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Lori’s Place, Salvation Army and local partners to host Faith & Blue and recovery events in Sierra Vista
Summary
Lori’s Place will host Faith & Blue on Oct. 10 with survivor stories and forensic services; local organizations including the Salvation Army and American Leadership Academy will participate in community recovery events this weekend.
Representatives from Lori’s Place and the Salvation Army described upcoming community events and the services those organizations provide to victims of domestic and sexual violence and people recovering from addiction.
Michelle, a representative of Lori’s Place, joined KWCD’s First Watch with Sierra Vista Police Department Corporal Scott Borckstadt to promote the Faith & Blue event on Friday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lori’s Place, 214 E. Tacoma St. The event is free and open to the public, organizers said, and will feature survivor stories, tours of Lori’s Place and guest speakers.
Michelle described services Lori’s Place provides to law enforcement and victims: forensic medical exams, forensic interviews, strangulation exams and mental-health and peer-support services. She said the center uses a camera that “picks up latent bruising that you cannot see with your eye,” which can assist in strangulation cases. Lori’s Place is the only certified provider in Cochise County for certain sexual-assault examinations, the speakers said; without Lori’s Place, those exams would require travel to Tucson.
Michelle outlined ways the community can help: donations (new women’s clothing sizes medium and large, leggings, underwear and bras), corporate sponsorships and joining a “200 Club” donor program. “If you’ve never been a victim of domestic violence, it’s very eye opening,” she said, urging attendance.
Separately, Captain Christy from the Salvation Army discussed a “Victory Over Addiction” event scheduled Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Veterans Memorial Park. The Salvation Army planned to bring its emergency-services (EDS) “Lily van,” serve water and snacks, and staff a booth alongside about 20 vendors offering harm reduction, sober living, peer support, overdose prevention and legal-aid information. Corporal Borckstadt said law enforcement would not have a strong enforcement presence at the event to encourage attendance by people seeking services.
Organizers also noted that Sierra Vista’s National Night Out is scheduled for Oct. 10 at Veterans Memorial Park from 5–8 p.m.; organizers expect a large turnout and said last year’s event attracted about 7,000 people.
Ending: Lori’s Place and the Salvation Army asked residents to attend the events, donate requested items or contact their websites for volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.
