Shop Till it Stops Pop Up Event
In
honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on October 24,
2015, the Center Against Domestic Violence hosted Shop Till it Stops – a pop up event – to recognize victims and survivors of domestic
violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the
courage of people who have said “no” to violence and to spread awareness about
domestic violence emergency shelters and services.
The Center contacted local
community establishments to bring awareness of domestic violence to the
Brooklyn community. Shop Till It Stops was held at The Living Gallery – an art gallery known for bringing diverse groups of people
together and encouraging communication through the arts - in Bushwick,
Brooklyn. Guests encountered a relaxed, fun shopping experience while learning
about domestic violence through art and literature and chatting with CADV
staff. We were able to raise $3,000 in
proceeds for this event.
Whatever was not sold the day of the event was given
to the women living in our shelters.
The event featured clothing sales
from multiple participating vendors, including Eileen Fisher, Crossroads
Trading Company, L.E.S amis, and donations from members
of SoHo boxing gym Work
Train Fight. Food was donated from Brooklyn Mac and Sahadi’s, beer was lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery, and art by Gwen
Shockey and Sherry Tagoe. Owner of High
Bridge Cold Brew, whose main mission is to employ victims of domestic violence, handed out free
samples and donated $1 per every bottle sold at the event. Start-up owner of Mama D’s Tasty Treats sold her delicious Italian and zucchini bread and sweets, and
also donated 25% of her proceeds to CADV. There were raffle prizes including Kerry
Washington’s Purple Purse (of the Purple Purse Challenge), soap basket from Flynn
& King, duvets from Remodo, gift card donated by TJ Maxx & an iced coffee basket from High Bridge Cold Coffee.
“Thank you to everyone who
participated to make this happen. The
support that was shown means so much to us and we can't wait to come together
as a community again.”
– Judy Kahan, CEO
- Shop Till it Stops flyer created by artist Stephanie Haller
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