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

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

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

The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have lost their life 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. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. ncadv.org

Roberta J. Cook, President / CEO BHcare will open the ceremony followed by keynote speaker Jill Davies, Deputy Director, Attorney, Greater Hartford Legal Aid. 

The following police officers will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence: Officer Anthony Santagata of the North Haven Police Department and Officer Doug Bauman of the West Haven Police Department. 

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services 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 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 

HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families. Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment. 

This is a press release from BHcare.

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

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

The Annual Sound of Hope will be held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. at Long Wharf Pier, New Haven. 

The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have lost their life 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. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. ncadv.org

Pat Griffin, Connecticut Chief State Attorney, will be guest speaker and members of the local police departments will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence. 

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services 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 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 

HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families. Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment. 

This is a press release from BHcare.

Vigil slated Tuesday on Derby Green in memory of George Floyd

 

Virtual vigil to honor survivors, remember victims of domestic violence in CT

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

NEW HAVEN - Join The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 to recognize community members who have gone above and beyond to support survivors of domestic violence and honor victims who lost their lives to domestic violence in Connecticut. We invite you to light a candle and follow us live at www.Facebook.com/UCDVS at 6 p.m.  

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. 

Vigil held in Ansonia to pray for baby's safe return

Residents attend a vigil Saturday evening in Veterans Park in Ansonia to pray for Vanessa Morales, 1, who is believed to have been abducted from her home in Ansonia. 

Please see more coverage of the event in the next issue of the Valley Voice newsletter.

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.

BHcare to host vigil in New Haven to honor, remember domestic violence victims

Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that effects all of 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.

To raise awareness about 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 17^th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Long Wharf Pier, New Haven.  

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.

Guest speakers include state Rep. Robyn Porter, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, and Julie Johnson, UCDVS Family Justice Center Project Coordinator.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601, ext. 1381, 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 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.

Vigil in New Haven to raise awareness of domestic violence

Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to bring to light an issue that effects all of 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.

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

The 16^th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Long Wharf Pier, New Haven.  

The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. Participants will receive a flower to throw into the harbor. 

Each flower represents the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they work to end violence in their lives and also honors those whose lives have been lost due to domestic violence.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call (203) 736-2601, ext. 1381, or visit www.bhcare.org.  If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.

This is a press release from UCDVS, a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, over 7,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope. 

'Sound of Hope' vigil for domestic violence victims planned in New Haven

NEW HAVEN - Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed 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.

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

The 16^th Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 7 at Long Wharf Pier.  
The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have died as a result of domestic violence. 
Participants will receive a flower to throw into the harbor. Each flower represents the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they work to end violence in their lives and also honors those whose lives have been lost due to domestic violence.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601, ext. 1381, or visit www.bhcare.org.  
If you need immediate assistance, call our 24-hour domestic violence hotline 1-888-774-2900.

BHcare is a state-licensed, non-profit behavioral health care provider serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven, and Shoreline communities. 

UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. 
Each year, more than 7,000 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.

Vigil in Shelton to honor, remember domestic violence victims

SHELTON - Every October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to bring to light an issue that effects all of 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.

To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor and remember survivors and victims of domestic violence October 13 at 6 p.m. at the Gazebo on Huntington Green.

Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale will be keynote speaker. 
The vigil will also include recognition of law enforcement officials and community members.

For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services call (203) 736-2601, ext. 1381, 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, over 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. 

Seymour continues to be strong for Nina, family

Walk of Light vigil draws thousands 

The solemn vigil held last night at the Seymour High School field to honor Nina Poeta is the kind of touching event that those who live and work in the Valley have come to know well. It demonstrates once again how the Valley is indeed a caring, close-knit community.


*Read New Haven Register correspondent Jean Falbo-Sosnovich's story about the event honoring the life of Nina Poeta here.

*And view a gallery of 41 beautiful and touching photos by New Haven Register photojournalist Peter Hvizdak here.

Vigil in Seymour to light up night with Nina's spirit

From the Office of First Selectman: 

Nina Poeta Walk of Light Vigil
Seymour High School will be hosting a Walk of Light Vigil for Nina Poeta Wednesday November 5 from 6 pm to 8 pm on the John T. DeBarber football field. 

Nina Poeta

Any and All who would like to participate in this Vigil are welcome to attend. 
Nina will be remembered fondly as a student who has an unquenchable spirit who will be forever with us. 
Nina Poeta Strong Forever

Please bring a flashlight or glow stick with you which we will use to light up the night with her spirit.



This information was posted this morning on the Office of Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller's Facebook page.

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.

* Please check out the story linked above.

T-shirts tell story at vigil in Shelton

Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services hosts event

These T-shirts are part of a collection that hung from clotheslines Wednesday during a vigil in Huntington Congregational Church hall in Shelton.

They were created by clients of The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services. 
The shirts are part of The Clothesline Project, established in 1990 by a group of women in Massachusetts to promote awareness of domestic violence. 

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Stay tuned for a story in the Valley Independent Sentinel.

Vigil in Shelton to honor survivors, remember victims

SHELTON - The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Domestic violence affects all ages, races, socioeconomic, educational, religious, and occupational segments of society.

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.

In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a vigil to honor and remember survivors and victims of domestic violence.

A candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Gazebo at Huntington Center Green.

A special welcome will be given by Mayor Mark Lauretti and Attorney Paul Garlinghouse will be the keynote speaker.

The vigil will also include an invocation by Monsignor Robert Weiss, St. Rose of Lima Church in Newtown, recognition of law enforcement officials, and a survivor testimony.

For information about the vigil or about domestic violence services call 203-736-2601 ext. 1381, or visitwww.bhcare.org.


This is a press release from The Umbrella, a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, more than 7,000 abused women and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help, and hope.
Learn more at bhcare.org.