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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help us support the Milwaukee Women’s Center – Where Abuse Ends and Hope Begins. MWC’s Mission is to provide holistic care to empower women and families who are experiencing abuse to live safe, independent and healthy lives. As a national and state certified women-owned business for over 28 years, Brown & Jones Reporting is dedicated in helping women and families transition out of abusive relationships by supporting the MWC.

DID YOU KNOW……

• One in 4 women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime
• Women experience more than 4 million physical assaults and rapes because of their partners, and men are victims of nearly 3 million physical assaults
• Women are more likely to be killed by an intimate partner than men
• Women ages 20 to 24 are at greatest risk of becoming victims of domestic violence
• Every year, 1 in 3 women who is a victim of homicide is murdered by her current or former partner

During the month of October, Brown & Jones will help people meet their most basic needs.  In-kind donations of shampoo, conditioner, powder, diapers, towels, lightly used toys are needed.  The winter is fast approaching. Gentle-worn winter clothing is needed, whether it be hats, boots, coats, gloves, or anything that will keep someone warm from the cold. 

During our campaign, These Shoes are Made for Walking, feel free to join us in walking united against domestic violence, and we will donate $10 for everyone that joins us.  Can’t make it, send us a “Selfie” working out on your own to walk@brownjones.com, and we will donate on your behalf.

We will leave from the City Center lobby (735 North Water Street) at 12:10 p.m. each Friday in October and walk a mile against domestic violence.

This will be a casual and fun walk checking out the historic sites of Milwaukee, ending with a “bag” lunch provided by Brown & Jones.  No worries, you will be back in your office within the hour.  So we can plan for lunch, please email us at walk@brownjones.com and let us know you will be joining us.   

You don’t have to walk every Friday.  Just know that whenever you walk united with us, we will be donating $10.

Brown & Jones has always been an advocate of women’s rights and we know we can make a difference with your help!   Please visit us on Facebook during the month of October at Brown & Jones Reporting.

Put on your walking shoes.