Art of Compassion- San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force

The San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force hosted an evening of creative collage making called “The Art of Compassion” at the San Clemente Art Supply Store on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Women of all ages came together to produce art showing their empathy for victims of violence. Over $700 was raised during the event; proceeds will go to provide supplies for art therapy for women and children in shelters.

Dr. Patricia Drown, a member of the San Clemente Human Affairs Commission and Director of the San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force said, “We are grateful for the response from the community. Women and children who have been abused have trouble expressing their emotions verbally. Art therapy helps them to speak and it is another step on the road to a full and happy life.”

Check out the San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force at www.facebook.com/SCDomesticViolenceTaskForce to see some of the colorful collages made during the Art of Compassion. There will be an art exhibit showing the collages made during this event held in San Clemente this summer.

On Saturday, August 8th during the Community Resource Fair at Family Assistance Ministries, members of the San Clemente Domestic Violence Task Force will be educating families about dating violence that is starting as young as middle school. Information will be available in both Spanish and English.

The Task Force will also host a “Clothed in Compassion” event this fall. They are seeking new or gently used simple and tasteful clothing donations for women in transition who will be interviewing for jobs. To learn more about future events or donate clothing, email scdvtaskforce@gmail.com.