From today, Monday, July 17, 2023, through Sunday, July 23rd, the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of the two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that service our area.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety. DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. It offers multiple services and professional staff to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. All victim services are free and confidential, and all services offered are multicultural/multilingual. These services include assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing, and personal items.
Counseling and legal services are also introduced in addition to transportation assistance, children’s advocacy, weekly play-based children’s programming focused on self-esteem and healthy communication and referrals to community resources. The DVCC also provides economic advocacy, including budget development and assistance with job searches and resumes.
New Unused
Backpacks
Notebooks
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Crayons
New and Unused Lunch Boxes
Graphing Calculators
Gift cards (Staples, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
Donations can be left in the collection bin located in the lobby of the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, Westport between July 17th and 23rd. Donations can also be brought to the collection bin located at ASF Sports & Outdoors, 1560 Post Road East. The WDVTF would like to thank ASF for their partnership on this project.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, help can be reached via the 24-hour hotline, 1-888-774-2900 and additional information can be found on the DVCC website, www.dvccct.org
For more information on Westport Domestic Violence Task Force membership and initiatives, please check out our Facebook page, here