The Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office is calling all citizens to help put a stop to domestic violence. This year the DA’s Office has partnered with Shreve Memorial Library for its Purple Box Campaign to help collect unused toiletries for adults and children who fall victim to domestic abuse.

Did you know that when most victims flee their abusive environments they usually leave with nothing? The Purple Box Campaign helps organizations such as Project Celebration, Inc. serve adults and children who are displaced by domestic abuse.

Project Celebration, Inc. (PCI) is a nonprofit organization that provides direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and children experiencing violence. Services are provided in Caddo, Bossier, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster Parishes, with two domestic violence shelters that provide safe housing for women and children fleeing domestic violence. All services through the organization are free and confidential.

Here’s how you can help. A purple box will be placed at each Shreve Memorial Library Branch located inside the city of Shreveport. The public is asked to donate items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other personal hygiene items.

Donations may be made throughout the month of October, during regular library branch hours. Shreve Memorial Library hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The Broadmoor and Hamilton/South Caddo Branches are open on Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.

All items will be donated to Project Celebration, Inc.

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