Tag: Womanspace
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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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Lawrence Township officials ‘shine a light’ on domestic violence; declare Dec. 5 as Communities of Light Day
Aiming to “shine a light” on domestic violence, Lawrence Township officials are urging residents to buy luminary candle kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks at dusk Dec. 5 in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Mayor John Ryan issued a proclamation declaring Dec. 5 as “Communities of Light Day” at the…
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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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Lawrence Township Community Foundation marks 20th anniversary; awards grants to 17 nonprofit groups
Seventeen nonprofit groups that serve Lawrence Township were awarded $31,850 in grants through the Lawrence Township Community Foundation. The funds were distributed among the groups ranging from the Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation to HomeFront and the Lawrence Hamnett Soccer Association at the spring grants awards ceremony. The Lawrence Township Environmental Education Foundation will use…
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Womanspace will honor Elizabeth Smart for using kidnapping experience to help other victims
“When I look in the mirror, I see a mother and a wife and someone I am proud to be. I see an advocate. I see a survivor.” On May 12 at 6 p.m., Elizabeth Smart will be honored with the 26th annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award presented by Womanspace, a non-profit…
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Mercer County scavenger hunt brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April, the Womanspace Education and Community Outreach Committee is planning a Turn the Town Teal Scavenger Hunt to spread awareness throughout the county. With the support of local businesses, Hightstown, Lawrence, Trenton, Ewing and Hamilton, and Rider University, are participating in this campaign. “This year for…
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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 will honor Elizabeth Smart for child abduction prevention efforts
Womanspace will honor Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped in 2002 but survived and now advocates for other children who are abducted. Smart was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Police safely returned her to her family on March…
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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…