Candlelight Vigil Friday In Cottage City To Bring Attention To Domestic Violence

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — A candlelight vigil recognizing those involved in domestic violence will be held Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cottage City Town Hall, 3820 40th Ave., Cottage City.

Hosted by the local nonprofit I'm Bruised But Not Broken, Inc., the event is being held in conjunction with the Cottage City Police Department and Police Chief Anthony Ayres. State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy will be the guest speaker, along with other elected officials, noted Alicia Stukes, CEO of IBBNB.

• If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
• Community Crisis Services Inc. can be reached 24/7 at 211 or 301-731-1203 or communitycrisis.org.
• Community Advocates for Family and Youth can be reached 24/7 at 301-882-2002 or by texting NOMORE to 71441 or at cafyonline.org.
• The House of Ruth Maryland's 24/7 hotline can be reached at 410-889-7884 or at hruth.org.
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, by texting LOVEIS to 22522 or at thehotline.org.