(Riverton, WY) – October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Soroptimist International of Fremont County once again teamed up with Fremont County Alliance Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to assist in getting the word out.
Fremont County Alliance provided the purple ribbons and Tuesday, Soroptimist members walked Main Street, wiring the iconic ribbons to lamp posts, reinforcing the reminder that every day women and girls in Fremont County could be experiencing violence in their lives.
It is the goal of the Alliance to work for major social changes necessary to eliminate both personal and societal violence in our lives. Their work includes providing safe space and advocacy; generating alternatives in a supportive non-judgmental atmosphere; and efforts to eradicate social conditions which contribute to violence against victims and children.
Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International is a global volunteer organization that works to ensure that women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams. Our name Soroptimist is a coined Latin word meaning “best for women”, and that’s what our club strives to achieve.