From: YWCA of Palm Beach County
Re: YWCA’s 2014 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award
Date: October 7, 2014
Contact: Allyson Samiljan – 561-640-0050, Ext. 115
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YWCA’s 2014 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award
The YWCA of Palm Beach County presented its 2014 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award to Officer Elizabeth Raleigh of the Jupiter Police Department at the opening ceremony of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 6, 2014, at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach.
Established in 2008 to honor the then-retiring State Attorney, the award recognizes a law enforcement, social services, health care or legal professional who has gone beyond the normal call of duty to assist or advocate for a victim of domestic violence.
Officer Raleigh exemplified the spirit of the award by going above normal job requirements when she assisted a victim of domestic abuse by helping her get away from her abuser and into her own apartment. Officer Raleigh organized an online fundraiser through which she obtained furniture and other items necessary for the victim to get back on her feet.
“We are so pleased to honor such a worthy recipient as Officer Raleigh,” said Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA.
For information about the YWCA or for information on the 2015 Barry Krischer Humanitarian Award, please visit www.ywcapbc.org or call 561-640-0050.