October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
From Safehouse Facebook:
On Thursday, October 13th, Paul’s Diamond Center will host a benefit event for SafeHouse of Shelby County to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The fundraiser will take place from 5 pm– 8 pm at Paul’s Diamond Center, located in the Colonial Promenade shopping center in Alabaster. Attendees can purchase a “diamond packet” containing one loose stone for ten dollars apiece. All “diamond packets” but one will contain a cubic zirconia. The winning packet will contain a real half carat diamond valued at $1,500. All of the stones will be tested at the end of the evening, revealing the real diamond. The benefit will also feature a silent auction. Music will be provided by renowned musician Keith “Cashmere” Williams. Proceeds from the purchase of diamond packets and silent auction items will be donated to SafeHouse of Shelby County. The event is open to the public.
SafeHouse will premier their 2011, “In the Words of a Survivor” video at the fundraiser. The video, courtesy of Tommy Wier of Cahaba New Media, describes the impact of domestic violence, and identifies the necessity for SafeHouse services in the community. Images from the 2011 No Stereotypes: An Anti-Violence Campaign will also be featured at the fundraiser.
