More South Bay Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities

It's still October, so it's still D.V. Awareness Month. Which means there are still ways to help.

Tonight at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach is Denim Night. Details here:

Can't go tonight? Another event is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Blue Butterfly Cafe in El Segundo. Details here: StellaDot.1736Fundraiser.KStrickland1.pdf

Not that this should deter you from helping a worthy cause, but apparently, even Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has noticed that these services are severely lacking in resources. Just got an email from his office announcing that he signed legislation to float domestic violence shelters a $16.3 million loan.

"I want to congratulate the many groups that put victims first and came together to find this creative solution that will keep domestic violence shelters throughout the state open," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "I am proud to sign this bipartisan legislation that is good news for every Californian whose life is devastated by violence in the home and will help ensure domestic violence victims have a safe place to go. And, I encourage the legislature to continue looking for a permanent funding solution for this important program so domestic violence shelters aren't faced with the same uncertainty next year."