MCCA President: ‘The struggle is not over’ when it comes to Domestic Violence

Posted on October 28, 2019
T-shirts made by Domestic Violence survivors were held up during a Domestic Violence rally on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – On the footsteps of the McLean County Museum of History, members of the Twin-Cities hosted a rally to mark the end of Domestic Violence awareness month.

“We live in a world where 1 in 3 women, and 1 and 7 men are victims of Domestic Violence,” said Executive Director of Mid Central Community Action, Deborah White. “Domestic Violence is not a private issue. We all know someone who is a victim, whether it be ourselves, family members, friends, someone at work, or our neighborhood. So thank you for standing up today for survivors, so they know they’re not alone.”

Attendees lined the McLean County Museum of History to raise awareness for Domestic Violence. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)

Surrounded by t-shirts made by survivors, MCCA Board President Terry Lindberg said MCCA helps over 800 survivors of Domestic Violence each year.

“I am happy to tell you today that our emergency shelter has only three or four people in it,” added Lindberg. “That does not mean that the struggle is over. A week ago, we were busting at the seams near capacity of over 20 people. It’s through the partnerships that we have that we serve over 800 victims of Domestic Violence every year.”

T-shirts made by Domestic Violence survivors were shown at the rally in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)

MCCA provides a 24-hour hotline at 309-827-7070 for Domestic Violence Survivors, emergency shelter services, free individual counseling, and support groups.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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