Tag: Cayman Islands Crisis Centre
Free webinar on supporting domestic violence survivors
The Alliance to End Domestic Violence, which comprises seven government and non-profit agencies, is holding a webinar on “How You Can Support People Who Are Experiencing Domestic Violence in the Cayman Islands” on Monday, 11 May 2020.
Crisis Centre raising funds for new shelter
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) is encouraging people to sign up for their annual Jingle Bell 5K 10K Walk/Run, which will take place at the start of the festive season on Sunday 1 December. Funds raised will go towards building a new shelter for local victims and their children, as the current facility […]
Musical showcase to benefit teens
(CNS Local Life): The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman will be hosting two musical showcases this weekend in support of the TAYA (Teen and Young Adult) Lounge in Estella’s Place, which is part of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. The Friday, 30 August fundraising event, which will take place at The Lodge […]
Tea party will help Crisis Centre ‘raise the roof’
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), which provides safe shelter and support for victims of domestic violence and their children, is collaborating with Mothers’ Union to host a fundraising tea party, an annual fixture for the non-profit ministry of St George’s Anglican Church.
Duchess of Cornwall in packed tour of Grand Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, in her hectic solo tour of Grand Cayman on Thursday, 28 March, while Prince Charles was in the Sister Islands, officially opened Jasmine Villa, visited the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre and stopped by George Town Primary School. The ceremony to open the new home for what was […]
Men encouraged to ‘walk in her shoes’
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) has opened registration for the fourth annual “A Walk in Her Shoes”. The event, taking place from 5pm on 8 March at Camana Bay, celebrates International Women’s Day, aiming to raise funds and awareness to support the Crisis Centre’s mission to end domestic violence in the […]
Company raises US$18k for Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): A Cayman Islands hedge fund recently hosted its annual champagne brunch in aid of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), with the event raising US$18,000 for the non-profit which provides support and shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The large sum was made possible through the “incredibly generous donations: of attendees to […]
Charitable donations replace client gifts
(CNS Local Life): This Christmas, instead of giving gifts to their clients, two companies are donating the money they would have spent to charities in Cayman. The clients of CML and Nova were asked to choose the recipient charities through an online poll and the money was divided among the selected non-profits.
Crisis Centre opens helpline for kids
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) launched its Kids Helpline — 649-KIDS (5437) — on Thursday, 22 November, offering help and support at the end of a phone line to children and young adults up to age 18. Reaching out to young people was a “dream” of the Crisis Centre, which opened […]
Registration opens for Jingle Bell Run
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), a non-profit organisation that provides support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse, is hosting its annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run, set for Sunday, 9 December. The race, which offers 5K and 10K routes and is now in its 16th year, will start and finish at the […]
Rotary foots bill for Crisis Centre World Cup campaign
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) has launched a public awareness campaign to promote the shelter during the World Cup, with the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman financing the initiative with a $1,000 donation. The non-profit centre, which provides support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse, launched this campaign to remind […]
Women’s run empowers Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): The inaugural Women’s Empowerment 5K run, held Sunday, 10 June, raised $1,000 for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), a non-profit providing support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse. Patricia Muschette and Celia Hydes, members of the group Powerful Runners established the event.
Kelsey Grammer to headline charity gala
(CNS Local Life): Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actor and producer Kelsey Grammer will be the celebrity speaker at the 2018 Flowers Sea Swim’s annual charity dinner set for Thursday, 14 June and hosted by the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC). Funds raised at the gala will benefit the centre’s “Raise the Roof” campaign to […]
Nail salon shines with donation to Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): A nail salon recently raised $600 for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) through a campaign organised in honour of international women’s month. Cindy Oostvogels, owner of Polished, explained that during March customers were given 20% off pedicures for every $10 donated to the Crisis Centre.
Christmas gift for Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) recently received a belated $5,000 Christmas present from local company Marsh, raised during its annual holiday party where employees raffled various prizes that had been donated. “We truly enjoy raising funds for the Crisis Centre and giving back to the community,” said Beth Henry of Marsh.
Crisis Centre plans autumn fundraiser
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) will be hosting its second fundraising dinner and auction on Saturday, 16 September, after a two-year hiatus. The event, themed “Opa! My Big Fat Greek Gala”, aims to raise much-needed funds to support the centre’s efforts in ending domestic violence in the Cayman Islands.
Crisis Centre receives Christmas bonus
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) received a late Christmas gift, when one local company recently donating $4,100 raised over the holiday last year. As part of their annual Christmas party, staff at Marsh Management Services raffled donated prizes and presented the proceeds to the centre, which will help with covering operational […]
Firm delivers Christmas cheer to Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): A local firm has donated US$20,000 and toys to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) through its annual Christmas fundraiser. HighWater Limited raised the money and gifts through the generosity of colleagues in the fund industry, who were invited to a Champagne breakfast ahead of the holiday. The firm also treated more […]
