Tag: Womanspace
-
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…
-
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.…
-
Womanspace receives pandemic relief funding to support victims of domestic violence
Womanspace was awarded a $20,000 grant from the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF). For this award, Womanspace in Lawrence Township was among 140 nonprofit organizations identified as best positioned to provide services and support to New Jersey communities in greatest need. The funds from this grant will go toward continuing efforts to support victims…
-
Young adults invited to join council that provides domestic violence awareness throughout Mercer County
Womanspace has created a new Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC), comprised of young adults ages 14-22 who, through their social media platforms and life experiences, will assist in continuing the mission of Womanspace. Founded in 1977, Womanspace is a non-profit organization serving the greater Mercer County area and the State of New Jersey by providing…
-
East Windsor Municipal Building lit with candles to bring awareness to domestic violence
The purpose of Womanspace’s Communities of Light event is to raise funds and public awareness of domestic violence and resources and services available to abuse victims and families. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Dense Daniels, Marc Lippman, Alan Rosenberg and John Zoller, as well as Chief of Police James Geary, Womanspace Board…
-
Luminary kits honor victims of interpersonal violence
Residents can buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Communities of Light is the signature fundraiser for Womanspace, a nonprofit group based in Lawrence Township. The luminary kit, which contains six candles, six paper bags and sand, costs $10. A virtual…
-
Princeton residents encouraged to place luminarias along driveways in honor of victims of domestic violence
Seeking to shine a light on domestic violence, Princeton officials are encouraging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 at dusk in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Mayor Liz Lempert issued a proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as “Communities of Light Day” at the Princeton Council’s…
-
Hightstown Borough Council encourages residents to buy luminary kits to honor victims of interpersonal violence
Aiming to shine a light on domestic violence, Hightstown Borough officials are encouraging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. The Hightstown Borough Council adopted a resolution at its Nov. 2 meeting commending Womanspace “for its efforts to bring…
-
Fellowship in Prayer donates to local nonprofits for COVID-19 relief
Fellowship in Prayer recently made multiple donations to support local efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nine organizations have each received $2,500 to support their operations: Arm in Arm, Capital Area YMCA, HomeFront, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, Princeton’s Children’s Fund, South Brunswick Food…
