Book sale at Northwest Hospital to benefit domestic violence victims
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Book sale at Northwest Hospital to benefit domestic violence victims


The Domestic Violence Program at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore and the Woodlawn Police Precinct will be having a used book sale and raffle to raise money for victims of domestic violence. Money raised helps victims pay for necessities like new locks, food, gas, bus and cab fare, and legal fees for custody, divorce and immigration applications.

The Used Book Sale and Raffle will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon, and Thursday, April 23, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the Pike Room at Northwest Hospital. Books will all be sold for as little as $1.

If you would like to donate items to be raffled, call 410-521-7555.




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