Events
Take the first step to end sexual violence!
WIN’s sixth annual walk will take place on Friday, May 4, 2018! We’re looking for men to don a pair of bright red high heels and walk just 6 blocks along Main Street in Downtown Chambersburg.
Register below as an individual walker or as a team of up to 4 walkers. Registration fee includes a Walk A Mile t-shirt and the use of high-heels during the walk.
Don’t forget to get sponsors!
A big part of this event is getting sponsors to donate to your walk! Tell others that you are walking to raise awareness about sexual violence and all the money raised will go to support Women In Need’s programs and services to help victims.
Use the Sponsor page to get friends, family, and co-workers to pledge money. Set a personal goal for how much you want to raise and try to reach your goal!
Collect money from sponsors before the event and either bring them to Women In Need or to the event! The individual and team who raise the most money will be recognized with their very own Walk A Mile plague to display and brag about.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How much does it cost to participate?
A: Registration fees cost $20 for an Individual Walker and $15 for Team Members. The registration fee includes a Walk a Mile t-shirt and the use of WIN’s high-heels during the event. We also ask that walkers collect sponsorships for the walk.
Q: How do I collect sponsorships?
A: It’s easy! Download a Sponsorship Form here and use it to help you raise money. Set a personal goal about how much you want to raise and get out there! Talk to your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, church members, etc. and tell them that you are walking to raise awareness about sexual violence. Collect any money that people pledge and you can either bring it to Women In Need or bring it to the event.
This year, your sponsors can also donate to your or your team online! After you register, tell them to go to www.winservices.org/wamdonate. They can select your name and donate. You can also check this page to see which individual walker and which team has raised the most money!!
Q: Our team has more than 4 people. Can we still be a team?
A: Teams are up to 4 people. But you can split up into more than one team and make it a competition!
Q: Can we make signs or posters to carry?
A: Yes! We encourage you or your team to get creative! You can make signs showing your or your organization’s best anti-rape slogan or have team shirts, buttons, etc. However, all signs, shirts, etc. must be appropriate for the event and event staff have the right to not allow profane, vulgar, or inappropriate materials during the walk. Some examples of good slogans are:
- Don’t just talk the talk; walk the walk
- Rape is not OK
- Yes means Yes!
- Consent: Did you get it?
- Real Men Don’t Rape
- We [Team or Organization] Don’t Tolerate Sexual Violence!
Q: Can females participate?
A: Registration is open only to males, but women can participate in other ways. This year, we are encouraging women to wear red flat shoes and walk alongside the men in heels to show solidarity. They can also come out to cheer you on and sponsor you.
Any other questions, please feel free to give our office a call at 717.264.3056, or follow us on Facebook for updates.
What is Purple Purse?
Purple Purse is an online fundraising competition. Agencies across the country compete to earn the most donations and complete challenges to earn bonus cash prizes. The agency that receives the most donations also wins the $100,000 prize!
Where does the money go?
100% of donations received on our campaign page goes directly to Women In Need. Allstate is also giving away $265,000 in cash prizes, including the grand prize of $100,000 to the agency who raises the most.
Can I give WIN cash or a check for Purple Purse?
Unfortunately, no. Purple Purse is an online fundraiser and all donations toward the event must be made through our campaign page. Click on the button below to go to our page.
Can I raise money for WIN?
Yes! If you go to our campaign page, you can click Join Team. Friends, family, and co-workers can then donate to your team without you having to worry about collecting any monies! All donations your team receives will come directly to WIN.
What are the challenges?
Each week there will be a challenge where WIN can earn extra prize monies. Here is a list of each challenge!
Friday, October 12th
Painting starts at 7:00 PM
Five Forks Church Fellowship Hall
9244 Five Forks Road, Waynesboro
Tickets: $35 per person
Proceeds from this event will benefit Women In Need, Inc.’s Purple Purse Campaign.
STOP Training 2018
Presented by Kevin McNeil
Sponsored by Women In Need, Inc.
Kevin McNeil is a Motivational Speaker, abuse activist, and the CEO of the Twe12e Project, an organization that educates the world on the effects of abuse on individuals, families, and communities. Kevin’s passion is to help others heal from the effects of abuse. He is a renowned speaker who shares lessons from his own life experiences that transform, motivate, and inspire an individual’s mindset and potential. As a consultant, Kevin’s mission is to “motivate change in the world through abuse education,” and his vision is to “create a better tomorrow for today’s children.”
