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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Saratoga Springs City Center Goes Purple... Why?

Saratoag Springs City Center goes purple for Domestic Vioelnce Awareness Month

One quick look in my closet and it’s clear I’m partial to the color purple. Why? Purple has long symbolized the effort to end abuse in relationships, standing for courage, honor and survival. October is a time to raise awareness of domestic violence – to get everyone talking about “purple” as a way to open a conversation about domestic violence, and to let victims know they’re not alone.
Each year, DVRC organizes a Color ME Purple awareness campaign. When I alone wear purple . I look like a woman who likes the color purple. But when many people wear purple: purple dresses, purple ties, purple scarves, purple awareness ribbons… it makes a statement. It conveys that this is a community that cares about safe relationships.  Throughout October I encounter people who say, "I’m wearing purple today"; and more importantly  they’re talking about why they’re wearing purple. It's heartwarming to how much our community cares about ending realtionship abuse.
But I was blown away when two nights ago I saw a really big purple statement. I was leaving work at 7:30 and the City Center was magnificently illuminated in purple. WOW! Now that’s Color ME Purple!
And later this month on October 30, the City Center is the location of DVRC’s 30th anniversary recognition event, where we’ll be honoring 2 individuals and 2 organizations that have had a transformational impact on DVRC throughout the agency’s 30 year history. Look for more posts in the next 2 weeks about these amazing supporters.

And please  join us for our 30th anniversary event:
 

 Honoring:
Leadership Saratoga
Soroptimist International of  Saratoga County
Saratoga County Assistant District Attorney Lyn Murphy
Home Instead's NYS Senior Heroes 2012 Awardee Katharine Winderlin
 
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Saratoga Springs City Center
 
We hope you'll join us to honor the dedication of all those who have assisted victims of domestic and sexual abuse AND share in our vision to reach and earlier serve all friends, neighbors, family members, and coworkers in need of our help.  
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages
Tickets are $75 per person; $35 of each ticket is tax deductible
 
RSVP to DVRC  518-583-0280
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Wear your PURPLE. Help us END domestic violence in Saratoga County.
 
 
 

 

 

 

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