JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Hubbard House has announced that the 17th annual Stand Up & Stride Domestic Violence Awareness Walk will take place on March 28, starting at 9 AM at 330 E. Bay St.<\/p>\n
The event, opening at 8 AM, aims to raise awareness and support for domestic violence survivors. Last year, 1,700 people attended the event, which celebrates survivors\u2019 strength and promotes Hubbard House\u2019s life-changing shelter and services.<\/p>\n
Hubbard House has served 165,000 survivors of domestic violence and their children over its 49-year history, assisting 4,741 survivors and children last year alone. The organization provides free, confidential support, including safety planning, counseling, housing support, children\u2019s services, and advocacy in court.<\/p>\n
Participants in the Walk can enjoy games and prizes for kids, breakfast treats, and a route that takes them over the Main Street Bridge, with both one-mile and full route options available.<\/p>\n
Event sponsorships are available for those looking to support Hubbard House further. This year, participants can raise funds with various incentives, including a free event t-shirt for raising $75 and entry into a drawing for prizes for raising $250. Top fundraisers will receive recognition on stage before the Walk begins.<\/p>\n
The hotline for Hubbard House, which is available 24\/7, is 904-354-3114, providing immediate support for those in need.<\/p>\n
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