YWCA Wheeling hosts ‘Kickball for a Cause’ to raise awareness for domestic violence

WETZEL COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) – October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and YWCA Wheeling is holding a unique event to raise awareness.

Their first ever “Kickball for a Cause” game is taking place in Wetzel County.

Officials with YWCA Wheeling want to get the word out to people on all the info and services they have to have to help individuals suffering in a domestic violence situation. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic violence in their lives, so this information is critical.

It will feature Wetzel County Law Enforcement going up against first responders and local partner agencies.

“We thought of getting local law enforcement and services agencies together and bridging that gap, since we all service those victims.”

Liz Handzus, Marketing and Development Director for YWCA Wheeling

“The YWCA will have tables at all of the engagements that we’re having during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we will have pamphlets and information and speaking to everyone about what we offer, and how to end domestic violence.”

Jennifer Sorg – Family Violence Prevent Program Director

The event will be on Saturday, October 5th at 2:00pm at Bruce Park in New Martinsville, and is free to attend.

They will also be holding one in Ohio County on October 19th, featuring the Wheeling Police Department going head to head with the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office.

For more details on YWCA Wheeling, you can visit their website.

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