Vigil at YWCA to raise awareness of domestic violence
The YWCA of Greenwich invites the community to attend a Candlelight Vigil to raise awareness of domestic violence on Thursday, October 16 at 6 p.m. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the vigil will be held to remember victims of domestic violence, support victims who suffer, celebrate those who have survived, and explain how domestic abuse affects our lives.
The presentation will feature a survivor who will tell her story, music and singing by the Grace Notes, and the reading of the names of the victims who died in
Connecticut this past year. The annual Purple Ribbon Award will be presented to Ebba Grumieaux, Domestic Abuse Services volunteer, for outstanding commitment to victims of domestic violence.
The YWCA’s Domestic Abuse Services is a member of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and is the sole licensed provider of domestic abuse services in the Town of Greenwich. The program provides a 24-hour crisis and hotline (622-0003), emergency shelter, individual counseling for adults and children, support groups, court advocacy, legal referrals & information.
Call 869-6501, ext. 173 to see how you can help or make a pledge to support the YWCA’s domestic abuse services.
