Along the River of Remembrance and Renewal
Rock Island, IL - Christian Care encourages the community to come to Ben Butterworth Parkway and 36th Street in Moline at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 18 to participate in its fifth annual Walk the Walk event. Everyone is encouraged to make a $5 minimum contribution and wear purple to show their support. Refreshments will be available.
In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Christian Care will transform the Mississippi River into the River of Remembrance and Renewal as part of its annual event to "de feet" domestic violence. The "renaming" ceremony will celebrate those who have survived domestic violence and acknowledge those who were not so fortunate. Proceeds from the event will go to support Christian Care`s Domestic Violence Shelter.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about domestic violence, hear the stories of domestic violence survivors and take part in the remembrance and renewal ceremony.
The mission of Christian Care`s Domestic Violence Shelter is to empower women and children to desire and achieve a new and independent way of life while keeping them safe, warm, fed, and clothed. By providing for basic needs and counseling, advocating on their behalf, supporting affirming behaviors, and modeling positive alternatives, Christian Care seeks to end the cycle of abuse and instead offer residents the opportunity to become self-reliant, self-actualizing and contributing members of society.
Donating to this event not only demonstrates commitment to "de feet" domestic violence, but is also a valuable charitable contribution. For more information about Walk the Walk and the River of Remembrance and Renewal, contact Kris Houghton at (309) 788-2273.
