Catholic Charities hosts 'Celebration of Women'
NORWICH – Catholic Charities hosted its 4th annual ‘Celebration of Women’ at the Howard Johnson Ball Room in Norwich on Thursday. Nearly two hundred people attended the event, which included a number of local business and non-profit organizations.
“This year the turn out was better than we’ve ever had. Each year it keeps getting bigger and bigger, we can’t wait until 2008,” said event organizer Maggie O’Connor, CVDV Senior Advocate. The event was part of a national campaign to promote awareness of the rights of crime victims and the services available to them.
Many local business volunteered to join the event, most of them offering free services and reduce prices on merchandise. Some business that offered free services to anyone at the event, such as haircuts and makeovers, included, Shana Jaycox, Esthetician, Nellie Valashinas and The Executive Image Hair Salon.
Many aid or non-profit groups attended the celebration offering advice on domestic violence, drug problems and how to get help.
“This is a really great way to give to people of the community, especially the women. This night is for them, take them out, make them feel beautiful and appreciated,” said Master of Ceremonies Derek Stratton, Rape Crisis Coordinator and Community Educator for Catholic Charities.
“According to national statistics, a woman is sexually assaulted or raped every 30 seconds, and along those same lines a domestic violence incident happens in about the same period of time,” said James Sereno, Crime Victims Domestic Violence (CVDV) Director.
Chenango County Public Defender Alan E. Gordon said, “ Domestic violence cases are certainly one of the most common charges we see.”
The Norwich High School Quartet performed at the event along with a story telling and singing performances. Peggy DeBrie read an emotional account of her own suffering from domestic violence. “I want people to know they can get out. It’s hard, but they need to stay strong, stay focused and please don’t ever give up hope,” said DeBrie.
“So many victims of crime do not even realize that there are services out there designated specifically for them. This evening creates the opportunity to reach out to these women and the community as a whole” said Stratton.
If you believe you or someone close to you is suffering from domestic violence you can get help by contacting the Department of Social Services at 337-1526 or Catholic Charities at 334-5779.
“This year the turn out was better than we’ve ever had. Each year it keeps getting bigger and bigger, we can’t wait until 2008,” said event organizer Maggie O’Connor, CVDV Senior Advocate. The event was part of a national campaign to promote awareness of the rights of crime victims and the services available to them.
Many local business volunteered to join the event, most of them offering free services and reduce prices on merchandise. Some business that offered free services to anyone at the event, such as haircuts and makeovers, included, Shana Jaycox, Esthetician, Nellie Valashinas and The Executive Image Hair Salon.
Many aid or non-profit groups attended the celebration offering advice on domestic violence, drug problems and how to get help.
“This is a really great way to give to people of the community, especially the women. This night is for them, take them out, make them feel beautiful and appreciated,” said Master of Ceremonies Derek Stratton, Rape Crisis Coordinator and Community Educator for Catholic Charities.
“According to national statistics, a woman is sexually assaulted or raped every 30 seconds, and along those same lines a domestic violence incident happens in about the same period of time,” said James Sereno, Crime Victims Domestic Violence (CVDV) Director.
Chenango County Public Defender Alan E. Gordon said, “ Domestic violence cases are certainly one of the most common charges we see.”
The Norwich High School Quartet performed at the event along with a story telling and singing performances. Peggy DeBrie read an emotional account of her own suffering from domestic violence. “I want people to know they can get out. It’s hard, but they need to stay strong, stay focused and please don’t ever give up hope,” said DeBrie.
“So many victims of crime do not even realize that there are services out there designated specifically for them. This evening creates the opportunity to reach out to these women and the community as a whole” said Stratton.
If you believe you or someone close to you is suffering from domestic violence you can get help by contacting the Department of Social Services at 337-1526 or Catholic Charities at 334-5779.
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