Everyone is familiar with the Pink Ribbon through the month of October. What you may not know is that October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
According to Safe Horizon, one in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is murdered by her current or former partner. I am sad to say that in a recent study, my home state of Tennessee ranks in the top 10 for these cases.
If you or anyone you know is in this dangerous situation, contact local authorities or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-SAFE.
An organization that has made great strides to empower women and their families is the YWCA. A major player in race relations and labor unions, the YWCA started as Ladies Christian Association in 1858. Now in over 125 countries and reaching 25 million women, the organization has programs for women of all ages, including sexual health programs. Many of the 1,300 US sites are looking for volunteers, matching jobs with your talents and interests. For more information on programs, volunteering or a location near you, visit ywca.org.
To support the foundation and its services, B In Your Bonnet will donate a portion of its profits to YWCA for the month of October. You never know, a mug can change a life. Find yours at my shop.
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