April Domestic Violence Events

The networking I've been doing is starting to pay off with opportunities to attend upcoming events. There are three coming next April that you all should know about: The Clothesline Project, Take Back the Night, and Walk to End Domestic Violence and 5k run. For those of you who aren't familiar with these events, I'll give you a little brief.

The Clothesline Project is an opportunity for victims of domestic violence to express their feelings by decorating t-shirts. Another great way to share stories through visual art. Since 1990 the shirts have been displayed for the public, and there are clothesline events all across the nation. Any of you who are volunteering for my project are encouraged to create a t-shirt for the Clothesline Project.






Take Back the Night is a powerful protest against fear and violence that began in England, 1877 roughly, and has become a global phenomenon. We will have one at Tempe Town Lake with speakers, a band, a march through Mill Ave, t-shirts, etc. There is even a graphic art contest for the t-shirts that yours truly will contribute. The committee is looking for survivors who would like to speak at this event on April 16th. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?



Walk to End Domestic Violence and 5K Run is sponsored by The Arizona Foundation for Women. Tim and I have done the walk before surrounded by survivors who wear t-shirts with pictures of deceased loved ones. This annual event is full of booths that offer information. I am working on getting one there to promote the Bravery Project. I won't find out until February 2008, so cross your fingers. Booth or no booth, I plan be there.

I am sure there are many more that I am not aware of, but I will post them as I learn. If any of you want to be part of these events, drop me an email and I'll forward you to the right person.