Domestic Violence Awareness Month Honored by Hoover Dam Turning Purple
Hoover Dam Turns Purple in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 29, 2018
As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, one of America’s most iconic landmarks was glowing purple to honor the thousands of survivors, victims and families who have been affected by domestic violence.
The HOOVER DAM was transformed into an exceptional display on the evening of October 29th, thanks to the approval of the Bureau of Reclamation. Spearheaded by SafeNest, Nevada’s largest domestic violence nonprofit, organizations across the state united for this unique show of strength.
“This is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about this all
Hoover Dam Turning Purple in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Hoover Dam Turning Purple in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 26, 2018
As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, one of America’s most
iconic landmarks will glow purple to honor the thousands of survivors, victims and families who
have been affected by domestic violence.
HOOVER DAM will be transformed in an exceptional display on the evening of October 29th
,
thanks to the approval of the Bureau of Reclamation. Spearheaded by SafeNest, Nevada’s largest
domestic violence nonprofit, organizations across the state will unite for this unique show of
strength.
“This is an incredible opportunity to raise awareness about this all too common crime,” said Liz
Ortenburger,
Hoover Dam to turn purple to focus attention on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Media Contact: Patti Aaron, (702) 293-8189, paaron@usbr.gov
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For Release: October 25, 2018
Hoover Dam
BOULDER CITY, NEVADA
On Monday, Oct. 29, the iconic Hoover Dam will light up in purple to increase public awareness of the victims of crime and domestic violence.
“On Monday from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, the public can witness something unique, Hoover Dam turning purple to increase awareness of the impacts of domestic violence,” said Len Schilling, Manager of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Dams Office. “A consortium of Nevada organizations statewide
Housing is Safety
Housing Is Safety
This post is written by Genese Jones-Torrence, Vice President of Crisis Services at SafeNest: Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis.
We’ve all heard the saying that “home is where the heart is,” but have we ever thought about what else a home should be?
A home is supposed to be a safe place — a place with family, friends, and all the essentials of life.
Unfortunately for victims of domestic violence, home can become a place of isolation and escalating abuse. Many victims, mainly women and children, are displaced every year because they
Cocktails & Conversation with Denise Brown
Cocktails & Conversation with Denise Brown
Friday, Oct. 19
Supporters joined SafeNest for a conversation about domestic violence with special guest Denise Brown, sister of domestic violence victim Nicole Brown Simpson.
A Type of Abuse Women May Not Identify
Watch this CNN interview with Suze Orman and a Domestic Violence Survivor
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2018/10/07/financial-abuse-suze-orman-paul-newday-vpx.cnn
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CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Volunteer Crisis Advocates!
CONGRATULATIONS to our newest Volunteer Crisis Advocates!
Welcome to the SafeNest family and THANK YOU for your passion and commitment to ending domestic violence in our community. Go to www.safenest.org to find out more about volunteering with us!
SafeNest CEO Passionate about Battling Domestic Abuse
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Liz Ortenburger’s entire life runs on hope, from her role as a mother, wife and sister to her position as CEO of SafeNest. She was appointed to head the nonprofit last year and says the work has deepened her desire to combat domestic abuse.
“Before taking this role, I, like many