Safe Monroe

Butterfly Release for Peace
2024-09-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Weiler Corporation, 1 Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA, 18326, United States
The 14th Annual Butterfly Release for Peace!
Wednesday, September 11 @ Weiler Abrasives Group
You’re invited to our 14th Annual Butterfly Release for Peace on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Weiler Abrasives Group campus! Our Butterfly Release for Peace is a heartfelt occasion dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. This event will captivate your senses, uplift your spirits, and serve as a symbol of freedom, resilience and the transformation that comes with healing.
Join us as we express our support for survivors, honor those who we’ve lost and unite in advocating for a community that is free from violence and abuse. Admission to this event is completely free, ensuring that everyone can participate and show their support. However, attendees are warmly encouraged to purchase a butterfly as a symbolic gesture of solidarity or become an event sponsor, enabling us to provide vital resources and support to survivors.
Butterflies are available for $20 each! EXTENDED DEADLINE! Last day to purchase is Friday, August 23, 2024.
Sponsorships start at $125! The last day to become a sponsor is Friday, August 30, 2024.
ORDERING IS CLOSED FOR 2024 BUTTERFLY RELEASE FOR PEACE
Please just us on Sept. 11th for this beautiful event!

Together We Rise - Art Support Group
2024-10-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-12-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-05-20 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Safe Monroe, 225 J. Wilson Drive, Delaware Water Gap, PA, 18327, United States

Annual Candlelight Vigil for DVAM
2024-10-17 08:00 - 17:30 | Stroudsburg Courthouse, 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA

Take Back The Night
2025-04-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Stroudsburg Courthouse, 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA
Join us for our annual Take Back The Night March and Rally on Thursday, April 3rd at 5pm.

Safe Monroe is partnering with ESU’s Health and Wellness, the Office of the District Attorney, and the courthouse in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Shatter the Silence and Stop the Violence! We will meet at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg: speakers will open the rally at 5:20, the march through Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg will begin at 5:30, and then conclude at ESU’s Stroudhall.

What is Take Back the Night?
Take Back the Night is an international event and non-profit organization with the mission of ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Events often include marches, rallies and vigils intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of domestic violence.

Come together to break the silence and end the violence!

Safe Monroe Gala - A Night of Hope and Empowerment
2025-04-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, 267 Stroudsmoor Rd,, Stroudsburg, 18360, United States
The Annual Safe Monroe Gala!
Friday, April 25, 2025 @ Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor

Check Out The Event Photos from Eileen Noelle Photography Here!
Safe Monroe’s Annual Gala will take place at Ridgecrest at Stroudsmoor Country Inn, in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. This event will feature live musical talent to have you dancing from EBE Entertainment’s KDot DJ-Hybrid Band – check out the video below! and a scrumptious buffet of Stroudsmoor’s famous dinner menu items! Purchase a mystery ‘Box of Hope’ (or two!) and enjoy what’s inside!
The MC for the Gala is Sydney Kostus of WBRE28 / WYOU22 Morning News Reporter.
Our Annual Gala is the largest fundraiser for Safe Monroe, and it is YOUR support and belief in our mission that allows us to provide essential services to victims and survivors of domestic and/or sexual abuse. Please join us for an unforgettable evening that helps to further our mission!
Champion Of Hope Finalist Voting
We have three finalists for our 2025 Champion Of Hope Award, the winner will be announced at the Gala!
Voting is now closed!

Michael Rakaczewski, First Assistant District Attorney
Deborah Huffman, Esq., PFA Advocate
The Victim Services Division of the Monroe County DA’s Office

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Plant The Town RED! Annual Flower Sale
2025-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
Pre-Orders are now closed! Thank you!
The Annual Flower Sale is not just an opportunity to bring vibrant blooms into your home or garden; it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. With your generous support, we can provide vital resources, advocacy, and support to those who need it most. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, your participation in the Annual Flower Sale helps raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic and sexual abuse in our community and the importance of providing survivors with compassionate and comprehensive support services.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANT PICKUP!
FRIDAY MAY 9th

