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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


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

[email protected]

HOPE of Ogle County

mailto:[email protected]


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


/ 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


/ 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

[email protected]


/ 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

[email protected]

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]

Kim [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


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




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—opening 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


10/1 . Sign Making Party

UIUC Women’s Resource Center

703 S. Wright St.2nd floor

Champaign

Jenny Allen217 / 239-5345

[email protected]

Rachel Storm217 / 333-3137

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Apna Ghar, Inc. (Our Home)




http://www.events.org/angelsagainstabuse

http://www.events.org/angelsagainstabuse

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


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


[email protected]


[email protected]


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


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




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

[email protected]

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


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




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


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


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




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


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

[email protected]

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


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




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


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




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



Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center


http://www.willtbtn.com/

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


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


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


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



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


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.


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


http://www.tbtnnw.org/

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


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).


Chicago

Cristina773 / 890-7676


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


10/14 7:30 am 21st Annual Partners in Peace Breakfast Elgin Country ClubElgin



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



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




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




10/16 1 pm 2nd Annual Taking Steps to End Domestic Violence- Duncan’s Memorial walk/run

Tipton ParkBloomington

Senna Adjabeng309 / 834-9249

[email protected]

Deborah White309 / 834-9237

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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



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


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


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.


Chicago

Cyndi773 / 890-7676


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


Women in Action

10/19 1 -- 4 pmIDHS Volunteer Fair --

Information about DV & shelter services will be available

Orr BuildingIL. State Fairgrounds

Springfield




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


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



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

[email protected]

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




10/22Walk A Mile in Her Shoes –


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


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

[email protected]

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


7648 N. PaulinaChicago

Maria Reyes773 / 262-6622



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

[email protected]

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




10/25 1:15 -- 2 pm Teen Dating Violence Presentation --Presentation given to high school students

Sacred Heart GriffinHigh School

1200 W. WashingtonSpringfield




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



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



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

[email protected]

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




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




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


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




10/27 8 pm Candlelight Vigil/Speak Out –Speakers and candlelight vigil

University Of Il Alma Matercorner of Green & Wright St.


[email protected]


[email protected]


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



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 –


Schweibert Riverfront ParkRock Island


TBDRibbon Tying at St. Francis Hospital --Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise

awareness of domestic violence

St. Francis Hospital355 Ridge Avenue,

Evanston


ext. 20


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


ext. 20


Between Friends

TBD Children’s Program DV EducationYWCA and Boys & Girls

ClubElgin



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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