Demonstrating there is a lot of good in the world, 23 dancers at Radio Waves Music Festival participated in “Dance ‘Til There Is No More” to raise funds to support the work of the Violence Prevention Center.
The Violence Prevention Center (VPC) is a visible force for good in the community. Volunteers and supporters can frequently be seen sporting the teal T-shirts with the two-toned message “Believe there is good in the world,” which has the almost-hidden message, “Be the good in the world.”
During Radio Waves Music Festival, on Saturday, September 12, many of those volunteers were seen in the big tent, dancing up a storm. They were dancing for more than just fun— they were taking part in the “Dance ‘Til There Is No More” fundraiser.
Twenty-three dancers took part and raised just over $3,000 in support of the Violence Prevention Center.
The VPC has been in existence in Cook County for nearly 30 years. The mission of the VPC is to eliminate domestic and sexual violence against women, men, children and families in Cook County, and until that time, to facilitate their recovery, growth and change.
VPC believes that everyone has the right to live free of domestic and sexual violence. Victims have free and confidential access to a 24/7-crisis line, advocacy, emergency housing, information and referral and support groups.
In addition to raising money, dancers participated to draw attention to the NO MORE campaign. According to Jodi Yuhasey of the VPC, NO MORE is a unifying symbol to raise public awareness and engage bystanders around ending domestic violence and sexual assault.
Other events will be held by VPC during October, which is domestic violence awareness month. A candlelight vigil to honor and remember those affected by domestic violence will be held on the Day of Unity, on Thursday, October 8, 7 p.m. at Harbor Park in Grand Marais.
Anyone who would like to donate to the Violence Prevention Center or would like information about becoming a volunteer or a supporter can find out more online at www.hope- 4-u.org, by calling 218-387- 1262 or emailing hope4u@boreal.org.
The Violence Prevention Center encourages everyone to visit the NOMORE.org website to take the pledge to:
1. Learn about these issues and talk openly
about them.
2. Support survivors
3. Speak up
4. Donate time and funds to help support
organizations like the VPC.
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