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AZEEZALY S. JAFFER
VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

September 18, 2003

DISTRICT MANAGERS POSTMASTERS
SUBJECT: Stop Family Violence Semipostal Stamp

Domestic violence is one of our nation's biggest problems, yet many instances of abuse go unreported while victims suffer in silence. The Stop Family Violence semipostal stamp first day of issue ceremony is an opportunity for the Postal Service to be at the forefront of an important campaign to end domestic violence and its far-reaching effects.

A portion of the proceeds we receive on the sale of every Stop Family Violence semipostal stamp will be given to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for domestic violence programs. Let us do our very best to help raise awareness of domestic violence and at the same time raise millions of dollars for this worthy cause. The lives and well-being of thousands of people depend on our efforts.
The Stop Family Violence semipostal stamp publicity kit is featured in this issue of the Postal Bulletin and offers a step-by-step guide for creating local Stop Family Violence semipostal stamp events and activities. The kit includes the following: Suggestions for generating publicity
• Contact information for suggested participating organizations

• A pictorial cancellation template and stamp art usage guidelines .Facts and FAQs covering domestic violence .Service talk and retail information .Media advisory and news release

• A list of Public Affairs & Communications and Government Relations contacts

Please use this publicity kit to develop and plan your local events. Keep your Area Public Affairs &Communications manager informed of your activities.


Azeez
cc: Vice Presidents, Area Operations Manager, Capital Metro Operations

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