LAVENDER ANGELS RETURN TO THE HEIGHTS
"Volunteering for a Safer Community"
Lavender Angels, found in many gay communities, were last seen here in the 1990's. Following concerns about the safety and comfort of our public, the group has been revived here in Lavender Heights. Spearheaded by the Center, an alliance is being formed with midtown community agencies including the Center, the Midtown Business Association, and the Sacramento Police Department. Volunteers are being recruited and were first seen at the Rainbow Festival. Their official debut is planned for Second Saturday in October.
They plan to be on area streets on Friday and Saturday nights between 9:00 and bar closing times, and during special events in the area. They will be visible, and will be extra eyes for law enforcement and security personnel. They will be in close touch with Sacramento Police officers in the area and will coordinate with bar security personnel. The Sacramento Police Department will provide training for the volunteers, the first Safety Seminar to be held in October. Their official debut is planned for Second Saturday in October.
If you have been in midtown at night recently, you will know that the area is bustling on weekend nights with heavy pedestrian traffic in areas such as 20th Street between I and L Streets. The vision is to promote a safe experience in the area for patrons enjoying the conviviality offered through the area businesses. Active recruitment of volunteers is underway.
For more information, contact: Lavender.Angels@SacCenter.org.
They plan to be on area streets on Friday and Saturday nights between 9:00 and bar closing times, and during special events in the area. They will be visible, and will be extra eyes for law enforcement and security personnel. They will be in close touch with Sacramento Police officers in the area and will coordinate with bar security personnel. The Sacramento Police Department will provide training for the volunteers, the first Safety Seminar to be held in October. Their official debut is planned for Second Saturday in October.
If you have been in midtown at night recently, you will know that the area is bustling on weekend nights with heavy pedestrian traffic in areas such as 20th Street between I and L Streets. The vision is to promote a safe experience in the area for patrons enjoying the conviviality offered through the area businesses. Active recruitment of volunteers is underway.
For more information, contact: Lavender.Angels@SacCenter.org.
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