Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities, Oct. 2011
Date(s) of Event / Time / Event Description: / Location / Contact information / Sponsoring Organization9/30 / 6 – 9 pm / Night of HOPE --
DV education, music, poetry / Jackson Ave. Café
708 Jackson Ave.
Charleston / Pauline Cade
217/348-5931 / HOPE of East Central IL.
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk to dawn / Purple Light Nights --
Light the night with a purple light in your window or at your door to show support for DV victims / Lake County area / Kate Cothell
847/731-7165
ext. 108 / A 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 Estrada
773/375-6863
/ Family Rescue, Inc.
10/1 –
10/31 / Public Service Awareness Campaign --
to promote DV awareness / Quad Cities area / Nicole
/ Family Resources
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk to dawn / Purple Night Lights Campaign --
residents will display purple lights on porches to raise DV awareness / Quad Cities area / Nicole
/ Family Resources
10/1 –
10/31 / Thank You Goodie Bags --
Given out to allies of DV / Quad Cities area / Nicole
/ 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 McGuire
630/221-8290
ext. 7107 / Family Shelter Service
10/1 –
10/31 / Poster Coloring Contest / Stephanie Cartwright
815 / 872-0087 / Freedom House
10/1 –
10/31 / Purple Ribbon Campaign –
To enhance DV awareness with local businesses and schools / Fulton & Mason counties / 309 / 647-7487 / Fulton-Mason Crisis Service
10/1 –
10/31 / Clothesline Project –
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. / Graham Hospital
Canton / 309 / 647-7487 / Fulton-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 Cade
217/348-5931 / HOPE of East Central IL.
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk to dawn / Purple Light Nights --
residents will display purple lights on porches to raise DV awareness / throughout Ogle County / Ruth Carter
815/562-4323
/ HOPE of Ogle County
10/1 –
10/31 / 9 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. Paulina
Chicago / Maria Reyes
773/262-6622
ext. 230
/ Howard Area Community Center
10/1 –
10/31 / Library Displays / Displayed at different local libraries in the Kankakee County area / 815/932-5814 / Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31 / Clothes Line Project –
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. / Displayed at different local libraries in the Kankakee County area / 815/932-5814 / Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31 / Purple Feathers –
Feathers for the hair to raise awareness of DV / Blonde Berry Salon / 815/932-5814 / Kankakee 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 / Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk 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 / Jackie
815/932-5814
/ Kankakee County Coalition Against DV / Harbor House
10/1 –
10/31 / DV Banners –
Banners to raise DV awareness will be posted along the fence / Mutual Ground office
418 Oak Ave.
Aurora / 630/897-0080 / Mutual Ground
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk to dawn / Purple Light Nights –
Residents are asked to display purple lights to raise DV awareness / All month / Alice Snyder
618/533-7233 / People Against Violent Environments (PAVE)
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk to dawn / Purple Light Nights Event –
Courthouse will display purple lights in its windows. Strip Mall will also display purple lights / Strip Mall
941 W. Washington
Quincy
Pike Co. Court House
100 W. Washington
Pittsfield / Marilena Frier
217/222-0069
Pat Waters
217/285-6119 / 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 locations
Chicago / Melissa Richardson
/ 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 Heath
Kim Sidlinger
Stephanie Cocagne
Maria Pitt
/ 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 Clouse
217/726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/1 –
10/31 / dusk 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 / Candi Clouse
217/726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/1 –
10/31 / Resource information, displays and exhibits – / St. James Hospitals in Chicago Heights Olympia Fields
Ingalls Hospital in Harvey
Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest / 708/794-2140
ext. 303
/ 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
10/1 / DV Education--
Volunteers will share DV information & collect supplies for local DV sheleter / Various locations throughout LaSalle-Peru, Ottowa, and Streator / Margaret M. Morrison
815/672-2353
ext. 500 / ADV & SAS
and 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 Beach
Chicago / Yesenia Maldonado
773/274-5232
ext. 20
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 at
Alpha Chi Omega
299 N. Fairview
Decatur / 217/428-6616 / Dove, Inc.
10/1 / 8 am—registra-tion/check-in
8:45 am—open- ingremarks
9:15 am -- walk begins / Angels Against Abuse 5k Walk / Hammel Woods, Shorewood / 815/729-0930
ext. 231
/ Guardian Angel Community Services
10/1 / Health Week–
Information on the services offered in the DV program will be provided / Northeastern University
Chicago / Martha Ramirez
773/890-7676 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action & the Mexican Consulate
10/1 / 4th Annual Walk / Run for Hope –
5K walk (or run) along the scenic Fox River from Geneva to Batavia and back / starts at Fabyan Forest Preserve
Geneva / 630/897-0080
/ Mutual 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.
