亞裔反家庭暴力中心絲路晚宴 10/24

The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) celebrates another year of providing New England’s only emergency shelter for pan-Asian families and communities

Sept 30, 2015 – Boston, MA: The Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK), a Massachusetts-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent domestic violence in Asian families and communities, and to provide hope to survivors, celebrates its annual benefit, the Silk Road Gala, on the evening of Saturday, October 24, at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston.

This is the 22nd year that the Silk Road Gala has been held for New England’s only multilingual emergency shelter and provider of advocacy services, outreach, and education programs for adult Asian survivors of domestic violence and their families, and celebrates 21 years of the emergency shelter’s open doors to pan-Asian families and communities. Established in 1994 and currently staffed by multilingual and multicultural staff, ATASK’s emergency shelter operates 24/7 365 days a year and has provided a safe haven for over 1,000 survivors of domestic violence and their children since opening. As we celebrate the 22nd annual Silk Road Gala, we recognize that domestic violence affects the entire family. Funds raised at this year's Gala will help create peaceful homes where women and children can rebuild their lives.

This year’s co-chairs are:

Maureen and Ted English, Bob’s Discount Furniture Tracy and Dr. Michael Wagner, Tufts Medical Center

The event includes a reception, featuring generous participation from Bon Me, Night Market, Journeyman, Piperi, Rialto and Saus, followed by a seated dinner and dessert from Rice Theory and MEM Tea Imports to close the event. Janet Wu of 7 News/CW56, a long-term supporter of the organization, will once again be the emcee.
Nearly 500 glamorous supporters attend ATASK’s annual Silk Road Gala each year. This year, set against stunning views of the city from the John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse, guests will enjoy perusing night market style food stations, fabulous silent auction items, and cultural performances and entertainment during the reception, followed by a dinner program and more entertainment.

The Silk Road Gala generates critical funds for ATASK’s programs and services to support survivors of domestic violence. For more event details or ticket information, visit www.atask.org.

ATASK offers:
Housing in our emergency shelter
Outreach to Asian communities and a 24-hour multi-lingual helpline
Programs and services that support clients and their children and empower them to live independent lives
Education and training for youth, providers, and the public