Light Up Purple recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness month [Video]

St. Cloud-based Anna Marie’s Alliance, a non-profit organization serving survivors of domestic violence, is hoping the color purple can shed light on the reality of domestic violence throughout the communities they serve and Minnesota as a whole.

October was designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness month in 1989 as a way to acknowledge survivors, advocate for victims, and highlight available programs and resources.

“October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it’s the time that we can showcase what our community can do and what we can do to remember those who have lost their lives, survivors who have gone through domestic violence, and to provide hope to those who are living in abuse,” said Lori Eich, Director of Development and Communications at Anna Marie’s Alliance. “October being a time where we can showcase our support to all the people.”

Anna Marie’s Alliance is a 36-bed emergency shelter and has been around since 1978. It provided …