Clear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce: The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month: We Are Resilient

Press release from the Clear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce:

October 1, 2021

This October, The Bridge Over Troubled Waters is asking community members of all ages to join the Bridge in honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month and help us break the silence. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 40% of Texas women and 35% of Texas men experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Domestic violence also affects teens at staggering rates, 1 in 3 teens while in high school experience abuse from a dating partner.

The theme for this year’s DVAM is We Are Resilient, which speaks to the resiliency of domestic violence survivors, their children and those who selflessly support them. The Bridge has planned numerous ways community members can join us in our efforts to break the silence, spread awareness, and honor the strength of survivors. We hope you can attend the following community events:

October 1st Press Conference 3:00 PM 3811 Allen Genoa: Confirmed Jeff Wagner, Mayor Pasadena; Jerry Muton, Mayor Deer Park; Josh Bruegger, Pasadena Police Chief; Jerry Garcia, Constable Pct. 2, Dr. John Mrozek, Board Chairman The Bridge; Oliva Rivers, CEO The Bridge; Chad Burke, CEO Economic Alliance Houston Port Region.

October 4th – October 8th Paint Pasadena Purple Kits: Stop by The Bridge Pasadena location anytime between the hours of 8-5 for a kit of DVAM themed items to help us spread awareness. Each kit has purple ribbon to tie around your trees and DVAM themed swag to show your support of our movement to end domestic violence! South Houston Library will be another pick location for our kits October 7th -October 9th.

October 23rd Purple Paws for A Cause: A family & pet friendly festival and animal adoption event at Burke Crenshaw Park to highlight that all family members deserve a safe and loving home. Join us 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM to enjoy music, moon walks, food, face painting and lots of puppy love.

October 30th Black Light Zumba: Dance is one of the best stress relievers, and who wouldn’t want to dance for a worthy cause? Show your support for domestic violence survivors by dancing with your friends or family all afternoon! For details go to https://tbotw.org/news-events/

Wisdom Wednesday Videos: DVAM Edition- Check out the Bridge’s Facebook page or YouTube Channel each Wednesday in October to learn more about domestic violence, how to support friends or family, and how you can help us prevent domestic violence.

For more information call at 713-472-0753, visit tbotw.org or visit us on social media. The Bridge Over Troubled Waters is a comprehensive crisis center serving all survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Harris County. All our services are free, confidential, and offered bilingually. Our services include a 24-Hour Hotline (713-473-2801), Emergency Shelter, Permanent Housing, Individual & Family Therapy, Support Groups, Education & Prevention, Children’s Services, Mobile Advocacy, Legal Advocacy, and 24-Hour Accompaniment services to local hospitals. Our mission is to provide support, safety and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

This press release was produced by the Clear Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.