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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and each WRAP office is recognizing the event in a unique way.
Check out each county’s page inside to see what’s planned in your region. See the Lincoln County page for a history of this event.
Charitable Giving Tax Relief Act
Becomes Minnesota Law!
Minnesota has become the first state in the nation to allow taxpayers who do not itemize to take a tax
deduction for their charitable giving! The new law allows for a 50% tax deduction for non-itemizers for
charitable donations after $500. Any nonprofit organization is eligible who has a 501 (c)(3) status, which
includes all of our WRAP offices. For more information call your local WRAP office or the Minnesota
Council of Nonprofits at 651-642-1904, or visit their website.
A love to die for….
1999 Femicides
Each year the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women collects the names of women and children killed
by domestic violence in Minnesota. Below are the names of the victims we know of as of September 1,
so far this year… |
Lisa Kramer, 31, Fergus Falls
Latisha Joy Brien, 21, Granite Falls
Germaine Chatkana, 20 Waite Park
Alice Knight, 72, McIntosh
Laura Rosengartner, Park Rapids
Sheila Hagen, 66, Elk River |
Faye Wennel, 43, Duluth
Tara Carlson, 28, Zumbrota
Nancy Licari, 43, Isanti
Farrah Mohammed, 17, Bloomington
Ferdelo Hangsleben, 74, East Grand Forks |
| Women Missing: Ann White, 53, Savage
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New Help for Crime Victims
Victims of crimes in Minnesota can now call a toll-free number to find out when their perpetrators are
being released from jail. The number is 1-800-657-3830 and is for use by crime victims only.
Thank You!
WRAP of Lyon County and the WRAP CJI would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their generous donations:
United Way of Lyon County — $3,500
United Way of Minneapolis Area, Anonymous Donor’s Fund — $85
Quality Cleaners of Marshall (Thanks a million, Mike!)
Good Thoughts Study Club of Marshall
Lyon County Licensed Family Care Association of Marshall
Gloria Wartner of Marshall — Children’s toys and household items
Linda Escher-Russell — Baby formula, bottles
WRAP of Lincoln/Murray County would like to thank
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Dovray
for their $50 donation. |
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More thank you’s inside!!!
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