PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVENT
ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR DV SHELTER
On average, twenty four people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, more than twelve million women and men over the course of a year. District Attorney Holley Carnright will be hosting a fundraising event on September 10, 2015 at one of Ulster County’s premier venues, the Headless Horseman in Esopus. All proceeds will be donated to the Washbourne House, Ulster County’s only domestic violence shelter.
“We had put together a dynamic team anticipating my 2015 campaign for re-election. When we learned that I will not have an opponent, we kicked around the idea of using our combined energies to try and help victims of domestic violence. I learned recently that the shelter has lost a $50,000.00 grant which was critical to the services they provide and they are really scrambling for money” stated Carnright.
“I see firsthand the effects and consequences of domestic violence and felt strongly that this was a perfect time to give something back to our community” said Holley Carnright, District Attorney of Ulster County. “I hope everyone will come out and support this event. Our goal is to raise $10,000.00 to help with therapeutic and operational costs of the Washbourne House.”
“When a woman and her children come to the shelter, they quite literally have nothing but the clothing they are wearing. We provide them, not only essentials: food, clothing, toiletries, but also counselling and emotional comfort” stated Michael Berg, Director of the Family of Woodstock.
The food and beverages for the event are being sponsored by Mainetti, Mainetti & O’Connor and the RSS Agency. Mike Jubie, owner of Headless Horseman, has graciously offered his property as the venue, at no cost, and he will provide behind the scene hayrides for both children and adults. Donations are $40.00 for each adult. There is no charge for children.
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