LIMA, OH(WLIO) - Crossroads Crisis Center took a night to honor victims and those who stand up for them.

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 run was organized to honor the memory of a Lima native who lost her life to domestic violence, by raising money to help others in similar situations.