Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities 2006



Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities, Oct. 2011Date(s) of EventTimeEvent Description:LocationContact informationSponsoring Organization9/306 – 9 pmNight of HOPE --DV education, music, poetryJackson Ave. Café708 Jackson Ave.CharlestonPauline Cade217 / 348-5931HOPE of East Central IL.10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights --Light the night with a purple light in your window or at your door to show support for DV victimsLake County areaKate Cothell847 / 731-7165ext. 108A Safe Place10/1 –10/31Silent Witness Displays –Silhouettes of DV victims displayed. DV information distributedVarious businesses and organizations in the Chicago areaJessica Estrada773 / 375-6863J_estrada@Family Rescue, Inc.10/1 –10/31Public Service Awareness Campaign --to promote DV awarenessQuad Cities areaNicolencisne@Family Resources10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Night Lights Campaign --residents will display purple lights on porches to raise DV awarenessQuad Cities areaNicolencisne@Family Resources10/1 –10/31Thank You Goodie Bags --Given out to allies of DVQuad Cities areaNicolencisne@Family Resources10/1 –10/31Behind Closed Doors 35th Anniversary Traveling Art Exhibit --To recognize the struggle and celebrate the resilience of victims of DVtraveling to:St. Raphael's Catholic Church;St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church;Christ Lutheran Church;DuPage CountyMo McGuire630 / 221-8290ext. 7107Family Shelter Service10/1 –10/31Poster Coloring ContestStephanie Cartwright815 / 872-0087Freedom House10/1 –10/31Purple Ribbon Campaign –To enhance DV awareness with local businesses and schoolsFulton & Mason counties309 / 647-7487Fulton-Mason Crisis Service10/1 –10/31Clothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.Graham HospitalCanton309 / 647-7487Fulton-Mason Crisis Service & Fulton-Mason Arts Council10/1 –10/31DV Education Displays --Display of DV statistics, effects of DV, and Clothesline Project of T-shirts made by DV victimsvarious businesses in Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, & Shelby countiesPauline Cade217 / 348-5931HOPE of East Central IL.10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights --residents will display purple lights on porches to raise DV awarenessthroughout Ogle CountyRuth Carter815 / 562-4323hopecmail@HOPE of Ogle County10/1 –10/319 am – 5 pmM - FClothesline Project --T-shirts and ribbons made by DV victims will be on display. Purple ribbons & educational material will be handed out during food pantry hoursHoward Area Community Center Lobby7648 N. PaulinaChicagoMaria Reyes773 / 262-6622ext. 230mreyes@Howard Area Community Center10/1 –10/31Library DisplaysDisplayed at different local libraries in the Kankakee County area815 / 932-5814Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House10/1 –10/31Clothes Line Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.Displayed at different local libraries in the Kankakee County area815 / 932-5814Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House10/1 –10/31Purple Feathers –Feathers for the hair to raise awareness of DVBlonde Berry Salon815 / 932-5814Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House10/1 –10/31Purple Ribbon Campaign –Will give out purple lapel ribbons and signing resolutionsVarious communities in the Kankakee County area815 / 932-5814Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights –Each person can hang a purple light in their business, porch, window, etc. in order to raise awareness for domestic violenceDisplayed throughout various communities in the Kankakee County areaJackie815 / 932-5814jacq@Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House10/1 –10/31DV Banners –Banners to raise DV awareness will be posted along the fenceMutual Ground office418 Oak Ave.Aurora630 / 897-0080Mutual Ground10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights –Residents are asked to display purple lights to raise DV awarenessAll monthAlice Snyder618 / 533-7233People Against Violent Environments (PAVE)10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights Event –Courthouse will display purple lights in its windows. Strip Mall will also display purple lightsStrip