YWCA and Allstate Foundation Host Purple Purse Community Event

Wednesday December 07, 2011

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YWCA and Allstate Foundation Host Purple Purse Community Event to Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month

On October 19th, over 100 people attended a free community Purple Purse event made possible through a partnership between the YWCA and the Allstate Foundation in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For every attendee, the Allstate Foundation pledged $100 to the YWCA to help support critical services that protect women and children from abuse. This successful event resulted in a $10,000 donation from the Allstate Foundation.

"This event was timely in light of recent tragedies concerning the Cindi Santana family as well as the massacre at Salon Meritage in Seal Beach," stated Sharon Shelton, Senior Director of YWCA GLA Program Services. "During the event, a remembrance altar honored these people as well as other victims of domestic violence."

Attendees had an opportunity to get personalized advice and information regarding domestic violence resources. The event also included a safe room, a place for on-site counseling and intervention. Guests were invited to show support by wearing purple, the official color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

"The YWCA continues striving to empower the community through knowledge and resources. Events like this allow us to talk about unhealthy relationships and the prevention of violence," continued Shelton.

For more information regarding Purple Purse, visit purplepurse.com.

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