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SKOWHEGAN — The GFWC Semper Fidelis Club joined the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The GFWC Semper Fidelis club members strung purple lights at the community gazebo at Coburn Park. GFWC Skowhegan Women’s Club hung purple ribbons and garland. A vigil was conducted with members in attendance. A heart-wrenching account of the lives of victims was shared.
GFWC is committed to domestic violence issues year-round. The GFWC Signature Program: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention encourages women’s clubs across the nation to increase awareness and prevent the widespread occurrence of domestic abuse in their communities. One pillar of the program is GFWC’s annual Success for Survivors Scholarship, which opened on Oct. 1. The scholarship encourages intimate partner abuse survivors to reclaim and rebuild their lives by advancing their academic pursuits through a $2,500 scholarship. More information can be found at gfwc.org/success-survivors.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs brings together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. With nearly 80,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.
To learn more, visit GFWC Semper Fidelis Club on Facebook or GFWCMaine.org.
PHOTO: Carol Jarvais and Paula Dore hang lights in Coburn Park to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Submitted photo)
