Safe Futures to Honor Victims of Domestic Violence at Candlelight Vigil Oct. 16th

All are invited to join Safe Futures at the Annual Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00pm at the Garde Arts Center in New London in remembrance of those whose lives were ended by domestic violence in southeastern Connecticut.

There will be a brief speaking program followed by the lighting of individual memorial candles for each of the victims from our community, including the following individuals: Antonio Chajon, Dianna Hodgdon, Delma Murphy, Margarette Mady, Joey Gingerella, Robert Parise, Corina Rodriguez, Brandia Irvin, Jason Beck, Patricia Sullivan, Maddyson Thibbualt, Arisleidy Batista, Shelby Dodson, Jashira Pagan, D’Nazia Uzzle, Stephanie Beatty, along with other anonymous and unnamed victims. All members of the community and family members are welcome to attend and bring photos of their loved ones who have lost their lives to domestic violence.

Special thanks to the Garde Arts Center and Fisher Florist for sponsoring this event.

Every year, Safe Futures serves 10,000 victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, child abuse, and elder abuse in southeastern Connecticut. With nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men who experience abuse nationwide, the services offered through Safe Futures are vital to victims who otherwise would not have a way out of an abusive situation.

If you or someone you know needs help, please call our Safe Futures 24/7 Confidential Hotline at (860) 701-6001 or text CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900 to speak with our advocates for immediate assistance. 

About Safe Futures: 

Safe Futures’ mission is stopping abuse, restoring hope, and saving lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut. All services are free and confidential including crisis intervention, emergency housing, counseling, court support, and access to other resources for individuals and families dealing with abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, call our 

Safe Futures 24/7 Confidential Hotline at (860) 701-6001 or text CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900.

Learn more: safefuturesct.org