New DAWNING for 
domestic violence awareness activities

Women’s Book Groups of Vashon Island
Books in Action Project

1.   What is the purpose of this event?
2.   What is happening?
3.   Hasn’t IDVOS stopped providing services to Vashon/Maury?
4.   Where will the money we raise go?
5.   What is DAWN? Where are they headquartered?
6.   Why involve book groups? Why just women’s?
7.   When is this happening?
8.   Who do I contact if I’m interested in volunteering?

Answer: Our mission is four-fold:

To raise awareness of family violence,
To acknowledge the good work IDVOS has done for our community, 
To welcome the new agency serving Vashon: DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network), and
To raise funds for DAWN to use for direct services on Vashon/Maury.

Answer: The plan is to conduct two separate events: 

“Vashon Reads.” We will provide recommendations for books on the topic of family violence and ask all of Vashon including residents, book group members, and schools, to read and participate in discussions.

“Book Sale.” We will ask book groups on the island to collect book donations to be sold at a community-wide sale.
 
 

Answer: Island Domestic Violence Outreach Services stopped providing services 10 months ago. DAWN is taking over services on October 1st.
 

Answer: All funds raised will go to victims of domestic violence on Vashon/Maury.
 

Answer: DAWN has been providing services to victims of domestic violence in South King County for over 25 years.  They are headquartered in Tukwila. DAWN is pleased to be offering services to Vashon/Maury island residents.
 

Answer: Although family violence is an issue for everyone, women have a particular stake in helping to support healthy families. Book groups link women who are engaged in the discussion of important ideas. Book group members are NOT being asked to give up book discussion time! 
 

Answer: The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Book recommendations will be made available to the community. We will invite individuals and book groups to read a book from this list and join in on community-wide discussions. The book sale is on Saturday, October 28 at the Firefighter’s Building.
 

Answer: Contact Nan Joy at 463-6569 or Paula Madsen at 463-3707.