Iota Iota Iota, Gamma Nu Chapter, is hosting a collection drive for the residents of Lubbock Women's Protective Services during the month of October 1-31, 2015 to bring awareness to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
What is DVAM?
In October 1981 the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) held the first "National Day of Unity." The "National Day of Unity" was a time meant to connect other advocates working in the mission to end domestic violence. The hope was that by connecting other advocates around the country more could be done in the area of advocacy.
As time went on, the day became a week of remembrance and eventually the day became a full month of Awareness. With the leadership of NCADV, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was held in October of 1987. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hot line.
In 1989 the U.S. Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, Women's Protective Services teams up with local government to proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
What is WPS?
Women's Protective Services of Lubbock, Inc. (WPS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization specializing in advocacy for women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence. WPS has been serving Lubbock TX and the surrounding communities since 1978. Women's Protective Services is a community-based program supported by volunteers.
Items needed include:
- Pillows
- Towels
- Twin-sized Bed Linens
This opportunity of engagement is open to the Texas Tech Campus. Please bring donations to the bin in the Women's Studies Program office in DOAK Hall Room 123.
CONTACT: Tricia Earl, unit coordinator and academic advisor, the Women's Studies Program, T (806) 742-4335.
