FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
7 MARCH 2020
HAWAII SAYS NO MORE EXPANDS ITS EFFORTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR DIRECT SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS AMIDST BUDGET CUTS AND INCREASED NEEDS DUE TO COVID PANDEMIC.
HONOLULU, Hawai‘i – Seven years ago, a group of 15 of Hawai‘i’s leading government agencies and non-profit organizations, along with the media, companies, schools, elected officials, advocates, influencers and survivors, launched Hawai‘i Says NO MORE, an unprecedented state-wide effort to increase awareness and visibility to prevent and end domestic violence and sexual assault.
Since then, Hawai‘i Says NO MORE has raised awareness about this violence across the state and encouraged public discussions to break the silence, shame, and stigma surrounding these issues.
The core team of organizations behind Hawai‘i Says NO MORE include Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, Child and Family Service, Hawai‘i State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Hawai‘i State Commission on the Status of Women, Hawai‘i Youth Service Network, Parents and Children Together, Department of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, PAU Violence, the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Office of Gender Equity, the University of Hawai‘i System: Office of Institutional Equity, Women Helping Women, and YWCA Oahu.
Hawai‘i Says NO MORE Week, which runs March 7-13, 2021, includes efforts and events across the state.
Every day in our state more than 500 victims seek support from domestic violence programs. One in seven women are survivors of sexual assault. that's 67-thousand women. And yet these crimes are severely underfunded, under-researched, misunderstood and often on the margin of public concern. For too long, we have relied on those who have experienced violence to be the brave ones to speak out, stand up, and demand change. It's time for all of us, especially now, to step up.
During the covid-19 crisis, the need for domestic violence services has significantly increased while direct service organizations have suffered cuts to critical domestic violence services funding. These organizations are being asked to do more with less and the safety and wellbeing of survivors and their children is at stake. Go to hisaysnomore.org and make a tax-deductible donation to our front line HSNM Beneficiaries - Parents and Children Together, Child and Family Service and Women Helping Women.
In honor of Hawai‘i Says NO MORE Week, Honolulu Hale will light their building the NO MORE blue color all week. Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige have formally proclaimed the second week of March as Hawai‘i Says NO MORE Week.
Governor Ige’s proclamation reads, “we encourage residents to support the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault in our community and to extend deep appreciation to Hawai’i Says NO MORE for creating a culture of safety, equality and respect.”
Mayor Blangiardi proclaimed, “Hawai‘i Says NO MORE is committed to employing our unique cultural and community values of aloha, pono and ‘ohana in its efforts.”
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HAWAI'I SAYS NO MORE WEEK—MARCH 7-13, 2021:
Join us to say NO MORE to domestic violence and sexual assault in Hawai‘i.
During Hawai‘i Says NO MORE Week, organizers are asking the public to join in 3 ways: SAY NO MORE, KNOW MORE, and SUPPORT SURVIVORS.
SAY NO MORE.
Join the Hawai‘i Says NO MORE Selfie Challenge. Go to www.hisaysnomore.org and download a NO MORE Challenge sign, write what you say NO MORE to and post a selfie to your social media. Tag us and use the hashtags #HawaiiSaysNOMORE and #HSNMweek
Place a NO MORE magnet on your car. You can pick up your FREE NO MORE symbol magnet at Red Pineapple located at Ward Center.
Get a Hawai‘i Says NO MORE license plate decal. Register or re-register your vehicle and opt in. This special HSNM decal is an additional $30.50 and then $25 each year thereafter. $20 from each payment will directly support the beneficiaries of Hawai‘i Says NO MORE and is tax deductible. Make an appointment with your local Satellite City Hall. Download the decal application and bring it with you to your appointment.
KNOW MORE.
Join the KNOW MORE global dialogue by registering for one or all of the KNOW MORE virtual events being offered FREE by NO MORE chapters, affiliates and partners around the world. The virtual events will feature expert speakers addressing a range of topics related to preventing violence and supporting survivors. See more information and the full list of sessions and topics here.
Tune into Hawaiʻi News Now. On Monday, March 8, and March 19 tune into HNN Sunrise to hear from leaders in the HSNM movement. Tune in all week to see your favorite HNN anchors representing HSNM with our signature blue vanishing point lapel pin, and pop over to social media to see what HNN influencers say NO MORE to as part of our selfie challenge.
SUPPORT SURVIVORS.
Give. During the covid-19 crisis, the need for domestic violence services has significantly increased while direct service organizations have suffered cuts to critical domestic violence services funding. These organizations are being asked to do more with less and the safety and wellbeing of survivors and their children is at stake. Go to hisaysnomore.org and make a tax-deductible donation to our front line HSNM Beneficiaries - Parents and Children Together, Child and Family Service and Women Helping Women.
Shop. Shop at Red Pineapple at Ward Center during NO MORE Week and 10% of your purchase will benefit the Hawai‘i Says NO MORE front-line Beneficiaries - Parents and Children Together, Child and Family Service and Women Helping Women. And don’t forget to pick up your FREE NO MORE symbol car magnet.
For more information on Hawai‘i Says NO MORE week, visit http://hisaysnomore.org.
Facebook: @HawaiiSaysNOMORE Instagram: @HawaiiSaysNOMORE
Twitter: @HIsaysNOMORE
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