Chicago / 773 / 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 Church
10909 S. Cottage Grove
Chicago / 708/794-2140
ext. 303
/ South Suburban Family Shelter
10/1 / . / Sign Making Party / UIUC Women’s Resource Center
703 S. Wright St.
2nd floor
Champaign / Jenny Allen
217/239-5345
Rachel Storm
217/333-3137
/ The Center for Women in Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Center.
10/1 / 10:30 am / WIU Homecoming Parade
Parade entry will celebrate our 25th year & heighten DV awareness / Macomb / Diane Mayfield
309/837-6622 / 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 Simhan
773/334-0173
/ ApnaGhar, Inc. (Our Home)
10/3 –-
10/7 / Mass Mailing –
DV information will be mailed to various businesses & community organizations / Princeton area / Stephanie Cartwright
815 / 872-0087 / Freedom House
10/3 / 8:30 am / Silent Witness Display at 3rd Judicial District Training—
Silhouettes of DV victims will be on display / Wojick Conference Center
Harper College
Palatine / Susan Johnson
847 / 742-4088 / Community Crisis Center
10/3 / 12 – 1 pm / Domestic Violence Rally / James R. Thompson Center
Chicago / Lupe
773 / 890-7676 / numerous DV agencies in the Chicago area
10/3 / 6:30 – 7 pm / DV Proclamation & Purple Light Nights Event –
Maine St. residents are asked to use purple lights on their front porches to raise DV awareness / 2707 Maine
Quincy / Marilena Frier
217 / 222-0069 / Quanada
10/3 / 6 – 8 pm / DV Vigil –
Speakers and candlelight vigil / Women’s Center
DeKalb / Linda Moser
815 / 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 / 794-2140
ext. 303
/ South Suburban Family Shelter
10/3 / march --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 / Jenny Allen
217 / 239-5345
Rachel Storm
217 / 333-3137
/ The Center for Women in Transition/A Woman’s Place & UIUC Women’s Resource Ctr.
10/4
ribbons will be removed 11/2 / 10 am - 1 pm / Purple Ribbon Tying --
Purple ribbons will be tied outside to raise awareness of domestic violence / Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut,
Chicago / Yesenia Maldonado
773/274-5232
ext. 20
chicago.org/events.htm / Between Friends
10/4 / 6 pm / Purple Light Night –
residents are asked to use purple lights on their front porches to raise DV awareness / YFRC
201 N. Hazel
Danville / Maretta Withers
217 / 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 & Monroe
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/4 / 6 pm / Movie and DV Discussion / The Women’s Center
610 S. Thompson St.
Carbondale / Abby / Anna
618 / 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 Simhan
773 / 334-0173
Nancy Toncy
773 / 274-5232
ext. 11
chicago.org/events.html / ApnaGhar, Inc. (Our Home); Between Friends; KAN-WIN; and Heartland Alliance
10/5 / 6 pm / Candlelight Vigil –
Includes a walk, a short program, and survivor tee shirts on display / Canton / 300 / 647-7487 / Fulton-Mason Crisis Service
10/4 &
10/5 / Rush hour / Palm Card Distribution –
Staff and volunteers distribute palm cards with DV information and resources during rush hour. / 18th St Pink Line CTA train stations
Chicago / Graciela
773 / 890-7676
Roxana
708 / 222-1675 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin 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 / IDOT
2300 S. Dirksen
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
10/5 / 8 am / Clothesline Project –
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. / SIU Campus
Jackson County Court House
Murphysboro / Sheila/Anna
618 / 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 Plaza
100 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Waukegan / Kate Cothell
847 / 731-7165
ext. 108 / A Safe Place
10/6 / 4th 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 Hall
16250 S. Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park / Karen Wegrzyn
708 / 429-7255
ext. 116
/ Crisis Center for South Suburbia
10/6 / 7 pm / Candlelight Ceremony –
Speakers and candlelight vigil / First Presbyterian Church
204 W. Prairie
Decatur / 217 / 428-6616 / Dove, Inc.
