Back-to-School Supply Drive
(Westport, CT) – From Sunday, July 28, 2024, through Sunday, August 4th, the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force (WDVTF) will be collecting back-to-school supplies for residents of the two Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) safe houses that serve our area and DVCC’s community clients. This year, our community partners, the Westport Rotary Club and Positive Directions, are joining in this effort.
The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) supports individuals on their journey to safety. DVCC advocates for individuals who are experiencing abuse in personal relationships. The DVCC’s role is to help those experiencing any level of domestic violence and assist them in building a safer environment for the well-being of themselves and their families. Their services include housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and emergency safe housing. All victim services are free and confidential, and all services offered are multicultural/multilingual.
The DVCC safe house and community clients need the following items to ensure the children are prepared for the new school year:
- New & Unused Backpacks
- Notebooks
- Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Crayons
- Lunch Boxes
- 3×3 Sticky note pads
- 3 Ring binders
- Graphing Calculators
- Gift cards (Staples, Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)
Donations can be left in the collection bins at the following locations between July 29th and August 4th:
- Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road, Westport
- Positive Directions, 90 Post Road West, Westport
The WDVTF would like to extend our gratitude to the Westport Rotary Club and Positive Directions for their assistance with the supply drive. We would also like to thank the Westport community for its generosity and support, year after year.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, help can be reached via the 24-hour hotline, 1-888-774-2900, and additional information can be found on the DVCC website, www.dvccct.org.
For more information on Westport Domestic Violence Task Force membership and initiatives, please check out our Facebook page: Westport Domestic Violence Task Force.