Mall941 W. WashingtonQuincy&Pike Co. Court House100 W. WashingtonPittsfieldMarilena Frier217 / 222-0069Pat Waters217 / 285-6119Quanada / Pike County10/1 –10/31DV Education Project –Staff will conduct presentations at various churches, schools, community centers, etc. to raise DV awarenessVarious locationsChicagoMelissa Richardsonmelissa_richardson@rainbow-Rainbow House10/1 –10/31Newspaper articles, letters to editor –Articles will be submitted that provide DV statistics and other important information. These will be run in all publications throughout our two service areas in ILJo Daviess and Carroll CountiesDiane Heathdiane@Kim Sidlingerkim@Stephanie Cocagnestephanie@Maria Pittmaria@Riverview Center10/1 –10/31Purple Ribbons & Hotline posters –Purple ribbons and DV hotline posters will be distributed throughout the community to individuals, businesses and civic groupsthroughout Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery, & Sangamon countiesCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/1 –10/31dusk to dawnPurple Light Nights campaign. –The goal is to have residents shine a purple light on their front porch to send the message that?“Domestic Violence has NO place in our community.”throughout Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery, & Sangamon countiesCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/1 –10/31Resource information, displays and exhibits –St. James Hospitals in Chicago Heights & Olympia FieldsIngalls Hospital in HarveyAdvocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/1 –10/3111 am - 1 pmTable displays, Silent Witness display, Clothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims & silhouettes of victims will be on display.various sites in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough & Warren countiesDiane Mayfield,309 / 837-6622Western IL. Regional Council10/1DV Education--Volunteers will share DV information & collect supplies for local DV sheleterVarious locations throughout LaSalle-Peru, Ottowa, and StreatorMargaret M. Morrison815 / 672-2353ext. 500ADV & SASand Zonta10/13 - 8 pmLight Up the Lakefront --Volunteers will light thousands of luminaria in honor of women and children affected by domestic violenceOak Street BeachChicagoYesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232ext. 20betweenfriends events.htmlBetween Friends10/1Roadblock for DV AwarenessMassac618 / 734-4357Cairo Women's Shelter10/110 amWalk Against Domestic Violencebegins atAlpha Chi Omega299 N. FairviewDecatur217 / 428-6616Dove, Inc.10/18 am—registra-tion/check-in8:45 am—open- ing remarks9:15 am -- walk beginsAngels Against Abuse 5k WalkHammel Woods, Shorewood815 / 729-0930ext. 231angelsagainstabuseGuardian Angel Community Services10/1Health Week –Information on the services offered in the DV program will be providedNortheastern UniversityChicagoMartha Ramirez773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action & the Mexican Consulate10/14th Annual Walk / Run for Hope –5K walk (or run) along the scenic Fox River from Geneva to Batavia and backstarts at Fabyan Forest PreserveGeneva630 / 897-0080Mutual Ground10/111 am – 1 pmAiring Out Chicago’s Dirty Laundry – Clothesline Project –T-shirts will be decorated by DV survivors, family, and friends to increase the awareness of violence against women & give survivors a voice in breaking the silence that often accompanies domestic violenceDistrict 10 Police Dept.3315 W. Ogden Ave.Chicago773 / 521-1815Rainbow House10/19 am –12 pmZumba-Thon Awareness Day for Breast Cancer, DV, HIV/AIDS –Clothesline Project T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. DV information providedSalem Baptist Church10909 S. Cottage GroveChicago708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/1.Sign Making PartyUIUC Women’s Resource Center703 S. Wright St.2nd floorChampaignJenny Allen217 / 239-5345jallen@cwt-Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137rstorm2@illinois.eduThe Center for Women in Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Center.10/110:30 amWIU Homecoming ParadeParade entry will celebrate our 25th year & heighten DV awarenessMacombDiane Mayfield309 / 837-6622Western IL. Regional Council - -Community Action Agency10/28 am – 12:30 pmStride Against Violence 5K Run/Walk –To raise awareness