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Published: February 06 2012

Fort Lauderdale, FL – (February 1, 2012) – During the month of February, Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. is partnering with local businesses and to increase public awareness about the importance of keeping families safe from domestic violence through  the 2012 Love Campaign.
 
The Love Campaign encourages local business to stand behind an important cause, by offering special discounts, promotions, and the opportunity to support Women In Distress at retail locations. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds to provide critical services to women, children and men affected by domestic violence.
 
By participating in The Love Campaign, each business is doing its part in showing the public that they can help “create a world where love doesn’t hurt.”
 
Throughout the month of February, the following businesses will be collecting donations for Women In Distress through a donation box:
· Orange Theory Fitness at 1835 Cordova Road  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
· The Prissy Hen at 1825 Cordova Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
· Lilac and Lilies at 2541 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
· The Dive Bar at 3233 N Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
· Humpys Pizza & Pasta at 2244 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
· Tribeca Medastetics at 1425 S. Andrews Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
· Anago of South Florida at 3350 NW 22nd Terrace Suite 1200   B, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
· Anago Cleaning Systems at 1100 Park Central Blvd, South Suite 1200, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
· SmartStop Self Storage at 4950 N Dixie Highway Oakland Park, FL 33334

During February, the following businesses will host events to benefit Women In Distress:
February 7, The Elite Group Hair & Color Studio  will collect donations during their Botox event at the salon located at 4134 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
February 12- 13, Scriage Spa and Salon will be hosting a free dinner with raffle at their location in Parkland (7635 N. State Road 7, Parkland, FL 33067) sponsored by Sparkle of Life.
· February 12-18, Allied Kitchen & Bath (616 West Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33311) will donate 10% of  from the purchase of any Swarovski Crystal bejeweled sink drain cover.  Styles range from $150-$450.  Any purchases made on February 14th will receive an extra special discount!
· February 16, California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of sales made with a printed flyer (can be found at http://www.womenindistress.org//love_campaign.html) at Fort Lauderdale (2301 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305) and Pembroke Lakes Mall (11401 Pines Blvd # 100, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026) locations.

“Women In Distress is proud to work with these community partners to help raise awareness about domestic violence – a large and growing issue for our community. In January, there were six lives lost in three separate domestic violence incidents.  Our community is saying that we want better for our families,” said Mary Riedel, President and CEO of Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc.  
 
Businesses are encouraged to become a partner in this initiative.  For more information please visit http://www.womenindistress.org/love_campaign.html
 

About Women in Distress
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. (WID) is the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Our mission is to stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy. We strive to accomplish this mission by offering services that include 24-hour crisis intervention through our hotline and emergency shelter, counseling and support for victims and their children at various locations throughout Broward County, as well as education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics. For more information on Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., please call (954) 332-3459 or visit www.womenindistress.org