Domestic Violence Awareness Events

October (GREATER ENFIELD) - October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Network has some great ways for you to learn more about what domestic violence is and support efforts to prevent it.

October 5-9th Asnuntuck Community College- All operational hours: The Network in partnership with A.C.C will be displaying the Clothesline Project, which was created in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. Through decorating a t-shirt, students will be given the opportunity to creatively express how violence has impacted them.

October 10th Enfield Square Mall 10am-3pm: We will host a Domestic Violence Awareness “Hearts & Roses Event.” At this event you can sign a healthy relationship pledge, enter to win our raffles, learn about how domestic violence impacts our community and how you can help, donate an item to our safe house, and participate in activities. There will be popcorn and games for children.

October 11th Scitico Plaza 2pm-4pm: The Network will participate in Integrity Martial Arts’ Child Safety Day along with other businesses and organizations. We will have activities to help children learn ways to protect themselves from unhealthy friendships and bullying.

October 19-23rd Asnuntuck Community College- All operational hours: The Network will be displaying the Silent Witnesses at Asnuntuck Community College. The purpose of Silent Witness is to provide hope, help, and healing for victims and violators of domestic violence. Thousands of men and women die each year as a result of acts of domestic violence, and each one has a story. We need to remember their names and their story.

October 20th Asnuntuck Community College 5:30pm: Come light a candle on the front lawn of the college as part of our Candlelight Vigil. We will have guest speakers, healing music, refreshments, and information on how you can help stay vigil in protecting your community against acts of domestic violence. We will honor, support, and show hope for those who have experienced domestic violence, as well as those who have lost their lives to it.

October 30th Windsor Marriott 6:30pm: We finish the month on a positive note with our annual Purple Event, “A Pearl of an Evening.” Come celebrate our 30 years of service. There will be a beer & wine tasting, fine foods and scrumptious desserts, and both live and silent auctions. All benefits will help those who have experienced domestic violence in our communities. Please call Chris Casey at 860-698-6267 or email at cwsmcasey@gmail.com for tickets and information.

We hope you will join us for these events. For more information, you can visit www.thenetworkct.org or call 860-763-7430.

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