Crisis Center Hosts Virtual Walk Against Domestic Violence

ORLAND PARK, IL — Since 2008, the Crisis Center for South Suburbia Auxiliary has raised over $135,000 to support domestic violence programs and services in Chicago’s south suburbs. This year, the group is once again hosting a Virtual Walk Against Domestic Violence, according to a news release from the center.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides free emergency shelter and community-based housing, counseling, advocacy, community education and prevention services for victims of domestic violence. The Crisis Center has impacted the lives of more than 60,000 people since it was founded 43 years ago.

Last year the event raised over $6,000, and Auxiliary members are hoping to exceed that amount this year.

“The pandemic has shown us the importance of caring for one another, especially those whose lives have hung on a thread due to violence and abuse,” said Crisis Center Auxiliary President Marie Kaminski. “Your support can be a lifeline for these women and their children.”

Donors can give online at AuxWalk2021.givesmart.com or mail a check to Crisis Center Auxiliary, P.O. Box 174, Palos Park, IL, 60464. Donation levels are listed on the website, but gifts in any amount are welcome, the release states.

The Auxiliary is collecting funds now through the end of September, which will be used for programs, client emergency needs such as car repairs, prescriptions, transportation to court and medical appointments, and meals for residents in the Crisis Center’s emergency shelter, the release states.

Visit www.crisisctr.org for details. If you are a victim of domestic violence and need help, call the Crisis Center’s hotline at 708-429-SAFE.