by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Ed Sakwa is the CEO at Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse – Tucson’s only comprehensive domestic violence service provider. He has served as Emerge’s CEO since April 2013, after serving the organization in various other capacities since 2008. A focus of the discussion will be some of the alarming developments in … Read more
Every October is DV Awareness month,and here’s the annual calendar posted by Tucson’s Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse. Pay particular attention to Oct. 19 which is Wear Purple Day, and Oct. 21 when you can help Stuff the Bus (with clothes, toiletries, linens, etc.) at the Loft Cinema, and also attend the Resource Fair. More … Read more
More info at:https://emergecenter.org/events-and-news/domestic-violence-awareness-month/ “Every October, Emerge partners with the community during our month-long educational campaign, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month we develop and share an educational email campaign, celebrate survivors on Wear Purple Day, host community events and coordinate with community fundraisers. There are many ways to get involved! Wear Purple Day: On Thursday, … Read more
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October in the U.S. Lots of events are coming up to raise awareness and to work to preventing domestic abuse, and assisting victims/survivors. “Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins on October 1 and we are excited to Paint Pima Purple and connect with our community to raise awareness … Read more
“Holiday House is a donation driven event where survivors can pick out gifts for their families at no cost, while building new traditions free from abuse. How to participate Rather than asking for physical gifts that participants and their children can choose from in our usual Holiday House store, this year we invite you to … Read more