Candlelight Vigil Held for Domestic Violence Victims

Tierra Reid, owner of Stylish Consignments, along with staff and members of the Lilburn Woman's Club (LWC) held a candlelight vigil Thursday evening in rememberance of friends and family members who have lost their lives to domestic violence. 

This dedicated group of women collaborated and hosted a $1, $2, $3 overstock clothing sale earlier this month, raising $1,355. That money was presented to Daalyah "Dee" Howard, children's advocate at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, Thursday after the vigil. 

The candlelight vigil is a way to honor those victims and encourage the public to take a stand against domestic violence. This month's fundraiser focused on the children of the victims of domestic abuse whose lives are shattered whether their parents decide to stay or flee.    

"Georgia ranks sixth in the nation leading in domestic violence against women. We are hoping to shed light on an issue that is too often dealt with in silence and to build public awareness that DV is a choice and it needs to stop," stated Linda Newton, the LWC and GFWC Georgia Domestic Violence Awareness chairman.

If you or someone you know needs help, you can call the PADV Crisis Line at 770-963-9799. Their services are available 24 hours a day, and they are confidential.