VIBS 9th Annual Book Luncheon
June 13, 2012
Contact:
631-360-3730 development@vibs.org
VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center is holding its 9th Annual Book Luncheon on June 13, 2012 at the Mansion at the Woodlands in Woodbury. The day begins with an Author’s Reception and book signing at 10:45 a.m. followed by lunch and a presentation by this year’s featured author, Ms. Laura Schroff who penned the moving true story in An Invisible Thread.
Laura Schroff is a former advertising executive who has worked with several major media companies, including Time Inc. and Conde Nast. Born and raised on Long Island, Laura was part of the advertising team that made USA Today a successful national newspaper. Before helping launch three of the most successful start-ups in Time Inc. history—InStyle, Teen People, and People StyleWatch—she was also the New York Division Manager at People magazine. Laura has also been the New York Ad Manager at Ms. magazine and Associate Publisher at Brides. Laura loves spending time at her condo on Long Island and visiting with her family in New York and Florida. She lives in New York City with her feisty poodle Coco.
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All proceeds from this Book Luncheon support the work of VIBS as we strive to Create Futures Free of Violence. Established in 1976, VIBS’ mission is to assist survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, to prevent these crimes through education and services and to raise community awareness of the need for justice and compassion for victims.
VIBS has pioneered services and developed innovative programs to help children and adults move forward, creating safe and loving homes and healthy, abuse-free relationships. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities or for more information on VIBS, please call the Office of Development at 631-360-3730 or visit us on the Web at www.vibs.org.
