MARIENVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – In 2001 a tradition was started to address sexual violence and confront gender stereotypes and expectations.
‘Walk A Mile In Her Shoes’ began with male supporters putting on red high heels and literally walking a mile. Over the years, the program has expanded as a major fundraiser for agencies that deal with sexual violence.
This year a dozen or so staff members from Abraxas I put on their sneakers instead of high heels and walked to help raise funds for a local Passages Program.
They gathered pledges from family and friends to pay a certain amount for each mile walked. The Abraxas Team came in as the third highest donation!
Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a nonprofit provider of a diversified array of services to over 5,000 youth, adults and families each year. Founded in 1973, Abraxas offers alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services.
Abraxas is located at 165 Beavers Meadow Road, Marienville, PA 16239.
For more information about Abraxas, please visit: https://abraxasyfs.org/index.html
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