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Greenville proclaims Domestic Violence Month; Women in Need reports serving 706 clients last year
Summary
Council presented a proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Month; a Women in Need representative told the council the nonprofit served 706 unduplicated clients last year and sheltered 176 people, including 71 children.
The council presented a proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Month and noting the scope of domestic violence nationwide and in Texas. The proclamation cited national prevalence and stated that "216 Texans lost their lives due to domestic violence in 2022," language read as part of the proclamation.
A representative of Women in Need thanked the mayor and council and reported service numbers: "this last year, women in need served 706 non duplicated clients," the speaker said, and added that 176 people came through the shelter, including 71 children. The speaker thanked the city for its support and said the need in the community remains great.
Why it matters: the proclamation highlights the city's acknowledgement of domestic violence as a public‑health and safety issue and recognizes a local nonprofit's work assisting survivors.
Speakers quoted in this article include the nonprofit representative and the mayor (proclamation text was read by the mayor).
