Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities, Oct. 2011
Date(s) of Event Time Event Description: Location Contact information Sponsoring
Organization
9/30 6 – 9 pm Night of HOPE --DV education, music, poetry
Jackson Ave. Café708 Jackson Ave.
Charleston
Pauline Cade217 / 348-5931
HOPE of East Central IL.
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Light Nights --Light the night with a purple light in your window
or at your door to show support for DV victimsLake County area
Kate Cothell847 / 731-7165
ext. 108A Safe Place
10/1 –
10/31
Silent Witness Displays –Silhouettes of DV victims displayed. DV
information distributed
Various businesses and organizations in the Chicago
area
Jessica Estrada773 / 375-6863
[email protected] g Family Rescue, Inc.
10/1 –
10/31Public Service Awareness Campaign --
to promote DV awareness Quad Cities area [email protected] Family Resources
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Night Lights Campaign --residents will display purple lights on porches to
raise DV awarenessQuad Cities area Nicole
[email protected] Family Resources
10/1 –
10/31Thank You Goodie Bags --
Given out to allies of DV Quad Cities area [email protected] Family Resources
10/1 –
10/31
Behind Closed Doors 35th Anniversary Traveling Art Exhibit --
To recognize the struggle and celebrate the resilience of victims of DV
traveling to:St. Raphael's Catholic
Church;St. Margaret Mary Catholic
Church;Christ Lutheran Church;
DuPage County
Mo McGuire630 / 221-8290
ext. 7107
Family Shelter Service
10/1 –
10/31Poster Coloring Contest Stephanie Cartwright
815 / 872-0087 Freedom House
10/1 –
10/31
Purple Ribbon Campaign –To enhance DV awareness with local businesses
and schoolsFulton & Mason counties 309 / 647-7487 Fulton-Mason Crisis
Service
10/1 –
10/31Clothesline Project –
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.Graham Hospital
Canton 309 / 647-7487Fulton-Mason Crisis
Service & Fulton-Mason Arts Council
10/1 –
10/31
DV Education Displays --Display of DV statistics, effects of DV, and
Clothesline Project of T-shirts made by DV victims
various businesses in Clark, Coles, Cumberland,
Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, & Shelby counties
Pauline Cade217 / 348-5931
HOPE of East Central IL.
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Light Nights --residents will display purple lights on porches to
raise DV awarenessthroughout Ogle County
Ruth Carter815 / 562-4323
HOPE of Ogle County
10/1 –
10/319 am – 5 pm
M - F
Clothesline Project --T-shirts and ribbons made by DV victims will be on display. Purple ribbons & educational material will
be handed out during food pantry hours
Howard Area Community Center Lobby
7648 N. PaulinaChicago
Maria Reyes773 / 262-6622
ext. [email protected]
Howard Area Community Center
10/1 –
10/31Library Displays
Displayed at different local libraries in the Kankakee
County area815 / 932-5814
Kankakee 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 / 932-5814
Kankakee County Coalition Against DV
/ Harbor House10/1 –
10/31Purple Feathers –
Feathers for the hair to raise awareness of DV Blonde Berry Salon 815 / 932-5814Kankakee County
Coalition Against DV / Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31
Purple Ribbon Campaign –Will give out purple lapel ribbons and signing
resolutions
Various communities in the Kankakee County area 815 / 932-5814
Kankakee County Coalition Against DV
/ Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Light Nights –Each person can hang a purple light in their
business, porch, window, etc. in order to raise awareness for domestic violence
Displayed throughout various communities in the Kankakee
County area
Jackie815 / 932-5814
Kankakee County Coalition Against DV
/ Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31
DV Banners –Banners to raise DV awareness will be posted along
the fence
Mutual Ground office418 Oak Ave.
