From Sunnyside Community Connectors:
OCTOBER is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join Sunnyside Community Connectors as they host: La Casa de las Madres
- Wednesday October 30th at 10:30 AM
- St. Finn Barr Auditorium, 415 Edna Street (at Hearst).
Donations will be accepted. See list at the end of this post for what is needed.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place every October. It evolved from a Day of Unity first observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates for survivors of abuse across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children.
Across the country, families and friends of victims have gathered during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to remember and honor their loved ones who have lost their lives at the hands of a person they once loved and trusted. Shelters and local programs raise awareness about the crime of domestic violence in their communities, and local governments recognize our collective efforts to end violence.
Current items needed:
- Socks
- baby bottles
- sippy cups
- full-size shampoo
- full-size conditioner
- full-size body wash
- baby wipes
- diapers (most needed sizes 5/6)
- umbrellas
- rain guards for strollers
- plastic ponchos
- socks for women and children
- underwear for women and children
- sports bras or bralettes (sm, med, lg, xl sizes, not cup sizes)
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association 