and stop violence against women & children. The event will feature entertainment, food, & prizes.Lincoln Park, Grove 13 (Barry Ave & Lake Shore Dr.),ChicagoKalpana Simhan773 / 334-0173ksimhan@Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home)10/3 –-10/7Mass Mailing –DV information will be mailed to various businesses & community organizationsPrinceton areaStephanie Cartwright815 / 872-0087Freedom House10/38:30 amSilent Witness Display at 3rd Judicial District Training—Silhouettes of DV victims will be on displayWojick Conference CenterHarper CollegePalatineSusan Johnson847 / 742-4088Community Crisis Center10/312 – 1 pmDomestic Violence RallyJames R. Thompson CenterChicagoLupe773 / 890-7676numerous DV agencies in the Chicago area10/36:30 – 7 pmDV Proclamation & Purple Light Nights Event –Maine St. residents are asked to use purple lights on their front porches to raise DV awareness2707 MaineQuincyMarilena Frier217 / 222-0069Quanada10/36 – 8 pmDV Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigilWomen’s CenterDeKalbLinda Moser815 / 756-7930Safe Passage10/36 pmCandlelight Vigil –Exhibits and speakers will be featured, including Alzetta Bozeman, DV division, Cook County State’s Attorney’s OfficeMarie Irwin Community CenterHomewood708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/3march --11 amrally – 12 pmUnity Day March and Rally: Raising Awareness of DV --March will begin at the DV shelter and end at the Champaign County Courthouse. Public figures will speak.march begins at 1304 E Main St.UrbanaRally is at the Champaign County CourthouseJenny Allen217 / 239-5345jallen@cwt-Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137rstorm2@illinois.eduThe Center for Women in Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Ctr.10/4ribbons will be removed 11/210 am - 1 pmPurple Ribbon Tying --Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violenceFourth Presbyterian Church126 E. Chestnut,ChicagoYesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232ext. 20betweenfriends events.htmBetween Friends10/46 pmPurple Light Night –residents are asked to use purple lights on their front porches to raise DV awarenessYFRC201 N. HazelDanvilleMaretta Withers217 / 446-1217Crosspoint Human Services10/45:30 p.m.DV Proclamation --Springfield Mayor Mike Houston will issue a proclamation declaring October as DV Awareness Month during the city council meetingSpringfield City Council Chambers7th & MonroeSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/46 pmMovie and DV DiscussionThe Women’s Center610 S. Thompson St.CarbondaleAbby / Anna618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/5Exhibit on display 10/2 – 10/225 - 7:30 pmJourney to Health Through the Arts – Art exhibit opening. --Artwork will include poetry, 3D pieces and other forms of visual art. The reception will include performances and activities that promote non-violence such as poetry readings, dancing, singing, lectures by guest speakers, along with exhibiting the artwork of shelter clients and staffChicago Public Library, Budlong Woods Branch, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave.,ChicagoKalpana Simhan773 / 334-0173ksimhan@Nancy Toncy773 / 274-5232ext. 11betweenfriends events.htmlApna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home); Between Friends; KAN-WIN; and Heartland Alliance10/56 pmCandlelight Vigil –Includes a walk, a short program, and survivor tee shirts on displayCanton300 / 647-7487Fulton-Mason Crisis Service10/4 &10/5Rush hourPalm Card Distribution –Staff and volunteers distribute palm cards with DV information and resources during rush hour.18th St Pink Line CTA train stationsChicagoGraciela773 / 890-7676Roxana708 / 222-1675Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/510 am -- 2 pmIDOT’s Charity Fair --IDOT will have information about our services, general DV information, and volunteer opportunities as part of their employee giving campaignIDOT2300 S. DirksenSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/58 amClothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.SIU Campus &Jackson County Court HouseMurphysboroSheila / Anna618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/65:30 – 6:30 pmCandle Lighting Ceremony --A celebration of survivors and an opportunity to remember DV