Night of Hope honors victims and survivors of domestic violence

Marion County Children’s Alliance Family Violence Prevention Workgroup will host “Night of Hope 2021,” a night honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence on Sept. 30.

The event will be held at the College of Central Florida, 3001 S.W. College Road from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. It features dinner, music, giveaways and survivor recognition, according to the event’s press release.

Vendors will also be available.

Wambui Bahati, a professional speaker and artist, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker. She wrote a one-act play entitled “I Am Domestic Violence,” according to the release.

Tickets are $35 per person.

For tickets, to sponsor a survivor, donate a basket or support the event, go to https://2021noh.evenbrite.com or visit the Children’s Alliance office on 3482 N.W. 10th Street.

Free childcare for children two years old or older will be available at the event (must be potty trained).

Call (352) 438-5993 to reserve a place.