Aurora630 / 897-0080 Mutual Ground
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Light Nights –Residents are asked to display purple lights to raise
DV awarenessAll month Alice Snyder
618 / 533-7233
People Against Violent
Environments (PAVE)
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple Light Nights Event –Courthouse will display purple lights in its
windows. Strip Mall will also display purple lights
Strip Mall941 W. Washington
Quincy&
Pike Co. Court House100 W. Washington
Pittsfield
Marilena Frier217 / 222-0069
Pat Waters217 / 285-6119
Quanada / Pike County
10/1 –
10/31
DV Education Project –Staff will conduct presentations at various churches,
schools, community centers, etc. to raise DV awareness
Various locationsChicago
Melissa Richardson
Rainbow House
10/1 –
10/31
Newspaper 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 IL
Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties
Diane [email protected]
Stephanie [email protected]
Maria [email protected]
Riverview Center
10/1 –
10/31
Purple Ribbons & Hotline posters –Purple ribbons and DV hotline posters will be
distributed throughout the community to individuals, businesses and civic groups
throughout Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery, &
Sangamon counties
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/1 –
10/31dusk to dawn
Purple 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 counties
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/1 –
10/31Resource information, displays and exhibits –
St. James Hospitals in Chicago Heights & Olympia
Fields
Ingalls Hospital in Harvey
Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/1 –10/31 11 am - 1 pm
Table 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 counties
Diane Mayfield,309 / 837-6622
Western IL. Regional Council
10/1DV Education--
Volunteers will share DV information & collect supplies for local DV sheleter
Various locations throughout LaSalle-Peru, Ottowa, and
Streator
Margaret M. Morrison815 / 672-2353
ext. 500
ADV & SASand Zonta
10/1 3 - 8 pm
Light Up the Lakefront --Volunteers will light thousands of luminaria in
honor of women and children affected by domestic violence
Oak Street BeachChicago
Yesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232
ext. 20
www.betweenfriends chicago.org/events.html
Between Friends
10/1 Roadblock for DV Awareness Massac 618 / 734-4357 Cairo Women's Shelter
10/1 10 am Walk Against Domestic Violence
begins atAlpha Chi Omega299 N. Fairview
Decatur
217 / 428-6616 Dove, Inc.
10/1
8 am—registra-tion/check-in
8:45 am—open- ing remarks
9:15 am -- walk begins
Angels Against Abuse 5k Walk Hammel Woods, Shorewood
815 / 729-0930ext. 231
www.events.org/angelsagainstabuse
Guardian Angel Community Services
10/1Health Week –
Information on the services offered in the DV program will be provided
Northeastern UniversityChicago
Martha Ramirez773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action & the Mexican Consulate
10/14th Annual Walk / Run for Hope –
5K walk (or run) along the scenic Fox River from Geneva to Batavia and back
starts at Fabyan Forest PreserveGeneva
630 / 897-0080
www.mgwalkforhope.comMutual Ground
10/1 11 am – 1 pm
Airing 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
violence
District 10 Police Dept.3315 W. Ogden Ave.
Chicago773 / 521-1815 Rainbow House
10/1 9 am –12 pm
Zumba-Thon Awareness Day for Breast Cancer, DV, HIV/AIDS –
Clothesline Project T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. DV information provided
Salem Baptist Church10909 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/1 . Sign Making Party
UIUC Women’s Resource Center
703 S. Wright St.2nd floor
Champaign
Jenny Allen217 / 239-5345
Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137
The Center for Women in
Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Center.
10/1 10:30 amWIU Homecoming Parade
Parade entry will celebrate our 25th year & heighten DV awareness
Macomb Diane Mayfield309 / 837-6622
Western IL. Regional Council - -
Community Action Agency
10/2 8 am – 12:30 pm
Stride 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.),Chicago
Kalpana Simhan773 / 334-0173
Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home)
10/3 –-
10/7
Mass Mailing –DV information will be mailed to various businesses & community organizations
Princeton area Stephanie Cartwright815 / 872-0087 Freedom House
10/3 8:30 amSilent Witness Display at 3rd Judicial District
Training—Silhouettes of DV victims will be on display
Wojick Conference CenterHarper College
Palatine
Susan Johnson847 / 742-4088
Community Crisis Center
10/3 12 – 1 pm Domestic Violence Rally James R. Thompson CenterChicago
Lupe773 / 890-7676
numerous DV agencies in the Chicago area
10/3 6:30 – 7 pmDV Proclamation & Purple Light Nights Event –Maine St. residents are asked to use purple lights on
their front porches to raise DV awareness
2707 MaineQuincy
Marilena Frier217 / 222-0069 Quanada
10/3 6 – 8 pm DV Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigil
Women’s CenterDeKalb
Linda Moser815 / 756-7930 Safe Passage
10/3 6 pm
Candlelight Vigil –Exhibits and speakers will be featured, including
Alzetta Bozeman, DV division, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Marie Irwin Community Center
Homewood
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/3march --11 am
rally – 12 pm
Unity 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.
Urbana
Rally is at the Champaign County Courthouse
Jenny Allen217 / 239-5345
Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137
The Center for Women in
Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s
Resource Ctr.
10/4
ribbons will be
removed 11/2
10 am - 1 pmPurple Ribbon Tying --
Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violence
Fourth Presbyterian Church126 E. Chestnut,
Chicago
Yesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232
ext. 20
www.betweenfriends chicago.org/events.htm
Between Friends
10/4 6 pmPurple Light Night –
residents are asked to use purple lights on their front porches to raise DV awareness
YFRC201 N. Hazel
Danville
Maretta Withers217 / 446-1217
Crosspoint Human Services
10/4 5:30 p.m.
DV Proclamation --Springfield Mayor Mike Houston will issue a
proclamation declaring October as DV Awareness Month during the city council meeting
Springfield City Council Chambers
7th & MonroeSpringfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/4 6 pm Movie and DV DiscussionThe Women’s Center610 S. Thompson St.
Carbondale
Abby / Anna618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/5
Exhibit on display 10/2 – 10/22
5 - 7:30 pm
Journey 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 staff
Chicago Public Library, Budlong Woods Branch, 5630 N. Lincoln Ave.,
Chicago
Kalpana Simhan773 / 334-0173
Nancy Toncy773 / 274-5232
ext. 11
www.betweenfriends chicago.org/events.html
Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home); Between
Friends; KAN-WIN; and Heartland
Alliance
10/5 6 pmCandlelight Vigil –
Includes a walk, a short program, and survivor tee shirts on display
Canton 300 / 647-7487 Fulton-Mason Crisis Service
10/4 &
10/5Rush hour
Palm Card Distribution –Staff and volunteers distribute palm cards with DV
information and resources during rush hour.
18th St Pink Line CTA train stationsChicago
Graciela773 / 890-7676
Roxana708 / 222-1675
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/5 10 am -- 2 pm
IDOT’s Charity Fair --IDOT will have information about our services,
general DV information, and volunteer opportunities as part of their employee giving
campaign
IDOT2300 S. Dirksen
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/5 8 am Clothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.
SIU Campus &Jackson County Court House
Murphysboro
Sheila / Anna618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/6 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Candle 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.Waukegan
Kate Cothell847 / 731-7165
ext. 108A Safe Place
10/64th annual Take Back the Night event --
Will also have Silent No More Project display (silhouettes of DV victims)
Cairo 618 / 734-4357 Cairo Women's Shelter
10/6 6:30 – 7 pm
Candlelight 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 victims
Tinley Park Village Hall16250 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park
Karen Wegrzyn708 / 429-7255
ext. [email protected]
Crisis Center for South Suburbia
10/6 7 pm Candlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil
First Presbyterian Church204 W. Prairie
Decatur217 / 428-6616 Dove, Inc.
10/6 12 – 1:30 pmHonor the Women Luncheon –
Honoring the Quad City Rape/Sexual Assault Counseling and Advocacy Program
Waterfront Convention Center
Bettendorf, IA
[email protected] Family Resources
10/6
6 pm – vigil ceremony
7 pm – march begins
Take 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 violence
Joliet West High School401 N. Larkin
Joliet
815 / 729-0930ext. 231
www.willtbtn.com
Guardian Angel Community Services
10/6 10 am DV Awareness Walk and Rally –Rally will have guest speakers and refreshments
25th District Police Station5555 W. Grand
Chicago
Cynthia Flores312 / 746-4660
Healthcare Alternative Systems & 25th Police District
10/6 10 am DV Awareness Walk and Rally25th District Police Station
5555 W. GrandChicago
Heather Bourgeois847 / 425-7420
Metropolitan Family Services--North
Center & 25th District DV Subcommittee of
Chicago Police Department
10/6 7 – 8 pm DV Presentation at DePaul –Presentation on DV for DePaul students
DePaul UniversityChicago
Carina773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/6/ TBDWNNS Radio Interview –
Will discuss DV Awareness Month, Purple Light Nights, and upcoming DV events.
