United Methodist Church of Green Trails
Thursday, August 28, 2008

S.A.F.E

  
Safety Awareness for Family Environments
 
Green Trails is working to halt family violence one restroom at a time.
 
Women of all ages are asked to "adopt a restroom" in their hair or nail salon, favorite restaurant, gym, school, grocery store, etc.  We will supply a small, purse-sized brochure with information about domestic violence and the contact information for area shelters, hot-lines and other resources.
 
After meeting with the manager of the establishment, the information is placed in a small plastic envelope and affixed inside stalls of women's restrooms.  Why restrooms?  They are private places where a woman dealing with abuse can discreetly choose to pick up the information and slip it into a purse or pocket. 
 
The ongoing commitment:  Make it point to refill the brochure holders as you regularly visit the establishment of your choice.
 
Our goal: 200 restrooms!   Contact Marva W. through the church office to register the location of the restroom you want to adopt.  314-469-6740  umcgt@charter.net
 
To learn more about domestic violence contact Woman's Place of St. Louis.