The UMOS Latina Resource Center will hold a fundraiser Friday, April 13, beginning at 5 p.m. at Discovery World to raise money for its family domestic violence programs and services.
This year the event focuses on the theme “Help us turn frowns into rainbows.” The “My Rainbow” program is a bilingual psycho educational support group for children aged 8 -12 who have witnessed or been exposed to domestic violence.
The program works to provide children a safe place to share their experiences and to express their feelings. The children also learn positive coping skills and safety planning.
The center also provides counseling, support and advocacy for adults and teens.
Friday’s program begins at 5 p.m. and will be followed by a silent auction, dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then a program at 7 p.m.
U.S. Rep Gwen Moore will be the guest speaker.
Tickets are $50 a person. To purchase tickets or for more information call (414) 389-6002. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.umos.org/lrc