Domestic violence walk to be held today at Riverside Park

17 years ago

    PRESQUE ISLE – The Battered Women’s Project will be hosting a domestic violence awareness walk on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at noon at Riverside Park in the Star City.
       Participants are asked to meet at the Riverside Building. Assistant District Attorney Carrie L. Linthicum will be opening the event, followed by a short program that honors the survivors of domestic violence, remembers the victims who have died and celebrates the hope, strength and courage of families affected by domestic abuse. A group walk through the downtown will follow the program. A brown-bag lunch will be provided after the walk.
    Please show your willingness to support the victims and survivors of abuse by attending this year’s domestic violence awareness walk in Presque Isle. This final day of October concludes a month of numerous awareness, prevention and educational activities in towns throughout Aroostook County.
    Take a stand against domestic violence and join the Battered Women’s Project in affirming a commitment to a non-violent future.
    For more information, contact 764-2977.