Pick-Up/Delivery: Friday, May 9th
Plants will be available for pickup on Friday, May 9, 2025. There will only be one day to pick up the plants so please mark your calendars accordingly. Your online order confirmation lists the pickup location you selected at the time of registration
Free Delivery is ONLY available for orders of 50 flowers or more, upon request. Please contact Deborah Bowman, Development Director at 570-424-2093 x119 or dbowman@safemonroe.org, if you require delivery.
Pick Up Times/Locations:
9:00 am – 11:00 am American Legion (126 E 5th St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301)
9:00 am – 11:00 am Saint John’s Catholic Church (5171 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302)
9:00 am – 11:00 am The Mountain Center (5800 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA 18466)
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Safe Monroe (225 J Wilson Dr, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327)
*Please follow the pickup times specific to your location. All plants must be picked up on May 9, 2025. Please note that additional plants may be available for sale on the day of pick up.
If you have any questions, need assistance, or missed your pick-up time please contact Deborah Bowman, Development Director at 570-424-2093 x119 or dbowman@safemonroe.org, All plants that are not picked-up at their location will return to our main office in Delaware Water Gap.

Butterfly Release for Peace
2025-09-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Harmony Gardens, 127 Harmony Lane, Saylorsburg, 18353, United States
The 15th Annual Butterfly Release for Peace!
Now with TWO dates and locations to choose from!
Wednesday, September 17 @ Harmony Gardens, Saylorsburg
Tuesday, September 23 @ Weiler Abrasives, Cresco
INDIVIDUAL BUTTERFLY PURCHASES ARE CLOSED – Butterflies not available for sale at the events.
Our Butterfly Release for Peace is a heartfelt occasion dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. This event will captivate your senses, uplift your spirits, and serve as a symbol of freedom, resilience and the transformation that comes with healing.
Join us as we express our support for survivors, honor those who we’ve lost and unite in advocating for a community that is free from violence and abuse. Admission to this event is completely free, ensuring that everyone can participate and show their support. However, attendees are warmly encouraged to purchase a butterfly as a symbolic gesture of solidarity or become an event sponsor, enabling us to provide vital resources and support to survivors.
INDIVIDUAL BUTTERFLY PURCHASES ARE CLOSED – Butterflies not available for sale at the events.
Sponsorships start at $125! The last day to become a sponsor and provide any ads is Friday, September 5, 2025.

Sponsorships & Butterfly Purchases

Butterfly Release for Peace
2025-09-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Weiler Corporation, 1 Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA, 18326, United States

Sips for Support
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | PA
Sip , Support, and Stand with Survivors this October
This October, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Monroe is partnering with some of Monroe County’s favorite local businesses to launch Sips for Support. Throughout the month, participating vineyards, breweries, and distilleries will feature a special drink, and a portion of proceeds will directly benefit survivors of domestic violence in our community.
Every sip makes a difference. By joining us for Sips for Support, you’re standing in solidarity with survivors, raising awareness, and showing that Monroe County cares.

Participating Locations
Find all participating locations below with their featured drinks and descriptions.

Sugarplum Sangria
Franklin Hill Vineyards is featuring their seasonal sangria for $18. A portion of the proceeds from all bottles purchased “to go” will be donated to Safe Monroe.

Linda’s Lager
Mountain View Vineyards will feature Linda’s Lager, available by the glass, growler, and cans.
Learn more

Navigator Gold Pints
Barley Creek Brewing’s Brew Good Do Good initiative will support Safe Monroe.
Learn more

Cran Apple Spice
Richmond Farm & Brewery’s featured drink will be their seasonal Cran Apple Spice.
Learn more

Bovino’s Oktoberfest Beer
Bovino’s will be giving $1 from every Bovino’s Oktoberfest beer sold.
Learn more

Tea for Peace
The Deserted Forest Tea Co.’s specialty beverage is an herbal tea, made with passionflower, lavender, lemon balm, and butterfly pea flower
Learn more

Safe Monroe’s Cinnamon Cider
ShawneeCraft Brewing Company will be supporting Safe Monroe with their special drink: Safe Monroe’s Cinnamon Cider.
Learn more
More businesses may join throughout the month! Be sure to check our website and follow Safe Monroe on social media for the latest updates.
If you are a local vineyard, brewery, distillery, cafe, or other beverage business interested in joining Sips for Support, please email dbowman@safemonroe.org for more information.

