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Council issues proclamations recognizing Compassion Week, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and United Against Hate Week
Summary
At its Oct. 14 meeting the Mountain View City Council issued proclamations recognizing Compassion Week (Oct. 4–12), October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and United Against Hate Week (Oct. 19–27) and invited community partners to accept the proclamations and speak to the council.
The Mountain View City Council on Oct. 14 presented three proclamations: recognition of Compassion Week (Oct. 4–12), designation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and declaration of United Against Hate Week (Oct. 19–27). Each proclamation was accepted by community partners who described local programming and services.
Yvonne Murray, Compassion Week co‑chair, accepted the proclamation and thanked volunteers and sponsor organizations, including the Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation, the Fremont Bank Mountain View branch, Great House Family Foundation, and Los Altos United Methodist Church for sponsoring kickoff events and more than 100 community service projects.
Shabana Ansari (transcribed as Shabana Un Sahri), legal advocacy coordinator for Maitri, accepted the domestic-violence proclamation on behalf of the Santa Clara County domestic‑violence service provider. Ansari cited national and state statistics and said Maitri served 814 individuals last year and urged broader city support for culturally responsive services, language access, and coordinated funding. "The need for a comprehensive plan to address domestic violence in our communities is urgent," she said, and urged the council and residents to partner in prevention and intervention efforts.
Nancy Ducos, senior community outreach coordinator for the city’s Multicultural Engagement Program, accepted the United Against Hate Week proclamation. Ducos described the Multicultural Engagement Program’s civic leadership academies for Spanish- and Chinese-speaking residents, translation and interpretation services, and upcoming events including a Día de Muertos celebration on Nov. 1. She referenced the California Versus Hate Coalition hotline and a report noting 48% of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults in California reported experiencing hate in 2024, emphasizing continued outreach needs.
Council members praised the proclamations as timely and thanked organizers. Council member Hicks said in an era of national discord it was “refreshing to have all three of these proclamations tonight.” Council member Showalter noted educational components of Compassion Week events.
Why it matters Proclamations are ceremonial but signal municipal recognition and support for community initiatives and non‑profit partners; several presenters requested continued policy attention and funding to support services and outreach.
Next steps Presenters encouraged residents to participate in upcoming events and for council to consider ongoing support for prevention, culturally responsive services and language access.
