Sault Freedom Sisters launch campaign to end violence against women

Freedom Sisters from Sault Ste Marie, who work towards ending violence against women through advocacy and education, has announced the first annual Bloom for Change campaign.

They encourage the community to take part in the campaign by planting purple bulbs as a symbol of awareness of ending violence against women. They will be available by donation on May 14 and May 28. 

For more information, read the news release below:

Freedom Sisters Sault Ste Marie, in its 10th year, is proud to announce our first annual Bloom for Change campaign. Freedom Sisters SSM are #Changemakers working towards ending violence against women through advocacy and education from a survivor’s perspective.

We encourage the community to join #Changemakers in planting purple bulbs to put down roots of change to end violence. Purple bulbs will be available by donation on Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 28 (locations and times to be announced).

The colour purple is the symbol of courage, survival and honour. It has become a symbol of awareness of ending violence against women.

As the bulbs bloom, we will be collecting pictures to create a bouquet representing the change we want to see in our community to end violence.

Follow our Facebook page or email us here for more information.