SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The largest domestic violence shelter in the state is kicking off its 10th annual fundraising and awareness campaign. Harmony House hosted its breakfast event Thursday, kicking off the iCare campaign.
The iCare campaign takes place during October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It encourages businesses and individuals to raise money for Harmony House and awareness of domestic violence.
Businesses and individuals receive iCare kits that include posters to hang in public spaces with the Harmony House hotline number and signs of domestic violence in relationships to look out for.
“You never know where somebody is going to come across these signs, or that hotline number and say, you know, today’s the day,” Jared Alexander, Executive Director of Harmony House said. “I need to step up and do something or I need to call for help.”
Oct. 25 will be iCare Day, when those participating will wear iCare buttons as a conversation starter for people to “Ask me why I care.”