10/6 / 12 – 1:30 pm / Honor the Women Luncheon –
Honoring the Quad City Rape/Sexual Assault Counseling and Advocacy Program / Waterfront Convention Center
Bettendorf, IA / Nicole
/ Family Resources
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 / JolietWestHigh School
401 N. Larkin
Joliet / 815 / 729-0930
ext. 231
/ Guardian Angel Community Services
10/6 / 10 am / DV Awareness Walk and Rally –
Rally will have guest speakers and refreshments / 25th District Police Station
5555 W. Grand
Chicago / Cynthia Flores
312 / 746-4660
/ Healthcare Alternative Systems & 25th Police District
10/6 / 10 am / DV Awareness Walk and Rally / 25th District Police Station
5555 W. Grand
Chicago / Heather Bourgeois
847 / 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 University
Chicago / Carina
773 / 890-7676 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action
10/6/ / TBD / WNNS Radio Interview –
Will discuss DV Awareness Month, Purple Light Nights, and upcoming DV events. / WNNS Downtown Studio
210 S. 5th St.
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
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 School
401 N. Larkin
Joliet / 708 / 794-2140
ext. 303
/ South Suburban Family Shelter
10/6 / Monroe County Awareness Candlelight walk / Various Churches
Waterloo / Karen Schaller
618 / 826-4295 / Violence Prevention Center of SW Illinois & the City of Waterloo
10/06 / 4 – 7 pm / Community Education and Outreach event --
To increase DV awareness in the Korean-American community / Super H Mart
801 Civic Center Dr.
Niles / Sungkyung Kim
773 / 596-5490 / YWCA Metropolitan Chicago Korean Center
10/7 / 5 – 8 pm / 11th Annual March Against DV–
Will also feature speakers from a variety of community organizations and governmental entities / Bessemer Park
8930 S. Muskegon
Chicago / Jessica Estrada
773 / 375-6863
/ 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 Instinct
1600 Clear Lake Ave
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services
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 Center
University of Illinois at Springfield
One University Plaza
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center
10/11 / 9 am – 12 pm / Domestic Violence professional training --
Registration required, free of charge. / Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Agency
Park Forest / 708 / 794-2140
ext. 303
/ South Suburban Family Shelter
10/11 / 8 am / Clothesline Project –
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. / John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Rd.
Carterville / Anna/Abby
618 / 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 Cordaro
630 / 369-0777
/ Family Shelter Service
10/12 / 12:30 – 2 pm / New Beginnings Vigil / Cook County Courthouse
555 W Harrison St.
Chicago / Lisa Berigno / Hull House Association
10/12 / 10 am – 12 pm / Workshop on “Family Law” –
Presentation in Spanish on how to best understand family law. Advance registration is required. / Mujeres office
2124 W. 21st Place
Chicago / Estela Melgoza
773 / 890-7676 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin Women in Action & Life Span
10/12 / 5 – 6 pm / 100 Men Project –
Sheriff Fischer will be guest speaker / One Restaurant
600 Hampshire
Quincy / Marilena Frier
217 / 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 H
Public Affairs Center
University of Illinois
One University Plaza
Springfield / Candi Clouse
217 / 726-5100
ext. 213
/ Sojourn Shelter & Services & the UIS Women’s Center
10/12 / 9 am – 4:30 pm / SSFS conference, “Children Exposed to Trauma” --
CEU’s will be offered. Fee of $60 per person. / Prairie State College
Chicago Heights / 708 / 794-2140
ext. 303
/ South Suburban Family Shelter
10/12 / 9am / Clothesline Project --
T-shirts made by DV victims will be on display. / Jackson County Court House
Murphysboro / Anna/Sheila
618 / 549-4807 / The Women’s Center
10/12 / 6 - 7:15 pm
rain or shine / Candlelight Vigil –
Speakers and candlelight vigil / Woodstock Square
Woodstock. / Jane Farmer
815 / 338-8081 / Turning Point, Inc.
10/13 / 7 pm / Candlelight Ceremony –
Speakers and candlelight vigil / 1st United Methodist Church
Shelbyville / 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 Township
Levy Center
251 Canterbury Lane Bolingbrook / 815 / 729-0930
ext. 231
/ Guardian Angel Community Services
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 Center
Chicago / Isidra
708 / 222-1675 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin 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). / Mujeres office
2124 W. 21st Place
Chicago / Cristina
773 / 890-7676 / Mujeres Latinas en Accion / Latin 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 Heath
/ Riverview Center
10/13 / 6:30 – 8 pm / Summit of Help / New Life Community Church
1919 State Street
Belleville / Debra Mize
618 / 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 Circle
Western Il. University
Macomb / Becky Cox
309 / 837-6622 / Western IL. Regional Council
10/14 / 7:30 am / 21st Annual Partners in Peace Breakfast / Elgin Country Club