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Columbiana proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; nonprofit Safe House outlines annual services
Summary
Mayor David Mitchell proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A representative of a local nonprofit described services last year: about 1,400 crisis‑line calls, roughly 180 shelter stays, and about 700 assisted through community services, with 435 adults and 66 children served from Shelby County.
Mayor David Mitchell read and signed a proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Columbiana and urged residents to support survivors and outreach efforts.
Lena Tudor, who identified herself as a local resident and representative of a nonprofit domestic violence service (identified in remarks as Safe House), thanked the council for its public support and…
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