Recuperation journey: Desperate times ...

call for desperate measures. 

We couldn't get a parking space today close enough to the more scenic part of Long Wharf in New Haven so I took photos that include the oil tanks in the harbor. 
To make matters worse it was low tide.

It was beautiful out and there were plenty of people - not on the sand - who were walking and social distancing. 

BHcare to hold 20th annual Sound of Hope event in New Haven

Sheree Baldwin-Muhammad

NEW HAVEN - To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold an event to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence. 

The 20th annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 2) at Long Wharf Pier. 

The event will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. 

A poem written by survivors will also be recited. Each person in attendance will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. 

The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.

In October the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that effects all of our communities. 

Every nine 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.

Sheree Baldwin-Muhammad will be guest speaker. She is an educator, author, poet, and survivor of domestic violence. 

The event will also recognize our local police departments for their role in the fight against domestic violence. 

For more information about this event, 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, over 7,500 abused women 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.

Vigil in New Haven to honor domestic violence survivors, remember victims

NEW HAVEN - To raise awareness of domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence. 

The 19th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 3 at Long Wharf Pier. 

The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.

Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all of our communities. Every nine 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.

Kevin Glen, Deputy Chief of Police of North Haven, will be guest speaker and members of local police departments will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence. 
The following will be recognized: 
Sgt. Clifford Hill, Sgt. Matthew Falcon, Officer Valdemar Queiroga of North Haven; Sgt. Craig Michalowski, Sgt. Anthony Rybaruk, Det. Jeff Vailette, Officer Luke Rasile, Officer Joe Carangelo, Det, Joseph Finoia, Sgt. Joseph Mulhern, Officer Jason Anderson, Officer Anthony Fiorillo, Lt. Joseph Murgo, and Sgt. Paul DeCrosta of East Haven; Sgt. Dom Eula and Officer Jacob Cheesman of Branford; Officer Scott Shumway, Officer Eric Pesino, Officer Jeff Suchy, Officer Chris Lawrence, Officer Paul Vitale, Sgt. Jim Evarts, Sgt. Craig Dixon, Det. Lenny Soto, Officer Maegan Moran, and Det. Cherelle Carr of New Haven; and Officer Brian Salemme. 

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, 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, more than 6,000 abused women 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.