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Ottawa City proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month and World Homeless Day; coalition warns more than 50 local residents lack reliable shelter
Summary
The Ottawa City Commission issued proclamations recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and World Homeless Day. Maggie Bornholt of Willow Domestic Violence Center and Brett Stanislow of the Coalition to End Homelessness addressed the commission; Stanislow said the coalition estimates more than 50 people in Ottawa currently meet HUD's definition of homelessness and announced an Oct. 24 community meeting and volunteer training.
The Ottawa City Commission on Oct. 16 proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and recognized World Homeless Day, highlighting local service providers and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Mayor Mike Skidmore read the domestic-violence proclamation citing national and state statistics and asked citizens to support survivors and community shelters. Pro Tem Allen read the formal proclamation and Maggie Bornholt, assistant director of rural services for the Willow Domestic Violence Center, accepted it…
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