| October 11, 2000 |
From Salem, the capitol city of Oregon, to our Nation's capitol, Congresswoman Darlene Hooley (D) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R) invited all members of Congress to take the Pledge this week. To date, 39 members of Congress have taken the Hands Pledge in Washington D.C.
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Read Congress Member Hooley's and Congress Member Chabot's Letter to Congress:
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| October 17-21, 2000 |
Governor John Kitzhaber, Salem Mayor Mike Swaim, Portland Mayor Vera Katz, Woodburn Mayor Richard Jennings and others joined with the Salem-Keizer Schools Superintendent and School Board in issuing proclamations declaring October 17-21, 2000 as the Third Annual Hands Are Not For Hurting Week
The Reverend Gail McDougal, President of the Salem Ministerial Association, sent a letter to the faith community encouraging interfaith participation in churches.
Salem Center hosted a Violent Toy Exchange all week Sunday thru Saturday. Families were invited to bring their violent toys (play guns, knives, video games, etc.) to exchange for free Salem Center Goodie Bags and a YWCA swim pass.
| Other State Participants in the Purple Hands Pledge: |
• Schools
• Divisions of the Oregon Department of Justice
• Oregon Adult and Family Services
• Oregon Services to Children and Families
• Domestic Violence Shelters
• Homeless Shelters
• Various youth organizations |
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| October 17, 2000 |
On Sunday, October 17, in partnership with the YWCA's Week Without Violence, the Salem Center hosted a very special event. Children and adults were invited to take the Hands Are Not For Hurting Project's Pledge: "I will not use my hands or my words for hurting myself or others." Each person left their purple hand print on the wall and signed their name as a lasting reminder of their commit>ment. The purpose of this permanent mural is to inspire and remind all who see it of the need to create a family, a community, a state, a nation and a world free of violence. One by one we join hands in unity and peace.
(See more photos from this event in our photo gallery!!)
District-wide participation ( K-12) of the Salem-Keizer Public Schools in the Hands Are Not For Hurting Pledge all week kicking off their year-long involvement in the Project. Salem Hospital Emergency Department Staff displayed their pledges in the hospital Emergency Department. They plan to let them remain as a permanent visual reminder of their personal commitment to help create safe communities.
Salem Public Library provided opportunities for families to take the Pledge during the childrens' story time. All of the books and stories emphasize positive ways children can use their hands and words. |
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