Supporting the efforts of the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center, County Executive MaryEllen Odell and dozens of Putnam County employees participated in Purple Thursday on Thursday, Oct. 19, by buying special t-shirts and wearing purple to draw attention to domestic violent issues in Putnam. The county employees raised $620 for the nonprofit.

“Raising money through the t-shirt sales, wearing purple and standing outside on the Historic County Courthouse steps during the day drew attention briefly to subject of domestic violence in Putnam,” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell.  “However, the Women’s Resource Center’s work is on-going. This is the least we can do to help bring awareness to the public about the problems too many residents of Putnam face as victims of domestic violence.”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and purple is the color that represents domestic violence awareness.

“Putnam County has been a great partner with the Women’s Resource Center and we appreciate them helping to spread our message,” said Ann Ellsworth, executive director, Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center. “By them wearing purple on Purple Thursday it is a reminder to survivors that they are not alone and that they matter.”

The Putnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center provides advocacy, education and services to the community to create a safe, supportive environment that eliminates violence against women and children and promotes gender equality.

If you are a victim of domestic violence or other related crimes and want or need assistance, please call our 24-hour Crisis Hotline at 845-628-2166.

PHOTO CAPTION: Employees of Putnam County Government wore purple on Purple Thursday to put a spotlight on domestic violence awareness and support the Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center.