CORNWALL, Ontario – November is Women’s Abuse Prevention Month and the Community Action Network Against Abuse has teamed up with Cornwall Lighting and Home Decor in their new Shine the Light campaign.
The Community Action Network Against Abuse is made up of five like minded organizations from SD&G and Akwesasne.
The network is composed of Victim Services of SD&G and Akwesasne, Baldwin House, Naomi’s Family Resource Centre, Interlude House and Sexual Assault Support Services for Women.
The Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign was begun by the London Abused Women’s Centre in 2010 and is participated in by countries worldwide.
The campaign tries to raise awareness about violence against women by encouraging individuals, schools and businesses to decorate themselves and their homes, buildings and stores in purple.
The Community Action Network Against Abuse says that the colour purple was chosen for a very specific reason.
“Purple is the colour of survival honour and courage,” reads a statement from the Network. “The colour of bruises, purple has been transformed to symbolize the fight to end woman abuse.”
Purple lightbulbs in support of the Shine the light campaign can be bought from Leo Sabourin at Cornwall Lighting and Home Decor for a donation of $10.
Additionally, there will be a Shine the Light campaign launch party on Nov. 3 at Schnitzels European Flavours. RSVP for the launch party by calling 613-937-0340.
