St. George’s Grenada June 4, 2012: Last Tuesday a check in the sum of EC$1,000.00 was presented to a victim of domestic violence, Ms. Yvonne Felix; mother of three young children ofWindsorForest, St. David’s; who was brutally stabbed and her house burnt, by her then male partner.

The Women’s Arm of the NNP held a fund Raiser on Friday March 2nd at the Party Headquarters atMt.Helicon; with the primary aim of assisting Ms. Felix. The event took the form of a social, with eats and drinks on sale, all arranged and executed by members of the Women’s Arm.

Ms. Shirmaine White, assistant Chairperson of the Women’s Arm, when presenting the check to Ms. Felix stated “it is time that women took a stand against domestic violence and support and defend other women, when there is the opportunity to do so.” Ms. White further stated that the Women’s Arm of the NNP is prepared to work with and support all women across the tri-island state ofGrenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, regardless of perceived political affiliation; especially in this very  challenging economic and social climate.

An account has been established at L.A Purcell for Ms. Felix, who is still without a home; to aid her is providing shelter for her family. Any member of the community who will like to assist Ms. Felix can go to LA Purcell and make a contribution to that account.

The Women’s arm will like to thank the corporate community and other private citizens, who stepped forward and contributed towards the fund raiser. They will also like to thank the persons who came out and patronized the event; special thanks to Mr. Gabriel Henry, the Political Leader Dr Keith Mitchell and Executive of the NNP and the taxi drivers.