victims. This event includes an opportunity for survivors to speak out against DV.Waukegan City Hall Plaza100 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.WaukeganKate Cothell847 / 731-7165ext. 108A Safe Place10/64th annual Take Back the Night event --Will also have Silent No More Project display (silhouettes of DV victims)Cairo618 / 734-4357Cairo Women's Shelter10/66:30 – 7 pmCandlelight Vigil –An event to raise awareness about DV and to remember those who have lost their lives in an abusive relationship. Event will include speakers & music in memory of DV victimsTinley Park Village Hall16250 S. Oak Park Ave.Tinley ParkKaren Wegrzyn708 / 429-7255ext. 116karenw@Crisis Center for South Suburbia10/67 pmCandlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigilFirst Presbyterian Church204 W. PrairieDecatur217 / 428-6616Dove, Inc.10/612 – 1:30 pmHonor the Women Luncheon –Honoring the Quad City Rape/Sexual Assault Counseling and Advocacy ProgramWaterfront Convention CenterBettendorf, IANicolencisne@Family Resources10/66 pm – vigil ceremony7 pm – march beginsTake Back The Night Rally, Will County --To bring attention to the violence in our community and inspire action that will bring an end to domestic and sexual violenceJoliet West High School401 N. LarkinJoliet815 / 729-0930ext. 231Guardian Angel Community Services10/610 amDV Awareness Walk and Rally –Rally will have guest speakers and refreshments25th District Police Station5555 W. GrandChicagoCynthia Flores312 / 746-4660cynthia.flores@Healthcare Alternative Systems & 25th Police District10/610 amDV Awareness Walk and Rally25th District Police Station5555 W. GrandChicagoHeather Bourgeois847 / 425-7420Metropolitan Family Services--North Center & 25th District DV Subcommittee of Chicago Police Department10/67 – 8 pmDV Presentation at DePaul –Presentation on DV for DePaul studentsDePaul UniversityChicagoCarina773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/6/TBDWNNS Radio Interview –Will discuss DV Awareness Month, Purple Light Nights, and upcoming DV events.WNNS Downtown Studio210 S. 5th St.SpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/66 pmTake Back the Night –To bring attention to the violence in our community and inspire action that will bring an end to domestic and sexual violenceJoliet West High School401 N. LarkinJoliet708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/6Monroe County Awareness Candlelight walkVarious ChurchesWaterlooKaren Schaller618 / 826-4295Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois & the City of Waterloo10/064 – 7 pmCommunity Education and Outreach event --To increase DV awareness in the Korean-American communitySuper H Mart801 Civic Center Dr.NilesSungkyung Kim773 / 596-5490YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Korean Center10/75 – 8 pm11th Annual March Against DV–Will also feature speakers from a variety of community organizations and governmental entitiesBessemer Park8930 S. MuskegonChicagoJessica Estrada773 / 375-6863J_estrada@Family Rescue, Inc.10/10 –10/15Workouts & Supply Collection –CrossFit Instinct members will collect cleaning supplies for the shelter. & have female-themed workouts in honor of DV victimsCrossFit Instinct1600 Clear Lake AveSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/10 –10/14Silent Witness Display –Silhouettes of DV victims will be on display. Cell phone collection will also be conducted during October.UIS Women’s CenterUniversity of Illinois at SpringfieldOne University PlazaSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center10/119 am – 12 pmDomestic Violence professional training --Registration required, free of charge.Aunt Martha’s Youth Service AgencyPark Forest708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/118 amClothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.John A. Logan College700 Logan College Rd.CartervilleAnna / Abby618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/12“Not to People Like Us”: Breaking the Silence in Affluent Communities –A panel discussion and dialogue on DV in affluent familiesSt. Margaret Mary Catholic ChurchNapervilleTom Cordaro630 / 369-0777Family Shelter Service10/1212:30 – 2 pmNew Beginnings VigilCook County Courthouse555 W Harrison St.ChicagoLisa BerignoHull House Association10/1210 