Barre Elks Lodge recently donated items and cash to Circle (formerly known as Battered Women’s Service and Shelter). Circle is is the non-profit organization in Washington County, Vermont that provides support and services to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. Circle provides a safe, confidential living place for women and children fleeing from abusive situations. Shelter staff offer emotional support, resources, and education about healthy relationships for residents while working with them to plan a future free from abuse.
Over $750 in household items such as sheets, pillows, towels, coffee makers, crockpots, dinnerware and cash was donated. Funds were raised at the annual “Glitz & Glam Gala” held in November.
Cindy Browning, Circle Shelter Coordinator, deemed the donation “very generous, (you) have no idea what this will mean to our clients”.
Photo taken by Kristin Calcagni attached:
From L to R: Circle Youth and Family Coordinator Lucinda Brewer, Circle Shelter Coordinator Cindy Browning, Trustee Michael Bartolucci, Board of Directors President Brian McAvoy, Lecturing Knight Donna Bartolucci, Past State First Lady Terry Paine, Michele Campo.