The Women’s Center leads marchers up Union Street in New Bedford on 10/24, to remember those lost to domestic violence. Photo by Glenn Silva.
To commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Greater New Bedford Women’s Center is holding a variety of events throughout October.
T-shirts from the Clothesline Project line the Unitarian Church in New Bedford as people line up to speak about someone who was lost to domestic violence. Photos by Glenn C. Silva.
On Tuesday, 10/24, supporters gathered for a candlelight vigil in front of New Bedford City hall and marched to the Unitarian Church, where a display of the Clothesline Project was part of a program to remember the victims of domestic violence.
L-R: Christine Lessa and Arlinda Ribeiro prepare to march after the vigil in front of New Bedford City Hall to remember domestic violence victims. Photo by Glenn Silva.
To learn more about The Women’s Center, call 508-996-3343 or visit www.thewomenscentersc.com.
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