Network Against Domestic Abuse Annual Purple Event

The Network Against Domestic Abuse Purple Event “Butterflies of Hope” netted a record breaking $37,000. Proceeds from the event provide much needed assistance to adult victims of domestic violence and their children, as well as prevention education in north central Connecticut school systems served by the agency.

Smith Brothers was the Purple Ribbon Sponsor of the event while Cigna was the Samaritan sponsor and the First National Bank of Suffield and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company were Humanitarian sponsors.

Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts at the Hartford/Windsor Marriott and a variety of wine and beer tastings provided by Joe’s Fine Wine & Spirits of East Windsor. One lucky person went home with a diamond donated by Swede’s Jewelers. Kevin Hogan, WFSB Channel 3 News Reporter emceed the event and acted as auctioneer.

Services provided by The Network Against Domestic Abuse are free of charge. The Network operates a confidential 24-hour crisis hotline, seven days a week. For more information about the Network’s services, please visit www.thenetworkct.org or call 860.763.7430.