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Mayor proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Lumina Alliance highlights rising crisis calls and housing need
Summary
Mayor Erica A. Stewart proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and recognized Lumina Alliance—9s expanded crisis response: staff reported a 33% rise in crisis-line calls this year (from 2,100 to over 2,800) and a 24% increase in housing placements (170 to 210), including 96 children sheltered.
Mayor Erica A. Stewart read a proclamation recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and invited Jill Lemieux, board president of Lumina Alliance, to accept it and speak about local services.
Why it matters Lumina Alliance provides a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, therapy, transitional and emergency housing, and prevention education for survivors of…
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