WNNS Downtown Studio210 S. 5th St.Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/6 6 pm
Take Back the Night –To bring attention to the violence in our community and inspire action that will bring an end to domestic
and sexual violence
Joliet West High School401 N. Larkin
Joliet
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/6 Monroe County Awareness Candlelight walk Various ChurchesWaterloo
Karen Schaller618 / 826-4295
Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois
& the City of Waterloo
10/06 4 – 7 pmCommunity Education and Outreach event --
To increase DV awareness in the Korean-American community
Super H Mart801 Civic Center Dr.
Niles
Sungkyung Kim773 / 596-5490
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Korean
Center
10/7 5 – 8 pm11th Annual March Against DV–
Will also feature speakers from a variety of community organizations and governmental entities
Bessemer Park8930 S. Muskegon
Chicago
Jessica Estrada773 / 375-6863
[email protected] g Family Rescue, Inc.
10/10 –10/15
Workouts & Supply Collection –CrossFit Instinct members will collect cleaning supplies for the shelter. & have female-themed
workouts in honor of DV victims
CrossFit Instinct1600 Clear Lake Ave
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/10 –10/14
Silent 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 Plaza
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center
10/11 9 am – 12 pm Domestic Violence professional training --Registration required, free of charge.
Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Agency
Park Forest
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/11 8 am Clothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.
John A. Logan College700 Logan College Rd.
Carterville
Anna / Abby618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/12
“Not to People Like Us”: Breaking the Silence in Affluent Communities –
A panel discussion and dialogue on DV in affluent families
St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church
Naperville
Tom Cordaro630 / 369-0777
www.familyshelterservice.org
Family Shelter Service
10/12 12:30 – 2 pm New Beginnings VigilCook County Courthouse
555 W Harrison St.Chicago
Lisa Berigno Hull House Association
10/12 10 am – 12 pmWorkshop on “Family Law” –
Presentation in Spanish on how to best understand family law. Advance registration is required.
Mujeres office2124 W. 21st Place
Chicago
Estela Melgoza773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action & Life Span
10/12 5 – 6 pm 100 Men Project –Sheriff Fischer will be guest speaker
One Restaurant600 Hampshire
Quincy
Marilena Frier217 / 222-0069 Quanada
10/12 7 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 Plaza
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center
10/12 9 am – 4:30 pmSSFS conference, “Children Exposed to
Trauma” --CEU’s will be offered. Fee of $60 per person.
Prairie State CollegeChicago Heights
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/12 9am Clothesline Project --T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display.
Jackson County Court HouseMurphysboro
Anna / Sheila618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/12 6 - 7:15 pmrain or shine
Candlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigil
Woodstock SquareWoodstock.
Jane Farmer815 / 338-8081 Turning Point, Inc.
10/13 7 pm Candlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil
1st United Methodist ChurchShelbyville 217 / 774-3121 Dove Inc.
10/13 5 pm
Take 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 violence
DuPage TownshipLevy Center
251 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook
815 / 729-0930ext. 231
www.tbtnnw.org
Guardian Angel Community Services
10/13 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Workshop on DV: “Through the Eyes of a Child” –
Workshop is in Spanish. Advance registration is required
Cicero Community CenterChicago
Isidra708 / 222-1675
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/13 4 – 6 pm
Workshop: “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 Place
Chicago
Cristina773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/13 TBA
Presentation for Churches –Will Provide a group of church leaders from several congregations with information on our agency and
our domestic violence services
Mt. Carroll Diane [email protected] Riverview Center
10/13 6:30 – 8 pm Summit of Help
New Life Community Church
1919 State StreetBelleville
Debra Mize618 / 236-2531
ext. 111
Violence Prevention Center of SW IL & various community
organizations
10/13
6:30pm – displays &
exhibits
7 pm -- rally
Take Back the Night March, Rally and Survivor Speakout –
To heighten awareness of, and speak out against, sexual assault and abuse
Sherman Hall CircleWestern Il. University
Macomb
