Sheltering Wings offers ‘Awareness in Action, Prevention in Practice’ events during National Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
DANVILLE – When someone escapes domestic abuse, they face starting most of their life over again – with little help but great determination. Sheltering Wings always celebrates this courage, but especially during national Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. October brings events and opportunities to applaud these women and men and show their community cares.
“This year, Sheltering Wings’ efforts to educate people about domestic abuse goes further than ever,” said Melissa Echerd, prevention and education officer.
“We made this season’s motto ‘Awareness in Action, Prevention in Practice’ because the community is ready to move beyond just knowing about domestic violence to taking actions to prevent it,” Echerd said. “In our trainings and presentations, we’ve really emphasized that domestic abuse can be eliminated.”
Join Sheltering Wings for the following events:
SEPT. 30 – Night of Unity Against Domestic Abuse
Please join us as we stand united against domestic violence and support survivors. Open to the public.
Partnering with the Town of Avon and Avon Parks
Thursday, Sept. 30 @ 6:30 pm
Avon Town Hall Park
OCT. 6 – Men IN Action Breakfast
Join us for our 5th Annual Men IN Action Breakfast as guest speakers, Rameil Pitamber and Brian Nugent, share their story of an unlikely friendship and the hope and power of mentorship.
Wednesday, Oct. 6 @ 7:30 – 9 am
Washington Twp. Park Pavilion Center
OCT. 10 –Purple In The Pews
Wear purple, the color of courage, to church in the support of survivors of domestic violence. Be sure to take a picture and use #PurpleInThePews and tag us on social media @shelteringwings.
Sunday, Oct. 10
OCT. 21 – National Purple Day with Sweet Treats
Join supporters across the country by wearing purple to show your support and raise awareness about Domestic Violence and grab a purple sweet treat at participating locations around Hendricks County.
Thursday Oct. 21 all day
OCT. 28 – Dine Out Against Domestic Violence
Enjoy a meal at any of the Hendricks County Cunningham Restaurant Group restaurants and they’ll donate a portion of your tab to Sheltering Wings.
Thursday, Oct. 28 during normal restaurant hours
Hendricks County Cunningham Restaurant Group restaurants
One in four women and one in seven men are abused in their home, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Visit shelteringwings.org/dvap for ways you can get involved this month to help prevent domestic violence.
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Since 2002, Sheltering Wings has helped more than 20,000 domestic abuse survivors take control of their lives. With the launch of freedomideserve.com, our goal is to create trauma-informed communities through training that can break the cycle of domestic violence. We continue to offer emergency housing, life skills training, children’s services and community-based prevention and education in a welcoming, Christ-centered environment to both men and women. It doesn’t have to be this way. Visit freedomideserve.com.
