The Dash 4 Domestic Violence Awareness 5K in Gwinnett County recently raised over $10,350 for charities supporting victims of domestic violence. Participants put forth their best efforts, running for a cause that will help combat this important issue. This financial lifeline, according to a Gwinnett County statement, will be ceremoniously handed over at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center today.
The three beneficiaries—Mosaic Georgia, Ahimsa House, and Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV)—received not just financial support, but also represent a network of help for those affected by domestic violence. "It takes a community to stand against domestic violence," declared Gwinnett Solicitor-General Lisamarie Bristol, echoed by the Gwinnett County release, “The annual 5K event is our way of saying to survivors, ‘You are not alone, and there is a support system willing and ready to help.’”
These funds are earmarked for crucial services that undergird survivors' journey to reclaim their autonomy and safety. Mosaic Georgia dedicates itself to aiding survivors of sexual abuse with complimentary services, while Ahimsa House tends to the oft-forgotten furry companions of those embroiled in domestic upheavals. PADV extends the offer of temporary housing and resources, painting a broader stroke of aid that encompasses tangible needs.
The Dash's impact, however, ripples beyond immediate financial aid. The event also catapulted local nonprofits into the spotlight, nonprofits that tirelessly address behavioral health, and substance use disorders, and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Locals aiming to witness the community's tangible stand against domestic violence can do so at the auditorium breezeway of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, positioned at 75 Langley Drive in Lawrenceville.