Becky Cox309 / 837-6622
Western IL. Regional Council
10/14 7:30 am 21st Annual Partners in Peace Breakfast Elgin Country ClubElgin
Susan Johnson847 / 742-4088
Community Crisis Center
10/14DV Information Distribution –
Will be handing out DV awareness materials at two local Green Line "L" stops
Green Line "L" stops - Kedzie and the Conservatory
Chicago773 / 638-0228 Neopolitan
Lighthouse
10/14 7 pm Candlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigil
Keyes Park in Perry CountyCarbondale 618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/15 9 am – 1 pm DV 101: “In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence”
YFRC201 N. Hazel
Danville
Maretta Withers217 / 446-1217
Crosspoint Human Services
10/15 9 am --2 pm
Memorial Medical Center’s 2nd Annual Be Aware Fair –
Information about DV information & shelter services will be provided
Orr BuildingIL. State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/16
6:30 am -- check in
8 am -- run begins
5K 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 event
Downers Grove North High School
4436 S. Main StreetAt the school’s track at
Sherman and PrinceDowners Grove
Karen Walsh630 / 221-8290
ext. 7110
www.familyshelterservice.org
Family Shelter Service
10/16 1 pm 2nd Annual Taking Steps to End Domestic Violence- Duncan’s Memorial walk/run
Tipton ParkBloomington
Senna Adjabeng309 / 834-9249
Deborah White309 / 834-9237
Mid Central Community Action- CDV Neville House
10/16 –
10/23
YWCA 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 10/22
throughout Lee and Whiteside Counties
Shelly Brantley815 / 625-0333
YWCA of the Sauk Valley
10/17 6:30 – 8 pm Shelter Site Tours --Tours of shelter site will be offered
A Safe Place2710 17th Street
Zion
Noelle Moore847 / 731-7165
ext. 109A Safe Place
10/17 7 pm Candlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil
1st Church of the NazareneUS 51 & Kleeman Rd.
Clinton217 / 935-6619 Dove Inc.
10/17 3 pm DV Awareness Day St. John’s Catholic ChurchClinton 217 / 935-6619 Dove Inc.
10/17 1 – 4 pm
DV 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
victims
Harrison Park1824 S. Wood
Chicago
Lidia773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/18 9 am DV Awareness Day St. John’s Catholic ChurchClinton 217 / 935-6619 Dove, Inc.
10/18 6 – 8 pm
Annual 8th District Office Recognition Awards --Recognition of police officers who have
demonstrated exemplary work in protecting victims of DV
8th District Police StationCommunity Resource Room
3420 W. 63rd St.Chicago
Susie Moya773 / 884-2275
Metropolitan Family Service--Midway
Center & 8th District DV Subcommittee of
Chicago Police Department
10/18 5 pmSurvivor Sign Display --
Signs identifying the number of DV victims will be displayed on Court House lawn
Pike County Court House100 W. Washington
Pittsfield
Pat Waters217 / 285-6119 Quanada / Pike Co.
10/18 &
10/19DV presentations to ESL Classes YWCA
ElginRuth Peterson847 / 742-4088
Community Crisis Center
10/19 6 pmCandlelight Vigil –
Includes a walk, a short program, and survivor tee shirts on display
Mason County CourthouseHavana 309 / 647-7487 Fulton-Mason Crisis
Service
10/19 2 – 4 pmWorkshop: “Special Populations and DV.” –Will provide information on abuse of the elderly
and on people with disabilities.
Mujeres office2124 W. 21st Place
Chicago
Cyndi773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/19 Rush hour
Palm Card Distribution –Staff and volunteers will target rush hour traffic to
distribute palm cards with DV information and resources.
Cermak Rd. and 49th Ave.Chicago
Roxana708 / 222-1675
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/19 1 -- 4 pmIDHS Volunteer Fair --
Information about DV & shelter services will be available
Orr BuildingIL. State Fairgrounds
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/19 8 am Clothesline Project –T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. SIU Campus Anna/Sheila
618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/20 6:30 pm
DVAM 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 / 672-2353
ext. 500
ADV & SAS and Zonta
10/20 4 – 7 pmWalk in Her Heels –
Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violence
Vivian Moore773 / 371-3611
Metropolitan Family Services--Calumet
Center
10/20 5 – 7 pmWorkshop on DV: “Through the Eyes of a
Child” –This workshop will be in Spanish
2124 W 21st PlaceChicago
Estela Melgoza773 / 890-7676
Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin
Women in Action
10/20 5 – 7 pm Take Back the Night –DV victims will speak
Student UnionQuincy University
Quincy
Natasha [email protected]
Quincy University / Quanada / YWCA
10/20 7 pm
Candle Light Vigil –Will have a servant leadership program from
surrounding Carroll County towns give readings and possibly act out scenarios.
