Candlelight Vigil Set for Sunday, October 28

All residents are encouraged to attend the second annual Candlelight Vigil sponsored by the Ossining/Briarcliff Partnership for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention. The vigil will be on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 5:30pm at Market Square in downtown Ossining (corner of Main and Spring streets).

Reflection and Prayer - Rev. Lynda Clemens
First Presbyterian Church of Ossining

Grettings by ...

• Kenneth Donato, Sylvia Escala , Sara Vescio, Co-Chairs, Ossining/Briarcliff Manor Partnership for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
• Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, 90th Assembly District
• CarlLa Horton, Executive Director, Northern Westchester Shelter
• John V. Chervokas, Supervisor, Town of Ossining; William R. Hanauer, Mayor of Ossining; William J. Vescio, Mayor of Briarcliff Manor

Remembering those who died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who survive, and connecting those who work together to end violence.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the "Day of Unity" in October 1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children.

In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. In 1989 the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October of that year as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Such legislation has passed every year since.

Let's break the silence – for you or someone you know.
For free, confidential information in English or Spanish, call 914-238-2800

How to become involved...
The next meeting of the Ossining/Briarcliff Manor Partnership is:
Thursday, October 18, 3:30pm
Town of Ossining Police Department
507 North State Road
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

Or write: Ossining/Briarcliff Manor Partnership for Domestic Violence Awareness, c/o Northern Westchester Shelter Attn: A. Naso-Nord, P.O. Box 203, Pleasantville, NY 10570.

The Purple Ribbon Campaign was launched by our elected officials, law enforcement leaders and community organizations last October.

Town Supervisor Chervokas and Civic Leaders
launch the Partnership during October 2006 ceremony.

Photo courtesy of Freddy De Los Rios

The Northern Westchester Shelter
NY State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

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