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Friday, April 19, 2013  Students at MPH take part in the Mentors In Violence Prevention program.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The 2013 White Ribbon campaign kicked off Tuesday morning with a breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool. CNY Central's CBS-5 News anchor and managing editor Michael Benny and NBC-3 News anchor and managing editor Matt Mulcahy are joined by NewsChannel 9 anchor Dan Cummings as honorary co-chairs of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Friday, March 01, 2013  As we honor Women's History Month, you will likely hear a lot this month about women who have had an impact on our community.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  In Central New York, Vera House, Inc. and Manlius Pebble Hill School partnered to host a news conference in conjunction with One Billion Rising.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Vera House announces Michael Benny, Matt Mulcahy & Dan Cummings as Honorary Chairs for 2013 White Ribbon Campaign.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Week long events to get the awareness message out

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  The Vera House is getting ready for its annual White Ribbon Campaign to stop domestic violence.

Friday, March 25, 2011  There will be an unuusal sight in downtown Syracuse today. Dozens of men will slip into a pair of women's high heel shoes.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The White Ribbon campaign gets underway next week. But today, Vera House will host the annual breakfast that will kick off the event.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  Vera House is kicking off its 2011 white ribbon campaign. This year Dr. David Smith, the president of SUNY Upstate Medical University will serve as the honorary chair.

Monday, April 05, 2010  As many as 40,000 people will wear white ribbons to raise awareness about domestic abuse and sexual violence.