Mt. Carroll Courthouse Diane [email protected] Riverview Center
10/20 Candlelight Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigil
City PavilionCarbondale
Anna/Abby618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/20
6:30 pm --appetizers;
7:30 pm –dinner8:15 pm --program
Annual 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 violence
Jameson’s Charhouse, Huntley
Joe Kvidera815 / 338-8081 Turning Point, Inc.
10/20 7 – 9 pm Community DVAM Event Sparta Karen Schaller618 / 826-4295
Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois
& Sparta Hospital
10/21 3 - 5 pm
Panel Discussion –Will discuss services available for survivors, children of survivors and abusive partners.
Speakers include advocates from several local DV organizations. RSVP by 10/14
111 W. JacksonSuite 300Chicago
Adela Carlin773 / 572-3206
Legal Assistance Foundation of
Metropolitan Chicago
10/21 8 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 14
Crystal Lake
Bev Thomas815 / 479-7792
Turning Point & the 5th & 6th Dist. Family
Violence Coordinating
Councils
10/22 9 am – 1 pm DV--The Kids: “In Their Shoes: Teens and Dating Violence
YFRC201 N. Hazel
Danville
Maretta Withers217 / 446-1217
Crosspoint Human Services
10/22 10 am - 2 pm
Saturday 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.
Rochelle
Ruth Carter815 / 562-4323
HOPE of Ogle County
10/22 11 am – 2 pmWeek Without Violence Picnic for Peace --To kick off the Aurora Area Week Without
Violence, which runs from 10/22 through 10/28
Phillips ParkAurora 630 / 897-0080 Mutual Ground
10/22 1 -- 3 pmUnity for Christ Festival –
Information about DV & shelter services will be available
Unity for Christ Church1319 S. 19th St.
Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/22Walk A Mile in Her Shoes –
Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violence
618 / 549-4807 The Women’s Center
10/22 9 - 10 am Public Perspective radio program --To air on WJEQ, Classic 103
WJEQ, Classic 103 radio station
Diane Mayfield309 / 837-6622
Western IL. Regional Council
10/22 7 – 10 am
Pancakes 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 Ave
Sterling
Shelly Brantley815 / 625-0333
YWCA of the Sauk Valley
10/23 10:30 am - 1 pm
DV 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 / 531-8179
Hamdard Center for Health and Human
services
10/23 5 – 8 pm
DV Discussion –To facilitate the discussion about what should have been done to stop domestic violence within Muslim
community.
Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs
3950 Industrial Dr.Rolling Meadows
703 / 531-8179
10/24 5 – 7 pm
Community Awareness Parade–Participants will walk from Howard Area
Community Center to Rogers Park community to raise awareness about DV in the Rogers Park
community
Howard Area Community Center
7648 N. PaulinaChicago
Maria Reyes773 / 262-6622
ext. [email protected]
Howard Area Community Center
10/24 6 7:30 pmCandlelight Vigil- Evening of Healing and Hope
--Dinner, decorating of t-shirts and “open mic”
Location provided at time of reservation
Senna Adjabeng309 / 834-9249
Mid Central Community Action- CDV Neville House
10/24 9:30 --10:30 amTeen Dating Violence Presentation –
For Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Northfield Inn & SuitesSpringfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/25 1:15 -- 2 pm Teen Dating Violence Presentation --Presentation given to high school students
Sacred Heart GriffinHigh School
1200 W. WashingtonSpringfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/25 &10/26
Silent Witness Display & Clothesline Project –T-shirts and ribbons made by DV victims &
silhouettes of victims will be on display.
Elgin Community CollegeElgin
Susan Johnson847 / 742-4088
Community Crisis Center
10/26Annual Walk the Labyrinth –
The walk pays homage to domestic violence victims in the DuPage community and around the world.
Wheaton Franciscans
Amy Milligan630 / 221-8290
ext. 7125
www.familyshelterservice.org
Family Shelter Service
10/26 9 – 11 am
DV Awareness Month Breakfast & Open House --
Will discuss the special needs of Latina women who experience DV & the services we offer. Please
RSVP.
