Canyon Creek Services holds Domestic Violence Awareness Month events
By Rachelle Hughes
Standing up to domestic violence with the help of the community is the goal of Canyon Creek Services this October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month as it prepares for a full month of awareness and fundraising events centered around domestic violence.
“Last year, 44 Utah domestic related homicides took place in Utah, with one of those happening here in Cedar City,” said Canyon Creek Services awareness and prevention director Roxy Burkhart. “Domestic violence is a reality we deal with every day at Canyon Creek Services. This month, we are spreading awareness on domestic violence through many events and educational presentations.”
Events to participate in this month include Dine Out for Shelter Oct. 18, which coincides with National Awareness campaign Purple Thursday, a day to show support by wearing the color purple to honor domestic violence awareness.
Canyon Creek Services Dine Out for Shelter has been an important fundraiser for serving survivors in our community for seven years now. The goal this year is to raise $20,000 to help with the ever increasing number of survivors needing services as well as to provide safe shelter for those in need. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their proceeds for Oct. 18 to Canyon Creek Services. Pizza Cart, Palette Creamery, Pisco Peruvian Cuisine, and Charlies Southern BBQ will donate 50 percent of their proceeds. All American Diner, Teriyaki Grill, 5 Buck Pizza, Bruno’s, both Dairy Queen Locations, Pasty Pub, Perks Coffee and Smoothies, Pork Belly’s Eatery and Catering, Centro Woodfired Pizzeria, Brick House Cafe, The Depot Grill Steak and Seafood, The French Spot, and Tacos El Jefe will each contribute 25 percent.
Tune into KSUB-AM 590 every Friday morning from 7:30 to 8 a.m. to hear a representative from Canyon Creek Services engage in important discussions around domestic violence and the month’s events.
The last event of the month will be a candlelight vigil in remembrance of the victims who have been lost this year in Utah due to domestic violence. The vigil will be held at Main Street Park in Cedar City Oct. 30 starting around 6 p.m.
Canyon Creek Services provides advocacy services and emergency shelter services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Iron, Beaver, and Garfield counties. Services include emergency housing, food, clothing, crisis intervention, information, referral, legal and medical advocacy, support groups, and assistance in creating safety plans and service plans to achieve independence and self-reliance. Crisis help is available via the 24-hour hotline at (435) 233-5732.
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