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Club rallies for domestic-violence victims
Members of the GFWC/NJSFWC Womanʼs Club of Westwood wore purple at their October meeting to show solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Club members also attended an outdoor candlelight vigil on Oct. 7 at Van Saun Park in Paramus, near the Pathway to Self-Sufficiency, to
raise awareness and remember lives lost to domestic violence. The evening event included remarks from Bergen County dignitaries, Center for Hope & Safety staff, survivors, and family members who shared stories of healing, hope, and remembrance. Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981. That
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Members of the GFWC/NJSFWC Woman’s Club of Westwood wore purple at their October meeting to show support for victims and survivors of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Club members also attended an Oct. 7 candlelight vigil at Van Saun Park in Paramus to remember lives lost and honor survivors. Madeleine Ciocco photo. single day soon expanded into a week—and eventually a month—of activities honoring survivors, mourning victims, and connecting
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Bergen Countyʼs only private, nonprofit agency dedicated to supporting families and individuals affected by domestic violence. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services to help adults and children attain safety, begin healing, and break the cycle of abuse. The centerʼs 24-hour emergency hotline is (201) 944-9600, available seven days a week, 365 days a year, offering crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals. For more information about the Womanʼs Club of Westwood, membership, or upcoming activities, call (201) 916-1580 or visit westwoodwomansclub.org.