Voices of Hope (voicesofhope.org) is hosting the 28th annual Shop to Stop Family Violence Week Saturday, October 22 through Friday, October 28. Throughout the week, you can shop at locally-owned businesses while supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the community. Participating retailers will donate 2% of their proceeds during the week to Voices of Hope, which provides crisis intervention services for victims of relationship violence and sexual assault in Lincoln and Lancaster County. For a full list of participating businesses and sponsors, visit Voices of Hope’s website.
Executive Director Marcee Metzger shared why this event is so important to the organization: “This week means so much to our mission to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The campaign brings awareness to what we do both within the community and to those who may need our help.”
Voices of Hope provides free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and incest. Last year, the organization answered more than 8,000 calls from individuals needing help or information related to domestic violence and sexual assault, and assisted more than 2,500 victims and survivors through services such as safety planning, counseling, protection order assistance, support groups, and legal and medical advocacy. Anyone wanting additional information or ways to support Voices of Hope can contact Resource Development Coordinator Yaquelin Lizarraga at yaquelin@voicesofhopelincoln.org. Learn more at voicesofhope.org.