Family Crisis Services announced today that Thursday, Feb. 28, is Ski to End DV day at Shawnee Peak Ski Area in Bridgton.
Family Crisis Services, a nonprofit agency working to end domestic violence in Cumberland and Sagadahoc counties, will receive 10 percent of Shawnee Peak’s daytime lift revenues as part of the resort’s “Nonprofit Thursdays” program.
Family Crisis Services offers emergency housing, a 24-hour hotline, trainings, support groups, and outreach services including safety planning and assistance with the court system. All services are free and confidential.
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior that is used by one person to gain power and control over another person – a spouse or companion, son, daughter or other family member. It may include physical abuse, verbal abuse, stalking, financial and/or emotional control and can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, educational background, religion, sexual orientation, income, or marital status. Each year more than 14, 000 people in Maine access domestic violence services.
“What a great opportunity for people to spend the day skiing or snowboarding while helping us achieve our goal of ending domestic violence,” said Lois Galgay-Reckitt, executive director of Family Crisis Services. “We’re grateful to Shawnee Peak for this educational and fundraising opportunity and for their commitment to non-profits like ours.”
Shawnee Peak Ski Area is located at 119 Mountain Road, in Bridgton. It has more than 40 trails and glades, five lifts, 98 percent snowmaking, a 400-foot halfpipe and two terrain parks. The ski area opens at 9 a.m.
Representatives from Family Crisis Services will be available on the day of the event to answer questions about domestic violence. Additional donations will be accepted at the event. For more information about the event or to find out more about domestic violence, visit www.familycrisis.org or call Charlotte at 647-8501.
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