FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale and Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. invite friends and supporters to the launch of The Clothesline Project to spread the word to stop abuse for everyone on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 4 p.m. Adults and children can decorate t-shirts and help generate awareness in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale near the Macy’s entrance.“The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale supports Women In Distress and its mission to end domestic violence,” said Melissa Milroy, senior marketing manager at The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale. “We are proud to provide this opportunity to raise much needed funds for such a worthy cause.”
Adults and children are invited to decorate a shirt with nonviolent messages, which then will be displayed on a clothesline as testimony to the problem of violence against men, women and children. T-shirts may be purchased for a suggested donation of $5 each, with all proceeds benefiting Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.
“The Clothesline Project is part of a larger Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign, spearheaded by Women In Distress. A series of local events and activities are held throughout the month of October to honor those who have lost their lives to domestic violence and celebrate those who are survivors. The Clothesline Project is a fun way to get the community involved in a creative project while helping others in need,” said Jennifer DeFerrari, AmeriCorps manager at Women In Distress. “We are committed to help spread a message of hope and support as too many families continue to be affected by domestic violence.”
Women In Distress currently operates a 132 bed shelter, an outreach center (Jim & Jan Moran Family Center) and a thrift store. Women In Distress’ programs and services are divided into Residential Services, Outreach Services, education and prevention. For more information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, visit www.womenindistress.org
About The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as one of South Florida's premier shopping destinations for its sophisticated level of merchandising and ambiance, is the largest and most upscale regional mall in Broward County. Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s anchor the popular center, which also features 100 specialty stores including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess, J. Crew and Pottery Barn. It is also home to Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa and a fine roster of dining establishments such as Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Truluck’s, P.F. Chang’s and Blue Martini. Just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s world famous beach, it is located at 2414 East Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale and is close to downtown, hotels, resorts, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center with easy access from Sunrise Boulevard, U.S. Highway 1 (Federal Highway), Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and U.S. Highway A1A (Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard). It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon. through Sat. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun. Restaurants enjoy later hours. More information is available by calling (954) 564-1036 or at www.galleriamall-fl.com.
About Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.Women In Distress is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County, Florida. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission through a 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter program, individual counseling, support groups and professional trainings which are aimed at educating the community on domestic violence. More information visit www.womenindistress.org.
