Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events
Oct 1- Oct. 31 – Around town, Purple Ribbons will be hung with supportive info tied to the ribbon.
Oct. 1-31 – “Power of the Purse”– an online fundraising campaign with the additional intention of helping our community understand the effects of financial abuse. Why does the victim stay? A question asked often of advocates…please consider the realities of financial control and restriction. Check out how you can support the work we do to educate victims and support their financial regrowth. https://www.mightycause.com/event/Powerofthepursecampaign
Oct. 7 at 6 pm – Candlelight Vigil at the Greene Town Center, in the area with the fountains and stage. Free and open to the community. Domestic violence thrives when we are silent; but if we take a stand and work together, we can end domestic violence.
Oct. 26 – Introducing “Purses and Pastries”. We will wrap up “Power of the Purse”:The Financial Abuse and Fundraising Campaign by hosting a luncheon and designer purse raffle. Place: It will be at Christ’s Church at 3370 Upper Bellbrook Rd. Sugarcreek Twp. 45305 Time: 11 am- 1 pm. *Come hungry and ready for fun with friends, new and old! Current Cuisine will be providing our lunch and pastries!
To buy tickets: fvpcpurseevent.eventbrite.com
