New Westminster residents and businesses are invited to shine a light on violence against women.
The Purple Light Nights campaign in New West will raise awareness about domestic violence and its impact on families. Community members are invited to attend a vigil that’s taking place on Monday, April 14 at city hall at 6:30 p.m.
“It’s to mark the start of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week,” said Adele Thompson of Monarch Place. “We have go purple glow sticks this year.”
This year’s Purple Light Nights campaign in New Westminster runs from April 6 to 20.
Once again, organizers are encouraging community members and businesses to put up purple lights to create awareness about violence against women.
“We do have them for sale,” Thompson said. “We have two different kinds.”
In addition to single purple light bulbs, people can buy strings of purple lights, which range from $10 to $20. Monarch Place is organizing this year’s event, with support from the Community Coordination of Women’s Safety.
For more information or to buy purple lights, call 604-521-1888.
