Domestic abuse shelter also no longer accepting homemade food, opened store-bought food, or used clothing, shoes and accessories
DANVILLE, Ind. (Mar. 12) – Sheltering Wings has decided to cancel its Men IN Action READ volunteer initiative scheduled for March 19 in response to coronavirus concerns. More than 440 male volunteers had planned to visit schools throughout Hendricks County to read aloud as role models for today’s youth.
“The volunteers in our Men IN Action READ program are as concerned about children’s health and safety as we are,” said Cassie Mecklenburg, executive director. “We didn’t want to risk anyone’s health so we decided to cancel the event.”
Sheltering Wings is a domestic abuse shelter in Hendricks County. The annual one-day Men IN Action READ event is sponsored by Duke Energy, Hendricks Regional Health, Etica Group and Elon Books.
The shelter is taking numerous precautions to safeguard against the spread of the virus. The shelter can no longer accept homemade food that is left over, opened store-bought food, or used clothing, shoes and accessories.
For more information on how Sheltering Wings is protecting its staff and residents, read today’s statement.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mar. 12, 2020
CONTACT
Kevin Carr, Development and Communications Officer
(317) 386-5050
kcarr@shelteringwings.org
Since 2002, Sheltering Wings has given nearly 20,000 domestic abuse survivors control over their lives. We offer emergency services, life skills, children’s services and community abuse prevention and education in a welcoming, Christ-centered environment. Beginning in 2020, we house men who are victims as well as women and children. Start building a stable, independent life today. You deserve it. ShelteringWings.org
