UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS

For more information about these events, call the Domestic Violence Center at 684-4661.

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

October - 2007
The National Day of Unity. 
Come celebrate a gathering of Unity to remember victims of domestic abuse, honor survivors and to connect those working towards a violence free community.
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
For more Info, call 920-684-4661

History of the Day of Unity

October 1981:
The first Day of Unity was observed DVAM evolved from the first Day of Unity sponsored by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in order to connect battered women's advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children.  The Day of Unity soon became a week when a varied and diverse range of activities was conducted that carried a common theme: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived and connecting those who work to end violence.

October 1987:
The first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held. The first national toll‑free domestic violence hotline was begun.

October 1989:
The first Domestic Violence Awareness Commemorative legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress (legislation has passed every year since)

October 1994
NCADV, in cooperation with Ms. Magazine, created Remember My Name, a national registry to increase public awareness of domestic violence deaths.

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Contact Information:
Manitowoc County Domestic Violence Center
1127 S. 22nd. St,   Manitowoc, WI  54220     
Crisis Line: 920-684-5770 or 1-877-275-6888
Business: 920-684-4661    Fax: 920-684-6344