WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 14, 2012) - Earlier this spring, the William and Mary football program teamed with several local businesses to hold a successful fundraiser for Avalon, the ONLY emergency shelter for women and children in Greater Williamsburg.

The results of those efforts were realized Saturday, April 14, when the William and Mary football program presented a check for $4,500 to Avalon in a brief ceremony prior to the team's annual Spring Game in Zable Stadium.  Avalon's Director of Development and Communications, Kimberly Laska, was on hand for the presentation.

Avalon provides support, strength, empowerment and HOPE for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as free counseling to survivors and their families, legal advocacy and so much more.

Anyone interested in learning more about Avalon's mission can find complete information at AvalonCenter.org.