MARQUETTE, MI-- The Marquette Women’s Center is on a mission to educate the public during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Center Executive Director Beth Casady says events include a Purple Pet Walk October 9 at the Marquette Commons, “Shop Til It Stops” October 18 at Pak Ratz—the store whose proceeds benefit the Women’s Center, and a candlelight vigil October 24 at the Marquette Commons.
Casady says domestic violence continues to be a problem in the community, and the events serve to make people more aware of what services the Women’s Center offers.
“Our services are free, they’re confidential. We have someone available 24/7 to support. And that might be as simple as just talking to someone, talking to an advocate. It might be helping them with a safety plan; it may be helping them come into our shelter,” she says.
To reach the Women’s Center Support Line call 226-6611 or 800-455-6611.
Oct 1- Displaying pinwheels at the courthouse @ 10:00 a.m.
Oct 4- Presenting law enforcement baskets to each department.
Oct 9- Purple pet walk from 6-7 p.m at the MQT Commons. We are making pet treats and treats for humans along with hot cocoa etc. TV 6 will be live for this event.
Oct. 18- Shop til' it stops at Pak Ratz! From 10-5. We will have an informational table there and have a staff member taking turns throughout the day.
Oct. 24- Candlelight vigil at the MQT Commons @ 5:30 p.m. We will have someone playing some light music and we will have some dissolvable paper to write a name of a victim or survivor etc. into a fishbowl in remembrance. We also have a poem to read.
Oct. 26- Purple night light. Community members are encouraged to purchase a purple light bulb to display in honor of those who we've lost and those who survive!
