DASH NEWS RELEASE : October 1, 2009
DASH Executive Director Attends Vice President Biden’s
VAWA Anniversary Reception
VAWA Anniversary Reception
Washington, DC— DASH’s executive director Peg Hacskaylo attended a reception hosted by Vice President Joseph Biden at his Washington, D.C. residence. The celebration marked the 15th anniversary of the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Founded in 2006, DASH provides safe housing, housing resources and information, as well as training and technical assistance to community agencies and victim service programs to increase the availability of safe, affordable housing options for women and their families. DASH serves dozens of local organizations and assists more than 1,000 local residents annually. For more information, visit www.dashdc.org.
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