A Night in Our City June 19, 2009

Mark your calendars for June 19th from 6:00pm-9:00pm and come out to the corner of Park and 10th Street for the Salvation Army and Response Church’s first “Night In Our City: A Fundraiser to Support Women and Children Affected by Domestic Violence.”

Here’s why:

Of the 150 women and children served last month at the downtown shelter, 107 were seeking shelter due to domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, isolation and forced prostitution.

The first quarter of this year we have already seen 367 women and 199 children seeking safety and shelter.

Last year we served 1,785 people. That’s 1,057 women and 728 children. Homeless and abused. In our city!

We serve an average of 6,500 meals per month. Three meals a day, seven days a week.

Come on out, enjoy a slice of HotBox pizza, a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade, and hot cup of coffee provided by Starbucks. Listen to some live music, play carnival games with your kids, and participate in a silent auction.

Official Website: http://indysocialservices.org