FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 15, 2024
Media Contact: Caroline Holden
Abshire Public Relations
912.695.7881
pr@abshirepr.com

MACON, GA – In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Crisis Line & Safe House is holding two candlelight vigils to honor victims of domestic violence, celebrate the strength of survivors, and unite the community in standing against abuse. The vigils will take place on Tuesday, October 29th in Macon and Wednesday, October 30th in Gray, Georgia. Both events are free and open to the public.

The vigils serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost to domestic violence while offering hope and support to those who have survived and continue to heal. Community members are invited to attend these events and encouraged to bring friends and family members to show their commitment to ending domestic violence and collective support for victims, survivors, and their families. 

Event Details:

• October 29, 2024 – Candlelight Vigil in Partnership with Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia

  • Time: 6:00 PM

  • Location: Washington Park, Corner of Magnolia Street and College Street, Macon, GA

  • Speakers Include: Rebecca Grist, Solicitor General for Bibb County, and Vernice Carson, Survivor

• October 30, 2024 – Candlelight Vigil

  • Time: 6:00 PM

  • Location: Carol’s Park, 110 S. Jefferson Street, Gray, GA 31032

  • Speakers Include: The Honorable Stephen Bradley, Jones County Superior Court, and The Honorable Lewis Patterson, Chief Magistrate Judge of Jones County

Jamie Bormann, Executive Director of Crisis Line & Safe House, emphasized the significance of these vigils stating, “Domestic violence touches every community, and through these events, we not only honor those who have been affected but also rally together to show that there is a path forward, and that support is available. We invite everyone to join us in this stand against violence.”

For more information on the work of Crisis Line & Safe House, please visit  www.cl-sh.org. For information regarding the candlelight vigils, please contact:

Macon Vigil:

Suzanne Walker at 478-745-9292 or swalker@cl-sh.org

Gray Vigil: 

Christina Wright for the Gray vigil 478-731-9018 or cwright@cl-sh.org 

About Crisis Line & Safe House: 

Crisis Line & Safe House (CL&SH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting victims of family violence, sexual assault, and stalking across seven counties in Central Georgia, including Bibb, Crawford, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, and Twiggs. Since its founding in 1978 as a 24-hour Crisis Intervention Hotline, the agency has expanded its services to include a safe shelter, two sexual assault examination centers, a legal services division, and in-house counseling. The organization is also the lead agency and anchor partner for the One Safe Place Macon Family Justice Center, CL&SH’s newest initiative. Crisis Line & Safe House remains committed to providing crisis intervention, comprehensive support, recovery services, and education to help prevent and break the cycle of violence in the community. The hotline continues to operate around the clock, staffed by trained advocates 24/7, 365 days a year. To learn more about Crisis Line & Safe House, and their services, please visit www.cl-sh.org. 

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