Women's Center Sets Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event

DANBURY, CT — The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury’ will be holding their second annual Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance on Thursday, Oct. 11.

The event, part of "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," will honor and remember the 24 local victims who died as a direct result of domestic violence in their 13-town area by commemorating each by name. The vigil will be held at the Danbury Library Plaza from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

“Domestic Violence Awareness Month helps us stand up and take notice of a year-round problem that happens behind closed doors,” said State Representative Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown). “No community is immune to domestic violence and abuse. We must address this problem in every corner of every state. By raising awareness and highlighting the good work and support available from organizations like The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, we can snuff out the stigma and barriers for those seeking help, long before a situation ends in tragedy.”

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The WCOGD is encouraging those who can’t make it to the vigil to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month by wearing purple and/or purple ribbons on their clothing on Thursday, Oct. 18. According to WCOGD, this “Purple Thursday” event is designed to give honor and hope to victims who are currently experiencing domestic violence, to celebrate those who have survived and to raise awareness.

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