Proclamation: A Woman's Place 45th Anniversary of Domestic Violence Advocacy

PROCLAMATION

A Woman's Place

45th Anniversary of Domestic Violence Advocacy November 2023

WHEREAS, for forty-five years A Woman's Place has responded to community needs and advocated for survivors of domestic violence, building hope through community collaboration, and working to create a better community for all; and

WHEREAS, A Woman's Place seeks to follow its mission "to shelter and empower survivors of domestic violence to become safe, secure, and self-reliant, and to mobilize our community through education and collaboration to prevent domestic violence."; and

WHEREAS, A Woman's Place continues to work closely with local law enforcement offering resources through coordinated community response that provides hope to survivors and saves lives; and

WHEREAS, A Woman's Place helps domestic violence survivors and their children through 24/7 crisis line support, safe shelter, and confidential services completely free of charge.

Providing crisis advocacy, case management, legal advocacy, employment advocacy, housing advocacy, and behavioral health support to the community in multiple languages; and

WHEREAS, A Woman's Place served the needs of survivors in our community without interruption throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen Whitlow as Mayor of the Town of Mead, do hereby recognize and express gratitude to A Woman's Place for its ongoing efforts to strengthen our community and recognize A Woman's Place in honor of their 45th Anniversary.