Monday, September 28, 2020
Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky
The moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 90 percent illumination. Have a good evening!
Virtual vigil to honor survivors, remember victims of domestic violence in CT
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The virtual event will include a message from House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, a discussion of the impact of domestic violence on children, a public service announcement from law enforcement officers, a poetry performance, a survivor speaker, a moment of reflection in honor of individuals who lost their lives to domestic violence, and a musical performance.
For more info on the free event and to RSVP, go to: https://tinyurl.com/SoundofHope2020
Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all our communities.
Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the U.S. One in four women and one in seven men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call 203- 736-2601, x1381, or visit www.bhcare.org. If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.
UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge.
Each year, nearly 8,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. Learn more at bhcare.org.
This is a press release from BHcare.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop in Derby reopens today
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