Hands of Hope announces annual Candlelight Vigil in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Each year, Hands of Hope hosts a Candlelight Vigil to bring awareness to the destructive crime of domestic violence. It’s free and open to the public.
Nationally, October has been designated as the month to bring awareness to this issue in an attempt to break the cycle of violence.
This year, a survivor named Susan will share her story of abuse in hopes that others will know what to look for and what to say to a friend who might be in an abusive relationship.
The vigil will take place at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1206 N. Miller Ave., Marion.
Susan stressed the importance of saying something to your friend or relative if you suspect they are in a toxic relationship. And, if that person is not receptive then keep trying – if it is safe, sending them a card with Hands of Hope’s resources in it.
At the vigil, those attending will be given additional strategies on how to assist someone, as well as how to work with Hands of Hope on how to focus on prevention strategies so domestic violence doesn’t continue to have such a hold.

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