UPCOMING SELF-DEFENSE COURSES

ANNUAL Multiple Assailants (Defense Against)
Sept 11 & 12, 2010; Sat & Sun, 12pm-6pm
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INTRO PADDED ASSAILANT Self-Defense
Sept 22, 2010; Wed, 6:30-9pm (San Fran)
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TEEN "Kick-Like-a-Girl" CLASS
Sept 25 & 26, 2010; Sat & Sun
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WOMEN'S BASICS (age 16 & up)
San Francisco #93
October 10, 17, 24, 2010; Sundays, 9am-6pm
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ANNUAL Weapons (Defense Against)
Nov 13, 14, 20, & 21, 2010; Sat & Sun, 12-4:30pm
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DATE: Saturday, November 8, 2008
TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
LOCATION: Scott's Seafood Restaurant, Oakland, CA
COST: $50 per person CLICK HERE to REGISTER ONLINE
(If you can't attend please consider sponsoring an IMPACT instructor to attend; purchase tickets then let office know the tickets are for instructors to attend)


IMPACT Bay Area's Advocates for Women Awards Luncheon and Auction is an annual event to celebrate and recognize individuals and organizations throughout the Bay Area who advocate for women by working everyday to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls.

IMPACT Bay Area Advocates for Women Awards PAST Winners:

  1. Healing Advocate
    2007: Feminist Therapy Associates: Valerie Igl, MFT & Jeanne Courtney, MFT
    2006: Laura Hurst, Victim Advocate, Berkeley Police Dept.
  2. Justice Advocate
    2007: Calico: The Child Abuse Listening, Interviewing & Coordination Center
    2006: Kamala Harris, San Francisco District Attourney
  3. Change-Maker Advocate
    2007: Staci Haines, author & founder of Generation 5
  4. Empowering Agency
    2007: The Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness
    2006: The Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic
  5. Distinguished Service to IMPACT Bay Area Award
    2007: Carolyn Wales, Board Chair
    2006: Kathy Turner, Senior Trainer/Instructor

LUNCHEON HIGHLIGHTS

  • Champagne Greeting
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Full-Service Lunch & Dessert
  • Silent (Paid Bid) Auction
  • Door Prizes & Gift Bags

"Paid Bid" Auction

Even if you can't attend the luncheon you can still buy your bids for your chance to win over $2000 in cool prizes. Paid bids are $10 each with max of 10 bids per auction item so your odds of winning are exceptional.

See some of the auction items and get a few bids in early!
Click Here for auction bid sheet and see how it works.


A Very Special THANK YOU to the 2008 sponsors and supporters!

IMPACT Bay Area acknowledges the following businesses, organizations and individuals as true "Advocates for Women." Please show your appreciation by supporting and thanking them personally.

Gold Sponsor Level:

Silver Sponsor Level: Bronze Sponsor Level:
  • X Winery
  • Laughs Unlimited
  • Alameda Wine Co.
  • Elmwood Theater
  • San Francisco Zoo
  • Bears, Baskets and More
  • Beach Blanket Babylon
  • Oakland Raiders
  • Monterey Bay Whale Watch
  • Parkway Speakeasy Theater
  • Adventure Cat
  • Chabot Space & Science Center
  • BATS Improv
  • OAKS Theater
  • St. George Spirits
  • Target
  • Rhythm & Motion
  • OCSC Sailing
  • Jack London Aquatics Center
  • Berkeley IronWorks
  • Bark Busters Dog Training
  • Citizen Cake
  • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
  • Dance 10
  • Voluptu Art
  • Sarah Bush Personal Training

Unfortunately, I could not attend this year, but I'd like to support IMPACT Bay Area. What can I do?

  1. Contribute to our scholarship fund: make an online donation or send us a check with "Scholarship Fund" noted.
  2. Contribute to our instructor training fund: make an online donation or send us a check with "Instructor Training Fund" noted.

And of course, tell your friends and family about IMPACT! These are skills that every one needs to have.

"I cannot express how much IMPACT has changed my life. I entered the class feeling like a victim and emerged a victor." Kim (age 27)