Communities of Light™ Countywide Lighting is TODAY – Monday, December 8, 2014, at dusk
Mercer County residents will light candles at dusk on Monday, December 8, 2014, in recognition of the Womanspace 13th Annual Communities of Light™ (COL), the largest single project in Mercer County and New Jersey designed to increase awareness about the serious issues of domestic violence and sexual assault. Click here to learn more about Communities of Light.
Each luminary kit costs $10 and includes supplies and safety instructions for assembling 6 luminary displays to cover 150 linear feet. Kits are for sale at various retail locations throughout Mercer County, click for a complete list of Retailers. No time to get to the store? Click here to purchase a Virtual Luminary.
Thousands of candles will sparkle as Mercer County residents unite in illuminating their neighborhood streets, walkways, businesses, churches and community centers. Click here for a list of municipal and community lightings.
Womanspace uses this annual awareness campaign to raise funds by selling luminary kits containing votive candles and luminary bags with assembly instructions, for lighting in public ceremonies or vigils at dusk on a night during the winter solstice. Volunteers coordinate participation within their neighborhoods, businesses, police stations, faith groups and community organizations to illuminate the night and send the message that “Peace Begins at Home.” Porches, walkways, driveways and sidewalks will be lit in a united message of hope for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault.
Proceeds from this event enable Womanspace to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families, ensuring that no victim is ever turned away. Services include emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, victim assistance, and transitional housing. Founded over 30 years ago, Womanspace Inc. is the only non-profit agency serving victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Mercer County.
Womanspace is grateful for the generous support of our sponsors: Capital Health, PNC Bank, Wells Fargo, Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Doctors Express Urgent Care, Trenk DiPasquale Della Fero and Sodono, Mason, Griffin, Pierson P.c. Counselors at Law, and the Bank of Princeton.
If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault and are in need of assistance, please call Womanspace’s 24-Hour Hotline at 609-394-9000.
