October 28, 2019
Media Contact:
Scott L. Peterson, Director of Communications, Office of Public Information, 202-277-9412
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball will light the George Howard Building purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month tonight and every night for the rest of October. Domestic violence harms nearly a third of women and nearly 20% of children. Since 1987, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been designated as an opportunity to raise awareness and promote resources for healing.
“While we mourn those we have lost, honor the stories of survivors, and bring together advocates who work to end the cycle of violence, we join in raising awareness for this important cause,” said Ball. “Throughout the year, we continue to encourage respect and kindness in all our relationships, as well as meaningful change in our community. To learn more about domestic violence, what you can do to help, or if you wish to seek help, visit the HopeWorks of Howard County at wearehopeworks.org/ or call them at (410) 997-2272.”
WHAT: Lighting the George Howard Building purple in honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WHEN: Monday, October 28, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: George Howard Building (3430 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043)