NOVA's Candlelight Tribute for Victims of Crime to Take Place at Core Creek Park on May 14
NOVA, Bucks County’s comprehensive crime
victim services agency,
invites
the community to join in honoring victims of crime, their families, friends,
and those who serve them, at a candlelight tribute on May 14 from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at
Core Creek Park Pavilion #11, 901 Bridgetown Pike in
Langhorne. The Gathering and Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and the event starts
at 6:30 p.m.
The tribute will be a time of healing and awareness featuring
reflection, music, and victim/survivor experiences. The speakers at this event
include:
- Jennifer M. Schorn, District Attorney for Bucks County, speaking on the importance of supporting victims and their families.
- Victim/survivor stories of healing where participants will have the opportunity to honor themselves, a loved one, or a community member who has been the victim of crime.
There will be an exhibit of victim and survivor artwork, as well as interactive art stations. The closing of the tribute will feature an optional candlelit walk of intention to honor those impacted by crime.
Each year, NOVA holds a Candlelight Tribute for Victims of Crime to honor those affected by violence and to celebrate the many successes of the victims’ rights movement. All are invited to share in this experience. No RSVP is needed to attend this event.
About NOVA
NOVA supports and empowers victims of crime in Bucks County and works to prevent violence through training, advocacy, and prevention education. Founded in 1974, NOVA is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community-based organization operating out of three offices in Fairless Hills, Jamison and Perkasie. Services are made possible through the financial support of federal, state and local government grants and contracts, corporations, foundations and private donations. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. For more information, visit www.NOVABucks.org.
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