KELSEYVILLE >> October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrated by the color purple. Join the ‘Power of the Purple Walk” on Saturday, October 21 at 9 a.m. (rain or shine) at Lake Family Resource Center (LFRC) located at 5350 Main St., Kelseyville.
Participants are encouraged to raise awareness of the issue by embracing the color purple. The town of Kelseyville will be decorated in purple as the Fourth Annual Power of Purple Walk to End Domestic Violence takes place. The walk is a non-timed and free event, however donations are gratefully accepted. Once the walk is completed, cake and souvenirs will be offered.
‘Health Cares about Domestic Violence Day’ is on Wednesday, October 11. Healthcare Providers and Community members are encouraged to wear the color purple, the symbolic hue for domestic violence awareness. It represents the courage, survival, honor and dedication to ending domestic violence, remembering victims and honoring survivors. It has a long history of being used as a symbol by those seeking justice.
This day aims to reach members of the healthcare community with education about the critical importance of screening for domestic violence.
The “Dyeing to End Domestic Violence” Fundraiser in October will also take place. This will be an eye-catching, month-long awareness event where individuals are encouraged to color their hair purple for Domestic Violence Awareness. Challenge someone to dye their hair purple and make a pledge at a dollar a day for each day their hair goes purple. Collect as many sponsors as possible. Sponsorship forms are available www.facebook.com/DyeingToEndDV or at 5350 Main St. Kelseyville. All pledges/donations will benefit the Domestic Violence Program.
Lastly, three Domestic Violence Proclamations will take place. The community is urged to attend and support the efforts of the agencies assisting victims of domestic violence and to increase their involvement in efforts to prevent further violence. The Board of Supervisors Proclamation will be on Tuesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. at the Lakeport Courthouse; The City of Clearlake Proclamation is Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m. at the Clearlake City Hall. The City of Lakeport Proclamation was issued on Tuesday.
It takes a coordinated effort from all corners of the community — individuals, advocates, community groups, law enforcement, faith-based organizations and schools — to combat the scourge of domestic violence with intervention and prevention and declaring that it will not be tolerated in our community. LFRC encourages the community to help break the silence. Lake Family Resource Center is determined to focus awareness on the tragedy of domestic violence in the hope of ending it in Lake County.