Annual Candlelight Vigil for DVAM
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:30 | PA

Gift Card Drive Giveaway
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-12-01 17:00 | PA

Night of Shelter Giveaway
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | PA

Red Sand Project
2026-01-14 12:30 - 13:30 | PA

Take Back the Night 2026
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Stroudsburg Courthouse, 610 Monroe St, Stroudsburg, PA
Join us for our annual Take Back The Night March and Rally
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Stroudsburg Courthouse Square

Gathering at the Courthouse Square at 5 pm
Rally kicks off at 5:15 PM with special speakers
We start marching at 6:00 PM to ESU Stroud Hall
At Stroud Hall, we will hear from the ESU president and a survivor

Safe Monroe is partnering with ESU’s Health and Wellness and the office of the District Attorney in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month to Shatter the Silence and Stop the Violence. We will gather at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg at 5:00 PM. The rally will kick off at 5:15 PM with special speakers, followed by the march beginning at 6:00 PM through Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg to ESU’s Stroud Hall. The evening will conclude at Stroud Hall, where we will hear remarks from the ESU President and a survivor speaker.

What is Take Back the Night?
Take Back the Night is an international event and non-profit organization with the mission of ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Events often include marches, rallies, and vigils intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of domestic violence.
Come together to break the silence and end the violence!

Support our take back the night attendees
As we prepare for this year’s rally, we are inviting our community to help us create a welcoming and supportive experience for all who attend. We are currently collecting grocery and food store gift cards to provide snacks and small essentials for attendees. These items will be included in cinch bags that will be distributed at the event.
Every contribution makes a difference; whether it’s a $5 or $10 gift card, your support helps us show up for our community in a meaningful way.
Gift cards can be mailed to the address below or dropped off at our Delaware Water Gap location!
225 J. Wilson Drive
PO Box 645
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327

Gala: A Night of Hope 2026
2026-04-24 17:30 - 22:30 | PA
LEARN MORE HERE

Plant the Town Red! Annual Flower Sale
2026-05-08 09:00 - 16:00 | PA
Safe Monroe’s Annual Flower Sale
The Annual Flower Sale is not just an opportunity to bring vibrant blooms into your home or garden; it’s a chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. With your generous support, we can provide vital resources, advocacy, and support to those who need it most. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, your participation in the Annual Flower Sale helps raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic and sexual abuse in our community and the importance of providing survivors with compassionate and comprehensive support services.
Orders for this year are CLOSED
Delivery and Pick-Up Locations:

American Legion Hall, 126 E 5th St, East Stroudsburg, PA | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Saint John’s Catholic Church, 5171 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
The Mountain Center, 354 Memorial Blvd, Tobyhanna, PA | 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Safe Monroe, Delaware Water Gap | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Free delivery is available only for orders of 50 plants or more!

Pride Month Merch
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00 | PA

16th Annual Butterfly Release
2026-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Harmony Gardens, 127 Harmony Lane, Saylorsburg, 18353, United States
About the Event
Our Butterfly Release for Peace is a heartfelt event dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
As butterflies take flight, they serve as a powerful reminder that healing is possible, hope can be restored, and transformation can emerge from even the most difficult circumstances.
Whether you attend in support of a loved one, in honor of a survivor, or as a member of our community, we invite you to join us for this meaningful evening.
Become a Sponsor or Purchase a Butterfly HERE

16th Annual Butterfly Release
2026-09-02 17:30 - 18:30 | PA

16th Annual Butterfly Release
2026-09-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Weiler Corporation, 1 Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA, 18326, United States
