Tag Archive: #domesticviolence

Spring Cleaning Donation Drive

The Catholic Charities Domestic Violence Program is hosting a Spring Cleaning Donation Drive.  Much is needed for survivors of domestic violence in times of crisis and transition. They are in need of the following items… Adult Clothing: Shirts Pants Skirts [read more...]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Read about the factors that make teens more susceptible to abuse, warning signs and ways to speak to teens about Teen Dating Violence. “Because I love you,” can turn quickly from an innocent [read more...]

Signs Your Relationship May be Unhealthy

Frequent arguments over spending habits. Jealous comments about the attractive co-worker at your boyfriend’s office. These things may come up so often in your relationship that you consider them normal. But a healthy relationship makes you feel good and is [read more...]

Domestic Abuse Webinar: Cycle of Violence

The Domestic Violence Awareness Outreach at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Elk Grove Village, is hosting a free webinar this Sunday, 2/28 at 7:00 pm, titled, “The Cycle of Violence.” Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers [read more...]

WINGS Easter Basket Donations

The St. James Stepping Stones Ministry and Our Lady of the Wayside Parish are partnering again this year to provide Easter hope to children living in WINGS shelters during the Easter season due to domestic violence in their homes. We will provide 50 Easter [read more...]