Published on November 17, 2014

East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing the great work of Womanspace and the Domestic Violence Victim Response Team, and kicked off the East Windsor Township participation in the Womanspace "Communities of Light" on Monday, December 8. Mayor Mironov announced that East Windsor would be gathering to light up the East Windsor Municipal Building on Monday, December 8 at 5 p.m, followed by refreshments. The event is geared to raise funds for Womanspace and public awareness of domestic violence and services available to victims.

Kicking off the Township participation with a private check donation to Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart for Communities of Light, Mayor Mironov called on residents to participate in purchasing candles and joining together at the Municipal Building on December 8 at 5 p.m. Luminary kits, containing 6 candles, can be purchased for $10 at Fulton Bank, located at the intersection of Princeton-Hightstown Road and Old Trenton Road.

Mayor Mironov stated, “We hope that our participation will help focus public attention on the subject of domestic violence and encourage residents to become more aware of support efforts available to victims and families. As a community, we also wish to express our strong support for organizations like Womanspace and our local Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and to recognize the important assistance they provide to victims of domestic violence.” Mayor Mironov continued, “The lighting of luminaries is a unique means of increasing local awareness of the ongoing presence of domestic violence in all of our communities and to serve as a symbol of hope for all those who struggle with violence in their homes.”

Mayor Mironov’s Proclamation reads, “The East Windsor Domestic Violence Victims Response Team and Womanspace, Inc. have provided a coordinated community response that has served hundreds of local residents during its years of operation, and has improved many lives in our community by advocating the importance of victim safety as well as accountability for abusers.” The Mayoral Proclamation continues, “The continued commitment to human service by East Windsor Township through its Domestic Violence Victim Response Team and Womanspace, Inc. visibly demonstrates to our residents and surrounding municipalities that domestic violence is unacceptable and contrary to the welfare of the entire community.”

Mayor Mironov further recognized Patricia Hart for her 20 years of service as Executive Director of Womanspace and her passionate commitment and effective results in her devoted advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families. As Executive Director, Pat Hart has implemented numerous programs to enhance sensitive and effective assistance and support for abused individuals and families, including creation of the Domestic Violence Victims Response Teams, provision of Sexual Assault Support Services Advocates, and the provision of shelter and short- and long-term residential housing for victims. The Mayoral Proclamation states, "It is an appropriate milestone time to express our appreciation to Patricia Hart for her longtime and countless hours of caring service, passionate commitment and effective results in her devoted advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their families."

Communities of Light, benefiting victims of domestic violence, is sponsored by Womanspace, the lead non-profit organization in Mercer County that provides crisis intervention and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The mission of Womanspace is to provide a comprehensive array of services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and dedicated to improving the quality of life to women and their families.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov kicked off East Windsor Township participation in Womanspace “Communities of Light,” proclaiming Domestic Violence Awareness Month, recognizing Womanspace and the Domestic Violence Victims Response Team. Mayor Mironov further recognized Patricia Hart for her 20 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of Womanspace. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart, and East Windsor Police Chief Harry Marshall.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month and kicked off East Windsor participation in Womanspace "Communities of Light" with a private check donation to Womanspace. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Womanspace Executive Director Patricia Hart; Domestic Violence Victim Response Team Charter Member Rita Teubner, and Chief of Police Harry Marshall.