am – 12 pmWorkshop on “Family Law” –Presentation in Spanish on how to best understand family law. Advance registration is required.Mujeres office2124 W. 21st PlaceChicagoEstela Melgoza773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action & Life Span10/125 – 6 pm100 Men Project –Sheriff Fischer will be guest speakerOne Restaurant600 HampshireQuincyMarilena Frier217 / 222-0069Quanada10/127 pm“Dating Shouldn’t Hurt” Presentation. –Presentation will be followed by the “Show Your Support through the Phone” Vigil in the UIS Quad.Conference Room HPublic Affairs CenterUniversity of IllinoisOne University PlazaSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center10/129 am – 4:30 pmSSFS conference, “Children Exposed to Trauma” --CEU’s will be offered. Fee of $60 per person.Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/129amClothesline Project --T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.Jackson County Court HouseMurphysboroAnna / Sheila618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/126 - 7:15 pmrain or shineCandlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigilWoodstock SquareWoodstock.Jane Farmer815 / 338-8081Turning Point, Inc.10/137 pmCandlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil1st United Methodist ChurchShelbyville217 / 774-3121Dove Inc.10/135 pmTake Back The Night Rally, Northern Will County --By marching in unity on this night, we bring attention to the violence in our community and inspire action that will bring an end to domestic and sexual violenceDuPage TownshipLevy Center251 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook815 / 729-0930ext. 231Guardian Angel Community Services10/135:30 – 7:30 pmWorkshop on DV: “Through the Eyes of a Child” –Workshop is in Spanish. Advance registration is requiredCicero Community CenterChicagoIsidra708 / 222-1675Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/134 – 6 pmWorkshop: “Navigating through the DV Legal System.”–Workshop will provide information on legal remedies available for victims of DV in the justice system (criminal, civil).Mujeres office2124 W. 21st PlaceChicagoCristina773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/13TBAPresentation for Churches –Will Provide a group of church leaders from several congregations with information on our agency and our domestic violence servicesMt. CarrollDiane Heathdiane@Riverview Center10/136:30 – 8 pmSummit of HelpNew Life Community Church1919 State StreetBellevilleDebra Mize618 / 236-2531ext. 111Violence Prevention Center of SW IL & various community organizations10/136:30pm – displays & exhibits7 pm -- rallyTake Back the Night March, Rally and Survivor Speakout –To heighten awareness of, and speak out against, sexual assault and abuseSherman Hall CircleWestern Il. UniversityMacombBecky Cox309 / 837-6622Western IL. Regional Council10/147:30 am21st Annual Partners in Peace BreakfastElgin Country ClubElginSusan Johnson847 / 742-4088Community Crisis Center10/14DV Information Distribution –Will be handing out DV awareness materials at two local Green Line "L" stopsGreen Line "L" stops - Kedzie and the ConservatoryChicago773 / 638-0228Neopolitan Lighthouse10/147 pmCandlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigilKeyes Park in Perry CountyCarbondale618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/159 am – 1 pmDV 101: “In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence”YFRC201 N. HazelDanvilleMaretta Withers217 / 446-1217Crosspoint Human Services10/159 am --2 pmMemorial Medical Center’s 2nd Annual Be Aware Fair –Information about DV information & shelter services will be providedOrr BuildingIL. State FairgroundsSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/166:30 am -- check in8 am -- run begins5K Walk/Run, “Run for Her Life” –5K competitive run and non-competitive walk; CARA certified and professionally timed; kids' activities; Jerry and Estella Hayes from the NBC Reality TV Show “Biggest Loser” Season 7 will be at the eventDowners Grove North High School4436 S. Main StreetAt the school’s track at Sherman and PrinceDowners GroveKaren Walsh630 / 221-8290ext. 7110Family Shelter Service10/161 pm2nd Annual Taking Steps to End Domestic Violence- Duncan’s Memorial walk/runTipton ParkBloomingtonSenna Adjabeng309 / 834-9249sennaa@Deborah