TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A regional celebration raised awareness for domestic violence on Sunday in Maumee.
Cat Fest is called after Cathryn Lambert, a Rossford female who was killed by her spouse in May 2015. Her spouse, Daniel, was founded guilty in her murder the next year. However, the loss of Lambert still sticks around.
“She wanted everything 419 positive to be promoted. She knew the 419, Toledo, was a great place and she wanted everyone else to know it too,” said Cat Fest organizer Dee Brown, “Cat was such a supporter of people that I wanted to support her too.”
The celebration is not just indicated to promote the regional artists, artists, and businesses Lambert liked, however likewise raise awareness for domestic violence. 100% of the profits from Cat Fest go to The Cocoon, a Wood County based domestic violence shelter that serves females, kids, and males.
“We’re working with people that have alternate places to stay but do need programs and services to help them get through whatever they’re going through,” said The Cocoon Director of Development Robin Guidera.
In 2022, Guidera informed 13abc The Cocoon served more than 850 individuals. However, there are more survivors that require help however might remain quiet out of worry.
“Usually when you are in a domestic or sexual violence situation, it’s also accompanies by psychological abuse, financial abuse, and then when you have children, it’s very scary leaving what you know… even when you know it is not necessarily the best,” said Guidera.
So what are the indication of a violent relationship? According to Guidera, seclusion is among the most typical techniques.
“At first it may be, “oh it’s great, they want to be with me all the time,” however when it regularly keep child going like that and after that snapping when you’re not signing in… requiring to see your phone… those examples,” said Guidera.
The Cocoon supplies services to people, households, and their animals. You can get linked to services by calling the totally free hotline at 419-373-1730 or by click on this link.
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