Community stands in solidarity against domestic violence

The community came together in solidarity to fight domestic violence as the local nonprofit Fight Abuse In The Home (F.A.I.T.H.) organized events educating the community and bringing awareness to the problem of domestic violence throughout the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

On Oct. 18 many individuals as well as local businesses painted the town purple and held a candle vigil for those impacted by domestic violence during the Hope Walk.

FAITH had a table set up at The Rock House on Main Street with information and resources on how to spot and prevent domestic violence in our community.

A survivor’s story was shared to a crowd of people before they began the Hope Walk through downtown Clayton. Many business owners and employees stood along downtown Clayton and lit a candle in solidarity as the ground walked by and brought awareness to a serious problem that affects every community, even Rabun County.

A Hope Walk was organized in Stephens County at the same time as well.

FAITH is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Northeast Georgia, according to the organization’s mission statement.

Services and programs include 24-hour crisis hotline, safe emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling, children’s program, rapid rehousing programs, volunteer programs and advocacy transportation, medical accompaniment, peer support, parenting skills, and resource connections.

F.A.I.T.H.’s 24/7 crisis line is 1-888-782-1338. For more information, visit https://faith-inc.org/