White309 / 834-9237dwhite@Mid Central Community Action- CDV Neville House10/16 –10/23YWCA Week Without Violence--Raising community awareness about all kinds of violence, including DV, by getting community groups involved in making 1000 peace cranes. Cranes will be displayed at our free “Pancakes for Peace” event on 10/22throughout Lee and Whiteside CountiesShelly Brantley815 / 625-0333sbrantley@YWCA of the Sauk Valley10/176:30 – 8 pmShelter Site Tours --Tours of shelter site will be offeredA Safe Place2710 17th StreetZionNoelle Moore847 / 731-7165ext. 109A Safe Place10/177 pmCandlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil1st Church of the NazareneUS 51 & Kleeman Rd.Clinton217 / 935-6619Dove Inc.10/173 pmDV Awareness DaySt. John’s Catholic ChurchClinton217 / 935-6619Dove Inc.10/171 – 4 pmDV Awareness Ribbon Tying–Ribbon tying on trees to heighten DV awareness. Ribbons will have stories of DV victims with additional information on available resources for victimsHarrison Park1824 S. WoodChicagoLidia773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/189 amDV Awareness DaySt. John’s Catholic ChurchClinton217 / 935-6619Dove, Inc.10/186 – 8 pmAnnual 8th District Office Recognition Awards --Recognition of police officers who have demonstrated exemplary work in protecting victims of DV8th District Police StationCommunity Resource Room3420 W. 63rd St.ChicagoSusie Moya773 / 884-2275Metropolitan Family Service--Midway Center & 8th District DV Subcommittee of Chicago Police Department10/185 pmSurvivor Sign Display --Signs identifying the number of DV victims will be displayed on Court House lawnPike County Court House100 W. WashingtonPittsfieldPat Waters217 / 285-6119Quanada / Pike Co.10/18 &10/19DV presentations to ESL ClassesYWCAElginRuth Peterson847 / 742-4088Community Crisis Center10/196 pmCandlelight Vigil –Includes a walk, a short program, and survivor tee shirts on displayMason County CourthouseHavana309 / 647-7487Fulton-Mason Crisis Service10/192 – 4 pmWorkshop: “Special Populations and DV.” –Will provide information on abuse of the elderly and on people with disabilities.Mujeres office2124 W. 21st PlaceChicagoCyndi773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/19Rush hourPalm Card Distribution –Staff and volunteers will target rush hour traffic to distribute palm cards with DV information and resources.Cermak Rd. and 49th Ave.ChicagoRoxana708 / 222-1675Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/191 -- 4 pmIDHS Volunteer Fair --Information about DV & shelter services will be availableOrr BuildingIL. State FairgroundsSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/198 amClothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.SIU CampusAnna/Sheila618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/206:30 pmDVAM Walk and Luminary Ceremony --This event is held to honor survivors in LaSalle County. Event will include displays, speakers, and local dignitaries.beginning at the Maud Powell Statue, downtown Peru.Margaret Morrison815 / 672-2353ext. 500ADV & SAS and Zonta10/204 – 7 pmWalk in Her Heels –Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violenceVivian Moore773 / 371-3611Metropolitan Family Services--Calumet Center10/205 – 7 pmWorkshop on DV: “Through the Eyes of a Child” –This workshop will be in Spanish2124 W 21st PlaceChicagoEstela Melgoza773 / 890-7676Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action10/205 – 7 pmTake Back the Night –DV victims will speakStudent UnionQuincy UniversityQuincyNatasha Ramseyramsena@quincy.eduQuincy University / Quanada / YWCA10/207 pmCandle Light Vigil –Will have a servant leadership program from surrounding Carroll County towns give readings and possibly act out scenarios.Mt. Carroll CourthouseDiane Heathdiane@Riverview Center10/20Candlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigilCity PavilionCarbondaleAnna/Abby618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/206:30 pm --appetizers;7:30 pm –dinner8:15 pm --programAnnual Award Dinner --Will provide info/education to the community on DV/TP and give out awards to community members/businesses who partner to break the cycle of violenceJameson’s Charhouse, HuntleyJoe Kvidera815 / 338-8081Turning Point, Inc.10/207 – 9 pmCommunity DVAM EventSpartaKaren