Solemn vigil in Shelton stirs emotions, memories

One of the T-shirts created by a child whose family was assisted by The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 


Last week I attended a solemn vigil to honor victims of domestic violence and the police officers who assisted them, as well as to remember those who have died because of domestic violence.

The event was sponsored by BHcare's The Umbrella Center for Victims of Domestic Violence at Huntington Congregational Church in Shelton. The Umbrella serves 19 communities in the Valley, Greater New Haven, and the Shoreline.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


I give credit to those women who came forward and spoke publicly about their personal experiences.

And I commend The Umbrella staffers who go above and beyond to help families in crisis.

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