Healthcare Alternative Systems
5005 W. Fullerton Ave.Chicago
Betsy Illingworth773 / 745-7107
Healthcare Alternative Systems
10/26 DV Vigil –Speakers and candlelight vigil
Montgomery Police Dept.Aurora 630 / 897-0080 Mutual Ground
10/26Purple Ribbons –
Will be dispersing purple ribbons to raise DV awareness
various Chicago locations 773 / 638-0228 Neopolitan Lighthouse
10/26 12:15 -- 1:20 pmTeen Dating Violence Fair --
DV information will be given to high school students
Rochester High School1 Rocket Dr.
Rochester
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/26 2 – 3 pmDomestic Violence discussion –
How to help a friend or loved one dealing with domestic abuse
Prairie State CollegeHalsted & Vollmer Rd.
Chicago Heights
708 / 794-2140ext. 303
www.ssfs1.org
South Suburban Family Shelter
10/27 7 pm Candlelight Ceremony –Speakers and candlelight vigil
Fellowship Church of God321 N. West St.
Sullivan217 / 728-9303 Dove, Inc.
10/27 6 – 8:30 pmCandlelight Vigil –
Speakers, display Clothesline Project t-shirts made by DV citims, & music
Morton ParkCharleston
Angie Hunt217 / 348-5931
HOPE of East Central IL.
10/27 6 – 9 pm Movie & DV discussionHull House office
1030 W. Van Buren St.Chicago
Therasa Zito312 / 325-9176
Hull House Association
10/27 6 – 8 pm
Voices 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 Room
3420 W. 63rd St.Chicago
Susie Moya773 / 884-2275
Metropolitan Family Service--Midway
Center Center & 8th
District DV Subcommittee of Chicago Police
Department
10/27 TBDWNNS Radio Interview –
Will discuss DV Awareness Month & “Trick or Treat Street” Event
WNNS Downtown Studio210 S. 5th St.Springfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/27 8 pm Candlelight Vigil/Speak Out –Speakers and candlelight vigil
University Of Il Alma Matercorner of Green & Wright St.
Jenny Allen217 / 239-5345
Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137
The 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 march
beginning at the SE corner of Western Ave. & Division
Ave. towards Humboldt park along Division, ending at the
boat house.
Brenda Morales773 / 278-4110
Roxana Licona773 / 489-9081
Connections for Abused Women &
Their Children
10/29DV March/Rally –
Rally to break the silence of female oppression and end violence against women.
rally will start atHarrison Park
Chicago
Carina773 / 890-7676
various DV providers in the Chicago area
10/29 4 --7 pmWNNS “Trick-or-Treat Street” –
A safe trick-or-treat event for families with DV information provided to adults.
Southwind ParkSpringfield
Candi Clouse217 / 726-5100
ext. [email protected]
Sojourn Shelter & Services & WNNS
Radio Station
10/29 12 – 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 Hills
Elouise Spencer orElsie Nelson
773 / 723.2119
WellSpring Center for Hope
11/5 1 – 3 pmWalk a Mile In Her Shoes –
Men walk in high heels to raise awareness of domestic & sexual violence
Schweibert Riverfront ParkRock Island
[email protected] Family Resources
TBDRibbon Tying at St. Francis Hospital --Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise
awareness of domestic violence
St. Francis Hospital355 Ridge Avenue,
Evanston
Yesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232
ext. 20
www.betweenfriends chicago.org/events.htm
Between Friends
TBDRibbon Tying at 24th Police District --
Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violence
24th Police District6464 N. Clark Street,
Chicago
Yesenia Maldonado773 / 274-5232
ext. 20
www.betweenfriends chicago.org/events.htm
Between Friends
TBD Children’s Program DV EducationYWCA and Boys & Girls
ClubElgin
Susan Johnson847 / 742-4088
Community Crisis Center
TBD TBDDV Proclamations –
Proclamations denouncing DV will be issued by local judges
Clinton, Fayette, Jefferson, Marion, & Washington
counties
Alice Snyder618 / 533-7233
People Against Violent
Environments (PAVE)
TBD
Law Enforcement Trainings –Training will be provided to law enforcement
personnel throughout the county on a new protocol for responding to DV calls.
Jo Daviess County
Stephanie [email protected]
Maria [email protected]
Riverview Center
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