Domestic violence victims to be remembered at Flowers on the River, Rock Island
The Elephant Club and Family Resources will host their 14th annual 'Flowers on the River' event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, to remember those who have died from domestic violence.
During the event, the names of victims will be read along with a symbolic placement offlowers on the Mississippi River. It serves as a public display of community support, raises awareness about domestic violence, and provides a space for reflection and remembrance for victims and their families.
This year, guest speakers at the event will be Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, CEO of Argrow's House, and Michi Lacefield, Illinois domestic violence supervisor of Family Resources Survivor Services. The families of some victims being remembered at the event will also say a few words.
About Family Resources
Founded in 1849, Family Resources is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and individuals by providing quality services and engaging community resources to create effective solutions. Services are provided throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois, with main offices in Clinton, Muscatine, Davenport, and Moline.
About the Elephant Club
The Elephant Club is a group of ordinary men who serve as positive role models formen, women, children and youth in our community by standing against the problem ofviolence against women.
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