Schaller618 / 826-4295Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois & Sparta Hospital10/213 - 5 pmPanel Discussion –Will discuss services available for survivors, children of survivors and abusive partners. Speakers include advocates from several local DV organizations. RSVP by 10/14111 W. JacksonSuite 300ChicagoAdela Carlin773 / 572-3206Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago10/218 am – 4 pm;Elder Abuse Symposium –Will feature a speakers including judges, court officials, district attorneys, and staff from various police and sheriff’s departments. CEUs available.McHenry County CollegeRoute 14Crystal LakeBev Thomas815 / 479-7792Turning Point & the 5th & 6th Dist. Family Violence Coordinating Councils10/229 am – 1 pmDV--The Kids: “In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating ViolenceYFRC201 N. HazelDanvilleMaretta Withers217 / 446-1217Crosspoint Human Services10/2210 am - 2 pmSaturday of HOPE: “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence” –Victim artwork displayed, purple light bulbs to purchase, door prizes, food and 50/50 raffle drawn.Hope Chest411 Lincoln Hwy.RochelleRuth Carter815 / 562-4323hopecmail@HOPE of Ogle County10/2211 am – 2 pmWeek Without Violence Picnic for Peace --To kick off the Aurora Area Week Without Violence, which runs from 10/22 through 10/28Phillips ParkAurora630 / 897-0080Mutual Ground10/221 -- 3 pmUnity for Christ Festival –Information about DV & shelter services will be availableUnity for Christ Church1319 S. 19th St.SpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/22Walk A Mile in Her Shoes –Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violence618 / 549-4807The Women’s Center10/229 - 10 amPublic Perspective radio program --To air on WJEQ, Classic 103WJEQ, Classic 103 radio stationDiane Mayfield309 / 837-6622Western IL. Regional Council10/227 – 10 amPancakes for Peace --A free pancake breakfast to raise awareness about violence in our community and make our “Wish for Peace” with 1000 Japanese Peace Cranes.YWCA of the Sauk Valley412 First AveSterlingShelly Brantley815 / 625-0333sbrantley@YWCA of the Sauk Valley10/2310:30 am - 1 pmDV Discussion –To facilitate the discussion about what should have been done to stop domestic violence within Muslim community.Islamic Foundation300 W. High Ridge Rd.Villa Park703 / 531-8179Hamdard Center for Health and Human services10/235 – 8 pmDV Discussion –To facilitate the discussion about what should have been done to stop domestic violence within Muslim community.Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs3950 Industrial Dr.Rolling Meadows703 / 531-817910/245 – 7 pmCommunity Awareness Parade–Participants will walk from Howard Area Community Center to Rogers Park community to raise awareness about DV in the Rogers Park communityHoward Area Community Center7648 N. PaulinaChicagoMaria Reyes773 / 262-6622ext. 230mreyes@Howard Area Community Center10/246 7:30 pmCandlelight Vigil- Evening of Healing and Hope --Dinner, decorating of t-shirts and “open mic”Location provided at time of reservationSenna Adjabeng309 / 834-9249sennaa@Mid Central Community Action- CDV Neville House10/249:30 --10:30 amTeen Dating Violence Presentation –For Family, Career and Community Leaders of AmericaNorthfield Inn & SuitesSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/251:15 -- 2 pmTeen Dating Violence Presentation --Presentation given to high school studentsSacred Heart GriffinHigh School1200 W. WashingtonSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/25 &10/26Silent Witness Display & Clothesline Project –T-shirts and ribbons made by DV victims & silhouettes of victims will be on display.Elgin Community CollegeElginSusan Johnson847 / 742-4088Community Crisis Center10/26Annual Walk the Labyrinth –The walk pays homage to domestic violence victims in the DuPage community and around the world.Wheaton FranciscansAmy Milligan630 / 221-8290ext. 7125Family Shelter Service10/269 – 11 amDV Awareness Month Breakfast & Open House --Will discuss the special needs of Latina women who experience DV & the services we offer. Please RSVP.Healthcare Alternative Systems5005 W. Fullerton Ave.ChicagoBetsy Illingworth773 / 745-7107billingworth1244@Healthcare Alternative Systems10/26DV Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigilMontgomery Police Dept.Aurora630 / 897-0080Mutual Ground10/26Purple Ribbons –Will be dispersing purple ribbons to raise DV awarenessvarious Chicago locations773 / 638-0228Neopolitan Lighthouse10/2612:15 -- 1:20 pmTeen Dating Violence Fair --DV information will be given to high school studentsRochester High School1 Rocket Dr.RochesterCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/262 – 3 pmDomestic Violence discussion –How to help a friend or loved one dealing with domestic abusePrairie State CollegeHalsted & Vollmer Rd.Chicago Heights708 / 794-2140ext. 303South Suburban Family Shelter10/277 pmCandlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigilFellowship Church of God321 N. West St.Sullivan217 / 728-9303Dove, Inc.10/276 – 8:30 pmCandlelight Vigil –Speakers, display Clothesline Project t-shirts made by DV citims, & musicMorton ParkCharlestonAngie Hunt217 / 348-5931HOPE of East Central IL.10/276 – 9 pmMovie & DV discussionHull House office1030 W. Van Buren St.ChicagoTherasa Zito312 / 325-9176Hull House Association10/276 – 8 pmVoices of Art: Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence --Art show exhibit to promote DV awareness. Art submitted by community residents. Art work must be submitted by 10/14.8th District Police StationCommunity Resource Room3420 W. 63rd St.ChicagoSusie Moya773 / 884-2275Metropolitan Family Service--Midway Center Center & 8th District DV Subcommittee of Chicago Police Department10/27TBDWNNS Radio Interview –Will discuss DV Awareness Month & “Trick or Treat Street” EventWNNS Downtown Studio210 S. 5th St.SpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services10/278 pmCandlelight Vigil/Speak Out –Speakers and candlelight vigilUniversity Of Il Alma Matercorner of Green & Wright St.Jenny Allen217 / 239-5345jallen@cwt-Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137rstorm2@illinois.eduThe Center for Women in Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Ctr.10/2811 am -- 12:30 pmAnnual DV Awareness March “Silent Too Long, Silent No More” –There will be speakers at the end of the marchbeginning at the SE corner of Western Ave. & Division Ave. towards Humboldt park along Division, ending at the boat house.Brenda Morales773 / 278-4110Roxana Licona773 / 489-9081Connections for Abused Women & Their Children10/29DV March/Rally –Rally to break the silence of female oppression and end violence against women.rally will start atHarrison ParkChicagoCarina773 / 890-7676various DV providers in the Chicago area10/294 --7 pmWNNS “Trick-or-Treat Street” –A safe trick-or-treat event for families with DV information provided to adults.Southwind ParkSpringfieldCandi Clouse217 / 726-5100ext. 213sojprevention@Sojourn Shelter & Services & WNNS Radio Station10/2912 – 4 pmThe H.O.P.E Awards Luncheon –To recognize individuals who have encouraged us and given us a sense of H.O.P.E.Lexington House7717 West 95th St.Hickory HillsElouise Spencer orElsie Nelson773 / 723.2119WellSpring Center for Hope11/51 – 3 pmWalk a Mile In Her Shoes –Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violenceSchweibert Riverfront ParkRock IslandNicolencisne@Family ResourcesTBDRibbon Tying at St. Francis Hospital --Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violenceSt. Francis Hospital355 Ridge Avenue,EvanstonYesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232ext. 20betweenfriends events.htmBetween FriendsTBDRibbon Tying?at 24th Police District --Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violence24th Police District6464 N. Clark Street,ChicagoYesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232ext. 20betweenfriends events.htmBetween FriendsTBDChildren’s Program DV EducationYWCA and Boys & Girls ClubElginSusan Johnson847 / 742-4088Community Crisis CenterTBDTBDDV Proclamations –Proclamations denouncing DV will be issued by local judgesClinton, Fayette, Jefferson, Marion, & Washington countiesAlice Snyder618 / 533-7233People Against Violent Environments (PAVE)TBDLaw Enforcement Trainings –Training will be provided to law enforcement personnel throughout the county on a new protocol for responding to DV calls.Jo Daviess CountyStephanie Cocagnestephanie@Maria Pittmaria@Riverview Center ................
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