Tag: domestic violence
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Womanspace’s signature Communities of Light culminates Dec. 5
Communities of Light, which is Womanspace’s signature fundraising event, will culminate at dusk Dec. 5 when households throughout Mercer County place luminaries along their driveways and sidewalks. Luminaries are candles placed in sand-filled bags, whose purpose is to shed light on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Proceeds from the sale…
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Womanspace launches annual Communities of Light fundraising campaign
Womanspace, which helps victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, launched its annual Communities of Light awareness campaign at a reception at the D&R Greenway headquarters in Princeton. Communities of Light, which is Womanspace’s signature event, seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault, officials said. The campaign launched on Oct. 25 and…
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Volunteer advocates needed to support victims of domestic violence
For 46 years, 180 Turning Lives Around has provided confidential support and advocacy to victims of domestic violence in the aftermath of a highly emotional and traumatic experience with the assistance of its response team volunteers at police headquarters throughout Monmouth County. 180 is a private nonprofit organization in Monmouth County and its volunteer Domestic…
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Womanspace appoints first female CEO
Womanspace’s Board of Directors has appointed Nathalie Nelson, former director of Human Resources & Operations as the new CEO and president of Womanspace. Nelson has been with Womanspace nine years and has been transitioning into this role since November 2021, according to information provided by the Lawrence Township-based organization. In Nelson’s previous position, she worked…
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Womanspace fundraiser generates support for nonprofit group
Mercer County was a little brighter for a few hours Dec. 6, as residents from East Windsor Township to Princeton, Lawrence Township and the Hopewell Valley lit candles to support Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light fundraiser. The goal of Communities of Light, which is Womanspace’s signature fundraiser, is to raise public awareness of domestic violence…
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Woodbridge takes stand on providing housing for domestic violence victims
WOODBRIDGE – The township is in the process of allocating eight apartment units for domestic violence victims, which will make Woodbridge stand at the forefront of providing housing for those in need. Currently there are only 14 apartments dedicated for domestic violence victims throughout the entire state, according to Walter Pearson, coordinator of the Woodbridge…
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East Windsor to participate in Womanspace’s Communities of Light to bring attention to domestic violence
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as such East Windsor officials praised Womanspace and the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team “for their commendable efforts in focusing attention on the important community subject of domestic abuse and providing support and resources for abuse victims.” “East Windsor was the first municipality in Mercer County to step…
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Women Aware awarded $1M grant from U.S. Department of Justice Office for Violence Against Women
Women Aware, Inc. recently received an unprecedented $1 million grant from the U. S. Department of Justice Office for Violence Against Women 2021 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program (ICJR). The grant provides funding for the Middlesex County Family Justice Center (FJC), the first of its…
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Princeton Council encourages residents to take part in Communities of Light
Seeking to shine a light on domestic violence, Princeton officials are urging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 6 at dusk in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Mayor Mark Freda issued a proclamation declaring Dec. 6 as “Communities of Light Day” at the council’s Oct.…