Communities of Light Launch a Success

 
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - Oct. 29, 2014 - PRLog -- The launch of the 13th annual Communities of Light™~Peace Begins at Home on October 27th was a tremendous success. With over 100 guests in attendance, the launch was a successful start to Communities of Light 2014.

   This year, Womanspace has named Capital Health President and CEO, Al Maghazehe, as Honorary Chair of the 13th Annual Communities of Light™ Campaign.  Dr. Maghazehe has been CEO and President of Capital Health System since 1998, a very successful two-hospital health system comprised of the Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center in Hopewell and an outpatient facility in Hamilton Township. To complement the healthcare system, he built a comprehensive network of primary care physician offices. He has led the transformation of Capital Health from an inner-city health system to a regional healthcare destination, attracting patients from throughout New Jersey and Bucks County, PA and specialists from all over the country.

   The 2014 Communities of Light Launch event was held at Capital Health Hopewell Hospital in the Investors Bank Art & Healing Gallery located on the second floor atrium. Guests mingled against the back drop of paintings lining the walls of the Art & Healing Gallery.

   Board President and Communities of Light Chair, Kristin Keller, warmly welcomed the crowd to the 13th annual event Launch. Ms. Keller acknowledged the Communities of Light sponsors and the elected officials that were present at the event. Ms. Keller introduced Womanspace Executive Director, Patricia Hart who gave some Womanspace history for those who were unfamiliar with the organization and explained the importance of partnering with Capital Health Systems and the medical community for Communities of Light this year.

   “Last year Womanspace helped over 11,000 individuals and still we know there are too many folks who don’t know about us. That is why this partnership with Capital Health is so very important to us. When you look at the front line of reporting of these crimes, health care workers rank right up there with law enforcement. Doctors, nurses, x-ray technicians, they see things that might not be talked about and they often hear things before anyone else.”

   Ms. Hart thanked Dr. Maghzehe for supporting Womanspace and welcomed him as the keynote speaker.

   Dr. Maghazehe thanked Womanspace for the distinction of being the Honorary Chair, stating that Womanspace can “count on me among your ambassadors.” Dr. Maghazehe and Capital Health have been long time supporters of Womanspace. It wasn’t until his daughter volunteered for a domestic violence agency that he truly learned the struggle victims face.  He emphasized the importance of healthcare workers possessing knowledge of domestic violence and what to do when a case presents itself. Dr. Maghazehe pledged to review with his staff how to properly screen for domestic violence in patients they treat. Additionally, Dr. Maghazehe pledged to have Womanspace brochures on hand in the waiting rooms of physician’s offices and lobbies of both Capital Health Hopewell and Regional Hospitals.

   Womanspace is grateful for the support of Al Maghazehe and Capital Health as well as the members of the community in attendance.

   Thanks to the generosity of in-kind support from a number of local businesses for helping to make the event so successful. Catering was generously provided courtesy of McCaffrey’s Supermarket of Princeton.  We also greatly appreciate the support of our In-Kind Sponsors: Knipper Healthcare Marketing Solutions, The Times of Trenton, Princeton Printer, Compass Healthcare Marketers, and Moxie Magazine.

   Womanspace is grateful for the support of our Beacon Sponsor, Capital Health as well as the support of our other Sponsors: PNC Bank, Wells Fargo, Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, Doctors Express Urgent Care, Trenk DiPasquale Della Fera & Sodono, and The Bank of Princeton.

   Communities of Light Luminary kits will be available for purchase at various retail locations throughout Mercer County in early November, please visit www.womanspace.org for a list of retailers. Luminary kits are $10 and include supplies and safety instructions for assembling 6 luminary displays to cover 150 linear feet. You can also purchase virtual luminaries and help us spread awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault through your Facebook status, your Twitter feed or by sending an email to your friends. Sending a message of hope and support can make all the difference. Visit www.womanspace.org for more information or to purchase a virtual luminary.

   Last year, Womanspace served over 11,000 adults and children. It is our hope that families who struggle with violence in their homes will see that their community stands with them and learn that help is available. In order to succeed we need the support of the Mercer County community; interested supporters can contact Lauren Nazarian, Director of Development, at (609) 394-0136 or at lan@womanspace.org. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Susan Adams at 609-394-0136 or saa@womanspace.org.  Information can also be found by visiting www.womanspace.org.

   If you are a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault and in need of assistance, please call the 24-hour hotline at 609-394-9000 to speak with someone immediately. Services at Womanspace include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy and housing services.

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