TriCounty Community Network To Host “Domestic Violence – Discover The Signs” Meeting As Part Of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

WHAT:         The SAFE (Supporting Abuse-Free Environments) Program of the TriCounty Community Network (TCN) will be hosting a meeting on “Domestic Violence – Discover the Signs” as part of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  The event is aimed at building awareness of domestic violence; helping individuals discover the signs of unhealthy relationships around them and what they can do; and the resources available to help those in unhealthy relationships.

Daniel J. Reavy, director of External Affairs for Verizon Pennsylvania, will speak and share a video “Telling Amy’s Story”, a story of a Verizon employee’s life as a domestic violence victim and how it affected the world around her.

WHO:             TCN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership-based organization that partners with nonprofits, businesses and community members to improve health, social and environmental conditions.  Serving Western Montgomery, Northern Chester and Eastern Berks counties in Pennsylvania, TCN offers six key programs: Build Up Youth, CARE (Caring in Alternative Residential Environments), Environmental Awareness, Homeless Services, SAFE (Supporting Abuse Free Environments), and Workforce Development.  For more information on TCN, visit www.tcnetwork.org.

WHEN:          Tuesday, October 16, 2012

8:00 – 10:00 A.M.

WHERE:       MontgomeryCountyCommunity College – West Campus

101 College Drive

Pottstown, PA

COST:              FREE for members or first time attendees.  $25 for non-members.

Breakfast Sponsor:  Pottstown Area Seniors’ Center

RSVP:              Members of the media should RSVP to Karen Higgins, A&E

Communications, atkhiggins@aandecomm.com or (610) 831-5723.  To attend the event, register at http://www.tcnetwork.org/news-events/meeting-registration/ or call TCN at (610)705-3301 ext. 2.