Kevin retired from the DeKalb County Police Department after 20 years. He served twelve years as a Special
Victims Unit Detective, and eight years as a Police Officer. His training and attention to detail helped him
solve several high-profile serial rape cases in the Atlanta area. Kevin’s background coupled with his
extensive research on trauma and the effects of abuse, defines and differentiates his message. He travels
across the country speaking on topics relevant to Child Advocacy Centers, Police Departments, Department
of Family and Children Services, District Attorney’s Offices, athletic organizations, schools and universities,
parents and foster parents, as well as community members. Kevin has appeared on numerous radio,
television, and podcast programs, and has been featured in several magazine articles.
In addition to law enforcement training, Kevin obtained his Master of Divinity Degree from the
Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of six published books, several
of which empower others to live out their God-given purpose. Kevin’s talks reveal a positive, practical, and
strategic approach to support others in realizing their biggest dreams and potential. He motivates
individuals to draw closer to their strength through his books, workshop trainings, business coaching,
character refinement, and with honest, confident, and respectful communication.
October 19, 2018
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
First United Methodist Church
225 S Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
This training is FREE.
Coffee and pastries will be served. Lunch is on your own.
Click Here to Download Training Schedule and Lunch Options
A Masquerade Reception benefiting Women In Need, Inc.
October 27, 2018
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cocktail attire, Mask Required
Wilson College – Laird Hall
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Beverages
Unique live entertainers
Silent auction
Allstate Purple Purse Challenge designer purse raffle
Costume contest
Photo opportunities.
Masquerade attire, stage makeup and theatrical hair are encouraged.
Limited masks will be available at the event for a $20 donation.
*Non-alcoholic beverages available; but, Must be 21 to attend
Tickets on sale October 2 until October 19
Limited tickets available ~ $65.00 per guest ~ Online Purchase Only **
To Get Your Tickets
1. Click the Online Ticket Sales button above to go to our Beyond the Mask Purple Purse Campaign page on CrowdRise.com. (link will open in a new window)
2. Click the Purple DONATE NOW button on the right side of the page.
3. Make an online donation for each ticket [$65.00 for one ticket, $130.00 for two, $195.00 for three, etc.]
4. Your emailed receipt will serve as your ticket to the event.
Beyond the Mask is a cashless event, all donations and transactions will be made by credit card, online, though the Crowdrise platform.
Tax deductible receipt sent via electronic mail
All proceeds go directly to Women in Need to fund services for victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Financial Abuse in Franklin & Fulton Counties.
Sponsored by:
Please join us to honor victims of crime.
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
7:30 PM
Elk’s Lodge
168 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg
Please join us for our 8th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes Virtual event!
Register for our walk and set your goal of walking one mile a day. Also set a fundraising goal! Every penny you raise goes directly to Women In Need to help us provide services for victims in Franklin and Fulton Counties. Plus, you’ll earn some cool prizes!
-$10 to $24- WAM 2020 mask
-$25 to $74- WAM 2020 t-shirt
-$75 to $99- WAM water bottle
-$100 to $199- WAM tote bag
-$200 to $299- Entry to win GrubHub and Doordash Gift card bundle
-$300 to $399- Entry for quarantine-themed prize basket (fun games and goodies you can do from the safety of your own home)
-$400 to $499- Entry for fitness tracker drawing
-$500 plus- Entry for tablet drawing
Collecting Donations
Walkers and Supporters are highly encouraged to collect donations for the walk. All donations and proceeds from this event go directly to Women In Need to help continue to provide essential services in Franklin and Fulton counties.
This year, there are two ways to collect donations!
Online
When you register online through GoFundMe Charity, you will get to set up your own fundraising page! You can share it on social media, through email, and even text to get friends and family from anywhere to donate to your walk!
In-Person
You can also collect donations in-person using our Donation Collection Form. Click on the image to download the form.
Use any envelope, bag, or jar to collect cash donations or checks. Make checks payable to Women In Need, Inc.
Then bring all the donations you’ve collected to the event!