Friday, October 11th, 2024
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Bessemer Park- 8930 S. Muskegon Ave. Chicago, IL 60617
This year we are planning to go all out with a variety of activities! From 3:00 to 4:00, we will parade around the park to raise awareness about domestic violence. From 4:00 to 6:00 will be our rally. This rally will consist of survivor speakers, an alderman speaker, relationship-themed worksheets and games for teens, a story-time area for little ones, an affirmation coloring station, food, and more!
Registration:
If you are interested in attending, please register at https://tinyurl.com/FR-DVAM-20th or at our Eventbrite page.
Event History:
Back in 1981, the same year Family Rescue was founded, Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) evolved from the Day of Unity conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The month is intended to be a designated time to mourn those killed by their abusers and the impacts of abuse, celebrate survivors, and connect advocates. In the past we have marched on the sidewalks throughout the South Side demanding peace, created public las ofrendas (Dia de los Muertos alters), passed out backpacks with resources, and fed our community. We’ve done this all while amplifying the voices of survivors, raising awareness about domestic violence, and encouraging others to join us in our mission to eliminate abuse in the Chicagoland area. You can learn more about our work here.
Donations:
If you are interested in donating, we accept both monetary donations to fund our services, in-kind donations for clients, raffle donations and the donating of time via volunteering.
- If you are interested in making a monetary donation, please click here: https://familyrescueinc.org/donate/
- If you are interested in making an in-kind donation for our clients, please contact development@familyrescueinc.org to make an appointment. We are happy to accept toiletries, cleaning supplies, new bras, new socks, and more. If you are interested in donating furniture and/or mattresses, please contact our partner, the Chicago Furniture Bank, and fill our their online form.
- If you are interested in volunteering for this event, we are looking for volunteers to assist at the donation table, activity stations, as well as artists to help make posters/decor. Please specify your interests and email Family Rescue’s Training Coordinator at r.murphy@familyrescueinc.org with “Volunteering for DVAM” in the subject line.
Sponsors:
Thank you for your consideration to sponsor our event! Your sponsorship uplifts victims of domestic violence and their children while also raising awareness the pandemic of violence in our community. You are making a difference. Please contact administration@familyrescueinc.org to learn more.
Event Safety:
In accordance with city parade policy, we will have a small Chicago Police Department presence at this event. In an effort to create a safe space we also ask that attendees bring only clear bags. We ask to please not take photos or videos of other attendees without their consent.
Event Accessibility:
The venue is wheelchair accessible and will have multiple seating areas. We ask that attendees contribute to help making the event fragrance-free to accommodate participants with fragrance sensitivity. This means not wearing cologne, perfume, scented lotions/aftershave, strong smelling hair products, and products of a similar nature. A live stream of the speakers will be available to view from our Instagram @FamilyRescue.
Map of Parade:
