Presentation of Blankets

L to R:  Sue Matheny – WCCS/ P.J. Halter, Carole Brauner & Dawn Green –  Zonta Club of the Whitsundays

 The Zonta and Friends knitting group presented six hand knitted, gorgeous blankets to WCCS for the Women’s Refuge Crisis Accommodation.  The blankets are of different sizes for families. The knitting group works all year making blankets for our local families and send several shipments overseas as well.

 This presentation of blankets is one of many events taking place during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, which began on 25 November 2013. Our local Zonta Club of the Whitsundays has been busy spreading the message for for not only this 16 days but for the entire year. If you are in a situation where you need to call for help call 1-800-Respect or 1-800-DVConnect.

The Zonta Says No International Campaign to end Violence Against Women is running from November 2012 to January 2014.   “In 2013, as the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women focuses on fighting violence against women, we support the initiative with “Zonta Says NO”, a worldwide campaign saying no to violence against women. Do not look away. Join us!” – Zonta International President Lynn McKenzie.

Club Coordinator for this project is PJ Halter who can be contacted on 49464363 or mobile 0427671055 and would be more than happy to be contacted if you would like more information.

Taken from The Whitsunday Times 5 December 2013

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