The Cost of a Call

Here at PWCL, we answer an average of 26,000 calls each year. We wanted to know the cost of each of these calls to put our expenses in perspective so, we took the expense of our Crisis Line program and divided it by 26,000. It turns out each call costs PWCL approximately $7.

I plan to go see Zombieland this weekend, and I can guarantee my movie ticket alone will be more than the cost of a Crisis Line call. So when I think about a call costing $7 for 24/7 access to skill Crisis Line Specialists who have the knowledge about community resources, emergency housing and immediate safety planning, I think its a pretty good deal.

I'm not just telling you this to educate you on what a good deal it is for survivors and our community who access our free services. I'm telling you because, honestly, we need your help. We need 700 people to help us support the cost of 700 calls a month by the end of December.

For me, $7 is an easy number. Cheaper than a movie ticket, cheaper than two lattes from the coffee shop, and about the same price as one of the cocktails I'll drink when I'm out this weekend.

Can you spare $7 for survivors? Sign up on our website now.

Kick Off November at Super Queer: A Lusty Fun Xtravaganza!

Come out this Saturday to have lots of fun while supporting PWCL at a benefit event that is sure to be a night to remember. What's Super Queer: A Lusty Fun Xtravaganza, you may be asking?

Super Queer = All LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender), All the Time!

Lusty = Erotic, sexy, bawdy, sex-positive. Think cleavage, think lace, think romance novel covers, but gayer!

Fun = All of the above with a light touch, a bit of humor - Silly sexy

Xtravaganza = Drag Kings & Queens, Burlesque Queens,
Singers, Variety Acts, Vendors of Sexy Fun, and more!

SuperQueer: A Lusty Fun Xtravaganza
A Benefit for Portland Women's Crisis Line!

Saturday, November 1st
Berbati's Pan
231 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR
503.248. 4579
Doors at 8, Show at 9
tix $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Check out the coverage in Curve Magazine HERE. See you Saturday!

If You're Wondering Why We've Been M.I.A. Lately....

...It's because we're working harder than ever on this year's Safety In Numbers. If you missed out last year, first of all I'm forever sorry for your loss, and second of all you won't want to miss out this year. Safety In Numbers 2008 is the 6th annual gala and auction to end domestic and sexual violence. If you're like me, auctions aren't very appealing because of the high prices and stuffy atmosphere... but that's where PWCL's event differs from most. We have a fun crowd, great food and drinks, amazing tunes, and one of the best, most incredible (and affordable, too!) auctions in town.

This year we'll be auctioning off an electric guitar, marathon training, many vacation packages, and lots of great handmade items from local businesses and artisans. Seriously, this is the best event in town. Maybe I'm biased, but I'm willing to prove it to you on September 12th at the Crystal Ballroom.

Want tickets? GO HERE and put "Safety In Numbers 2008 Tickets" in the designation, or get them from McMenamin's Box Office or Ticketmaster.

If I'm not blogging before then, see you on September 12th at the Crystal Ballroom!