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PSA: Go Purple Today to End Domestic Violence

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buzzz worthy. . . Anti-Domestic Violence advocates to wear purple on October 23, the nationwide domestic violence blackout day In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, today, October 23 is "Go Purple Day." Everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support for the victims an families affected by domestic violence.   By joining together and wearing purple the community at large sends the message of zero tolerance toward domestic abuse. In Prince William County, the ACTS Turning Point (ACTS) will "Go Purple" by taking a group photo of al organizations that offer support for victims of domestic abuse or would like to participate in this domestic violence awareness effort.  The photo will be taken in the parking lot of the organization starting at 12:00 noon. ACTS is located at 3900 Acts Lane; Dumfries, VA 22026 This public service message is from Jireh Communications Group,  creators of the "Pumps No Punches" campaign. ...

"Pumps No Punches" campaign kicks off online to help victims of domestic violence in Prince William County and beyond

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buzzz worthy. . . Jireh Communications Group partners with ACTS turning Point for anti domestic violence fund-raising and awareness effort. Local safe haven for domestic violence survivors to receive well deserved support from  "Pumps No Punches" and "Purple Purse" campaigns Jireh Communications Group is pleased to  announce the "Pumps No Punches" Stiletto Challenge benefiting ACTS Turning Point is underway.  In conjunction with the Sisterhood Confidential Women in Business Summit, the purpose of this initiative is  to build domestic violence awareness among the masses and to raise funds for ACTS Turning Point, the primary safe haven for victims of domestic abuse in Prince William County, serving the region. In observance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month the group will conduct two challenges, one online, one offline.  The online campaign for the  project kicks off   today, October 6 and will conclude on October 17.  The live...