Helpmate and the YWCA recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In an effort to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence, Helpmate and the YWCA are working together to hold a free Domestic Violence Vigil on Wednesday, October 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. It will be held at The YWCA (185 S. french Broad Ave). On display will be the Silent Witness Exhibit, Clothesline Project, and artwork created by children living in Helpmate's Emergency Shelter. A survivor of domestic violence will also be present at this event to tell her story. The names of domestic violence homicide victims will also be read in order to memorialize those who have lost their lives in North Carolina so far in 2011. The public is encouraged to attend this free event.
QUICK FACTS:
WHAT: A Domestic Violence Vigil will be held to honor victims and survivors of family/domestic violence.
WHO: Helpmate and The YWCA.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Ave. The Vigil will be held in the Multipurpose Room.
WHY: To commemorate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to honor victims and survivors of family/domestic violence.
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This post was originally published on 2011-10-19 11:12:13 AMRead the full article
QUICK FACTS:
WHAT: A Domestic Violence Vigil will be held to honor victims and survivors of family/domestic violence.
WHO: Helpmate and The YWCA.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The YWCA, 185 S. French Broad Ave. The Vigil will be held in the Multipurpose Room.
WHY: To commemorate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to honor victims and survivors of family/domestic violence.
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This post was originally published on 2011-10-19 11:12:13 AMRead the full article
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