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NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Walk/Run Raises $147,000 for Center for Assault Treatment Services
Runners and walkers alike helped raise $147,000 at Northridge
Hospital’s Center for Assault Treatment Services (C A T S) 17th
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Annual “Victory for Victims 5K/10K Walk/Run.” C A T S is the
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only 24-hour/7-day-per-week program providing forensic medical
evidentiary examinations and interviews in the San Fernando and
Santa Clarita Valleys for victims of domestic and sexual violence,
child sexual and physical abuse, and victims of human trafficking.

GRANTS HELP CENTER FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS

$113,375 Grant to Help Victims of Abuse
C A T S, in partnership with Strength
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United, received a $113,375 grant from
the California Office of Emergency Services
Child Advocacy Center (KC) Program to
provide a multidisciplinary response to
victims of child abuse. The 21-year
partnership between C A T S and Strength
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United resulted in the development of the
first Family Justice Center in Los Angeles Combating Childhood Obesity with
County. The KC Program aims to fund the the Saucony Run for Good Foundation
process for the Family Justice Center to be Adult and childhood obesity/overweight
an accredited Child Advocacy Center in California. ranked as the second highest need in
our 2016 Community Health Needs
Assessment. The Saucony Run for Good
NHMC Participates in National Crime Victims Week Foundation is helping to fill that need
To celebrate National Crime Victim’s Week , April 7-13, Northridge with a $10,000 grant awarded to
Hospital’s Center for Healthier Communities and Center for Assault Northridge Hospital’s Center for Healthier
Treatment Services joined with other local agencies in promoting Communities. Under our Community and
Crime Victim’s rights, especially for those who are human trafficked School Wellness Initiative, this funding
or are victims of sexual assault/abuse and/or domestic violence. for the new #VictoriousKids program is
Utilizing a Zuevision bus, they made stops throughout the week supporting two youth-based running clubs
at select sites around the San Fernando Valley – Van Nuys, Canoga at Los Angeles Unified School District
Park, North Hollywood and even a stop at Northridge Hospital – Title 1 schools with high childhood
to hand out resource information, talk about victims’ rights, and obesity rates. Children participating in
spread awareness for national Crime Victims’ Rights Week. the 20-week program receive both strength
We also thank our participating agencies who joined with us, training and safe running techniques.
including:
Child Development Institute LA Care
DV Court Support Program One Generation
Tarzana Treatment Centers Knock Out Abuse
Strength United/Journey Out Hillview Mental Health
Valley Care Community Consortium CSUN