‘Pamper Yourself,’ support Ocean County’s only domestic violence shelter

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Domestice violence can
affect anyone and everyone.

In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Zonta Club of Southern Ocean County is sponsoring an afternoon of pampering at the Southern Ocean Medical Center’s Family Resource Center, located at the Ocean Club at 700 Route 9 in Manahawkin. “Pamper Yourself” will offer makeovers, massages, reflexology and cooking demonstrations from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6. A professional photographer will even be available to capture those beautiful looks.

Tickets cost $20 per person. Pay at the door, or pre-register and reserve a spot by sending a check to Zonta Club SOC, P.O. Box 2, Tuckerton, N.J. 08087.

The funds will benefit Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, Ocean County’s only domestic violence shelter. For nearly 30 years, PHDVS has provided free and confidential services to victims of domestic abuse and their children who are seeking a safe haven and healing from violence in their homes.

For more information about the event, call Pat Lathom at 609-384-0745 or Jeanne Ellis at 609-760-4120. For emergency assistance, or to access PHDVS, call the 24-hour hotline at 732-244-8259 or 800-246-8910. 

–Kelley Anne Essinger

This article was published in The SandPaper.