Mayor Corbett To Visit Local Non-Profit Organization In Recognition Of Gentlemen’s Day

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Oct. 14, 2014 - PRLog -- – Ron Corbett, Cedar Rapids Mayor and public speaker, will be in attendance at Waypoint Services tomorrow October 15^th  as part of his continuing efforts to end domestic violence in the local community.

In recognition of his declared “Gentlemen’s Day”, Mayor Corbett will be meeting with the Waypoint Services staff regarding the community’s role in the stand, as he has been a prominent voice to raise awareness about the topic. He will also be visiting the children at Waypoint Services childcare center to take photographs.

Throughout the month, Waypoint Services have been educating the public about the effects of domestic violence, along with providing a plethora of services to individuals whom have experienced the surreal impacts of the issue. “Gentlemen’s Day” will be focused on Gentlemen and how they are key players in the efforts to end domestic violence. Waypoint Services intends to reach out to the Gentlemen who do not commit violence and partner with them as positive examples in the community.

In light of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Waypoint Services have hosted numerous events to shed light on the topic.  Gentleman night at the Roughriders game (October 3, 2014), Watermelon Fest at Coe College, where a fraternity educated students about ending dating/domestic violence (October 4, 2014) and most recently the Gentleman Motorcycle Benefit Ride where bikers rode throughout four counties on October 11, 2014  to show their support of Waypoint Services efforts to end domestic violence.

Community members are encouraged to show their support and spread awareness by wearing a purple ribbon throughout the month and by wearing a “Gentleman” t-shirt tomorrow October 15^th. Shirts can be purchased by calling Waypoint Services @ 319-365-1458.

Waypoint Services provides Domestic Violence Victim Services to the following counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, and Linn. Waypoint Services local and toll free emergency phone lines are available 24/7 to provide information or immediate crisis counseling to victims/survivors of domestic violence or their family or friends.

About Waypoint Services

Waypoint Services for Women, Children and Families is a non-profit agency that strengthens and empowers individuals who are homeless, living in poverty, or victims of domestic; and helps children gain the essential skills vital to reaching their full potential. Waypoint also provides child care to over 500 children daily. Waypoint is located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Waypoint programs include: Madge Phillips Center Shelter, Daytime Resource Program, Domestic Violence Victim Services Program, Uptown Kids Child Development Center, RiverRidge Kids Child Development Center, ParkRidge Kids Child Development Center, and the School Age Kids Program. For more information about Waypoint, visitwww.waypointservices.org

Media Contact:

Autumn Craft, Director of Resource Development

Waypoint Services

autumn.craft@waypointservices.org