Women's clubs to support Serenity House

April 02--MOULTRIE, Ga. -- On April 28, thousands of members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Georgia will be out in their local communities collecting personal care items for local domestic violence shelters and raising awareness of their national signature project: Domestic violence awareness and prevention.

Moultrie Junior Women's Club and the Moultrie Federated Guild will be outside of Walmart and Publix from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. greeting the general public, sharing information about local resources for victims and collecting personal care items for victims of all ages such as: diapers, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, hair brushes, paper towels, trash bags, feminine hygiene products, shavers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.

Every nine seconds in the U.S. a woman is assaulted or beaten, according to a press release from the state group. Studies also show that 3-4 million children between the ages of 3-17 are at risk of exposure to domestic violence each year. This abusive behavior has devastating effects on our society and impacts individuals in every community across America.

GFWC Georgia members have chosen April 28 -- during Volunteers in Action Week -- as the group's Day of Service to be a visible force in local communities helping domestic violence victims break the cycle of violence and allow them and their families to thrive on their road to recovery.

"The consequences of domestic violence can span generations and it is more important than ever that GFWC Georgia members come together to raise awareness and advocate for those victims who do not feel they have a voice," said GFWC Georgia President Ida Dorvee.

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