Many people and community groups walked the streets of Lima to raise awareness for an important cause. October is "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," and on Tuesday, Crossroads Crisis Center kicked off their month-long campaign to raise awareness their "We Walk for Victims" to honor all survivors and victims of domestic violence. Before the walk inside the Lima Public Library, Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith signed a proclamation recognizing the city's support for domestic violence awareness along with Crossroads dedicating two books to the library. Tuesday night's walk is the first of many events planned by Crossroads to honor victims and survivors all month long.

A candlelight vigil held in downtown Lima Thursday night in remembrance of the victims of domestic violence. Candles were lit in front of cut outs, representing victims of domestic violence who lost their lives and their stories were read aloud. The event, now in its’ 27th year, is sponsored by the Crossroads Crisis Center.

October is nationally recognized as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” Crossroads Crisis Center serves as Allen Counties only domestic violence agency, and they will be promoting awareness with several displays and events throughout October. Crossroads Crisis Center would like to invite the families of the victims we honor during our annual vigil to our Kick-Off at the Lima Public Library. The families are welcome to come to the Kick-Off where they will be given a sign with their loved one’s name and will be able to walk in memory of them.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Crossroads Crisis Center has been busy planning events to advocate a stop to domestic violence. On Monday at the Allen County Family and Children First Council meeting, officials from Crossroads shared what events they have planned.

For the 19th year, you can drive around Lima and find trees planted in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month which means you'll be seeing purple trees around town.