YWCA OF LAKE COUNTY wrote -

YWCA Lake County joins a lineup of more than 160 Community Partners across the country to lead this year's Purple Purse Challenge - a national fundraising competition to support domestic violence programs.

We know that a lack of financial resources is the number one reason domestic violence survivors return to abusive relationships. So for the past three years, we've partnered with local shelters in training 70-100 survivors per year to achieve financial independence.

All funds raised through the Purple Purse Challenge directly benefit this program.

Here's how you can help:

1. Join the team as a fundraiser by clicking the "FUNDRAISE for this Community Partner" button on the right -------------------->
2. Follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter to receive updates. You can also receive e-mail updates by signing up for our e-mail list.
3. On October 1st, when the Challenge begins, the "DONATE" button will go live. Share this page with your friends, families, co-workers and neighbors and encourage them to donate and fundraise with you.
4. We'll keep you up-to-date on Purple Purse contests and events as well as our status in the Challenge all the way through October 27th when the winners are announced.

E-mail us at sohnj@ywcalakecountyil.org with any questions regarding the Purple Purse Challenge. We can't wait to get started!