Archive for September 2013
2013 Candlelight Vigil
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join us in remembering those who have lost their lives to Domestic Violence this past year, and honoring survivors of abuse, at our annual Candlelight Vigil. This moving, community event will take place on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30PM at the gazebo in Cannon Park, in downtown Canton.
Read MoreBlack Roses Raise Money and Donate Food for CFVC
Last week we were visited by Iceman, Fabio, and Squats of the Black Roses Riding Club. The Black Roses recently held a food drive and poker tournament, both to benefit CFVC. Club members delivered bags of groceries for use in our emergency shelter and $450 in proceeds from the poker tournament. They are pictured here…
Read MoreCinema for a Cause
Georgia Theatre Company is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Cinema for a Cause (formerly “Film & Food for a Cause”) event to be held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at all thirty-two of their theatre locations throughout Georgia, including their location in Woodstock at Cherokee Stadium Cinemas 16. Customers are encouraged to come to the…
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Passes Domestic Abuse Ban For First Time
In a historic move, Saudi Arabia banned domestic abuse last month, outlawing any form of abuse at home or in the workplace. The Islamic country’s first anti-abuse campaign was integral in building momentum for the change. More info and story available at Huffington Post World.
Read MoreSurvivor Story from Cherokee Women's Health
Our friends at Cherokee Women’s Health Specialists have brought us part two of their interview with Domestic Violence survivor, Amanda and highlighted CFVC as a resource on their blog. We appreciate Amanda sharing insights into her abuse history and the steps she took to leave the relationship and recover.
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