Domestic Violence Awareness Month Candlelight Vigil

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, HopeWorks of Howard County invites you to our annual Candlelight Vigil. Join us as we acknowledge survivors, honor the memory of domestic violence victims, and envision a world free from violence.

Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Venue: HopeWorks of Howard County: 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. (Enter through Suite 100; Training Rooms A&B)

Featured community speakers include will share their experiences, observations, and/or reflections on domestic violence:

• Wanda Wilson, Survivor Speaker
• Eileen Zeller, Extreme Risk Protection Order Lead for Howard County’s Moms Demand Action
• Detective First Class Alison Falconer, Howard County Police Department’s Domestic Violence Section
• Michele Beaulieu, HopeWorks Board President

HopeWorks will also lead the community in a reflection activity and candle lighting. We invite you to please wear purple as a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and personal dedication to domestic violence awareness.

Performances made possible by the Howard County Arts Council through a grant from Howard County Government.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

9700 Patuxent Woods Dr suite 100, 9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, United States