www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, November 13, 2014 | 30 Wear purple to end violence Raising awareness about woman abuse The Halton Violence Prevention Council (HVPC) is continuing its objective to end violence against women and children in the community by raising awareness all November as part of Woman Abuse Awareness Month. Regional Chair Gary Carr and Halton Police Chief Stephen Tanner joined members of the HVPC council last Thursday in raising an Act Against Violence banner, and launching the Purple Thursday campaign. The movement encourages people to wear purple every Thursday in November to promote awareness and start conversations about woman abuse and gender violence. HVPC members are from more than 20 agencies across Halton, including those in legal and police services, counselling and sexual assault agencies, women's shelters, child protection, addictions, housing and mental health sectors, health-based services and survivor-informed agencies. The council has engaged this year in bringing people together for its Our Stories Matter survivors' speakers' bureau, where survivors of interpersonal violence can listen and share their stories. HVPC also continues to be an active part of the Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign -- a provincial education strategy in place in 200 communities across Ontario to raise awareness about the signs of abuse. For a complete list of council members or further information on the speakers' bureau, the initiatives of HVPC and/or Woman Abuse Awareness Month, contact the HVPC coordinator at 905-637-5256, or hvpc.coord@ accesscounselling.ca. The Halton Women's Place 24-hour crisis line can be reached at 905-332-7892 (Burlington location) or 905-878-8555 (Milton location) The Assaulted Women's Helpline can be reached toll-free at 1-866-863-0511. Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner and community leaders joined members of Halton Violence Prevention Council to mark November as Woman Abuse Awareness Month last Thursday at the Halton Regional Centre. Pictured, wearing purple scarves, from left, are: Diane Beaulieu, executive director Halton Women's Place; Walt Bucci and Peter Corner, Halton Regional Police; Tanner; and Deborah Doucette, a speaker at the launch. | photo by Riziero Vertolli Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/ HaltonPhotog) @Home & Holiday Sale! Huge Selection of PARTYWEAR FABRICS! SATIN SOLIDS Our Reg. $14 m Now $5 m Now $7 m GLITZ `n GLITTER Our Reg. $15 m VELVET & VELVETEEN Where available. Now $10 & $15 m 50-68% off our reg. price LACES Entire Regular Stock! 50-75% off our reg. price Specially Selected PARTYWEAR Massive FLEECE EXTRAVAGANZA! 150cm Huge selection of solids & prints! Now $4 $5 $6 $8 $10 m Massive Selection of 100% Cotton FLANNELETTE Solids & Prints 110-145cm Our Reg. $8-$12 m Now $3-$4.50 m BROADCLOTH 115cm wide, polyester/cotton. Our Reg. $3.50 m Now $2.88 m Sale in effect November 3-30, 2014, on selected merchandise. See flyer for details! McCall's 6893 Community Members Wanted for Halton District School Board's Special Education Advisory Committee The Halton District School Board requires a maximum of three "members-at-large" to serve on its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). The Committee, an advisory group to the board, will bring forward information and recommendations regarding programs and services for exceptional pupils. Two trustees and up to 12 members representing local associations also serve on SEAC. The "members-at-large" must have the following qualifications: · A Canadian citizen of the age of 18 years or older · A resident within the jurisdiction of Halton District School Board · A public school supporter Board employees are not eligible for appointment. Interested community members should submit their application (résumé) with a letter indicating what strengths they would bring to this position by Friday, November 28, 2014 to: Rebecca Bardin, New Street Education Centre 3250 New Street, Burlington L4N 1M8 bardinr@hdsb.ca Kelly Amos Chair of the Board David Euale Director of Education Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! www.fabricland.ca MISSISSAUGA: 3015 WINSTON CHURCHILL BLVD. (N.W. side @ Dundas) 905-828-9966 BURLINGTON: 3515 FAIRVIEW ST. 905-639-2516 What are you crowdfunding for? .com fuellocal.com is an online platform to raise money through crowdfunding: an opportunity for a collection of individuals to make donations in support of a cause. Create your fundraising campaign or help fund local initiatives at fuellocal.com Start your campaign now!