Hutchinson Metro Center to be lit Purple starting Wednesday in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
BRONX, NY – State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) will be joined by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. as well as members of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce to announce the launch of the Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivor’s Program at the Hutchinson Metro Center. The program is aimed at helping victims of domestic violence gain financial independence and freedom. In addition the Hutchinson Metro Center will be lit in purple to commemorate the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
WHO: State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester)
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Joseph Kelleher, Bronx Chamber of Commerce Chairman & Hutchinson Metro Center President and COO
Lenny Caro, President & CEO, Bronx Chamber of Commerce
Michelle Dolgow Cristofaro, Bronx H.I.R.E. Administrator
Cecilia Gaston, Violence Intervention Program Executive Director
Maria Martinez, Violence Intervention Program representative
Bronx Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Members
WHEN: Wednesday, October 1, 4:30PM
WHERE: Hutchinson Metro Center, 1250 Waters Place, Bronx, NY 10461
WHAT: Announcement of Bronx H.I.R.E Domestic Violence Survivors Job Readiness and Internship Program – which will pair abuse victims with a comprehensive job training and certification program leading women on a path to real-life careers and financial independence. Women will be selected to participate in the launch of the Bronx H.I.R.E. Survivor’s Program from the non-profit organization – Violence Intervention Program (VIP).
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