Jacksonville, Fl — As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jacksonville’s Morning News is spotlighting the resources available to survivors.
At the 31st annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast, presented by VyStar Credit Union, hundreds of business, civic, and community leaders come together to raise awareness of domestic violence and Hubbard House’s life-saving, life-changing resources.
Jacksonville’s Morning News spoke with Gail Patin, CEO of Hubbard House, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, about the resources provided by the organization.
The breakfast is held in honor of Barbara Ann Campbell, who was the sister-in-law of late-Jacksonville Mayor Jake Godbold. Following her murder, Campbell’s family asked Hubbard House to share her story as a way to raise awareness and prevent lethal violence in the future.
VyStar Credit Union is presenting sponsor of the Barbara Ann Campbell Breakfast, and Veronica Session-Fennell talked about the cheerful giving that VyStar gives to organizations like Hubbard House.
Tammy Taylor, Chief Program Officer for Hubbard House, discusses how they serve survivors, particularly as we head into the “holiday season.” To learn how you could help as a volunteer, or if you need help from Hubbard House, call 904-354-3114.
Eagle 96.9’s Tank joined Jacksonville’s Morning News to discuss his relationship with Hubbard House, and share some of his personal experiences with surviving domestic violence. If you need help, or want more information, the Hubbard House 24-hour contact line is 904-354-3114.
Hubbard House board members Tara Evans, Joe Kovacocy, and JJ Keitzer join JMN. They discuss how they each came to be involved with Hubbard House, and how they work to help Hubbard House avail itself to all dimensions of the Jacksonville community through multiple outreach resources.
Dr. Gail Patin rejoins JMN, with Sharron, one of the speakers from today’s 31st Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast. Speakers shared their experiences of domestic violence, and the recovery process as they heal, regain their empowerment, and move forward in life. Help is available at 904-354-3114.
First Alert Weather: Tranquil weather persists. This morning temperatures inland are in the 50s and 60s, and near 70 along the coast with onshore winds at the beaches. Skies are mostly clear and there could be some isolated fog, but not widespread or particularly dense. Abundant sunshine is on the way today, with highs near 80 in the afternoon. Quiet weather continues through much of the upcoming weekend, with a chance of rain late Sunday along/ahead of a cold front.
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