Communities of Light Raising Money for Domestic Violence Awareness

Womanspace and East Windsor Township are holding Communities of Light, aimed to raise money for domestic violence awareness and victim services, according to a news release.

The event will light up the area outside the Municipal Building. Participants can purchase luminary kits, which include six candles, for $10 at PNC Bank, Gold’s Gym and Fulton Bank, the release said.

“The lighting of luminaries is a unique means of increasing local awareness of the ongoing presence of domestic violence in all of our communities and to serve as a symbol of hope for all those who struggle with violence in their homes,” said Mayor Janice Mironov.

Communities of Light will be held Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Municipal Building.

“We hope that our participation will help focus public attention on the subject of domestic violence and encourage residents to become more aware of support efforts available to victims and families,” Mironov said in the release.

Mironov declared Domestic Violence Awareness month and made a private donation to help the cause.

“As a community, we also wish to express our strong support for organizations like Womanspace and our local Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and to recognize the important assistance they provide to victims of domestic violence.”

Womanspace is a non-profit organization in Mercer County that provides crisis intervention and support for domestic violence and sexual assault victims.