11th Annual Walk to End Domestic & Teen Dating Violence

The 11^th Annual Walk to End Domestic & Teen Dating Violence will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9AM-2PM at Lake Merritt.  This Walk, a benefit in support of A Safe Place – the only comprehensive domestic violence shelter in Oakland, is designed to raise awareness about the impact domestic violence has in the community; raise awareness amongst teens about the dangers of teen dating violence and sexual harassment; and raise funds to continue providing life changing programs and services to victims of domestic & teen dating violence.

This year’s Walk includes a Community Resource Expo which is an opportunity for local businesses and nonprofits to promote their products and/or services to the community while supporting A Safe Place.  In addition, A Celebration of Life is being planned to showcase performers from the community as a way to pay tribute to victims and survivors of domestic & teen dating violence.

There are many ways for the community to support this Walk and A Safe Place.  Sponsorship opportunities are still available; local businesses and nonprofits can sign up to participate in the Community Resources Expo; register as fundraising walkers and/or as volunteers on the day of the Walk.

For more information on how to get involved including sponsorship and tabling opportunities, contact Alex Arteaga, aarteaga@arteagacoltassoc.com.   or call the 11^th Annual Walk to End Domestic & Teen Dating Violence Hotline at (510)859-8111.