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Council proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlights CORA services and hotline
Summary
East Palo Alto City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month; CORA staff described services, shelter capacity and a 24/7 hotline (1-800-310-80).
The City Council proclaimed October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and invited a representative from CORA to outline the nonprofit's local services. The speaker described CORA's hotline, two safe houses, housing assistance, legal aid and mental health services for survivors, and invited residents to call for help.
During remarks the CORA representative said, "Our hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year," and repeated the number for emphasis. Councilmembers lauded long-standing local support including Measure C allocations and an earlier anonymous $200,000 donation that helped CORA establish local presence. The council unanimously moved and seconded the proclamation and encouraged additional community and county partnerships to expand access to services.
