The Bridge of Light Award was presented to Karidat counselor Elaine Dela Cruz during the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation signing last Sept. 29 at the Saipan World Resort.<\/p>\n
The award is presented to an outstanding individual in recognition of the efforts and public services provided in advocating against domestic violence. <\/p>\n
Dela Cruz said she feels honored to receive such an award while working with people she considers to be her heroes. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to say that I am humbled, blessed and grateful that I work among a bunch of heroes, the law enforcement and our first responders. Your passion and commitment to this movement against domestic violence is untiring,\u201d said Dela Cruz.<\/p>\n
She also thanked her significant other for supporting her throughout the years. <\/p>\n
\u201cI am also very blessed because I have a wonderful support system. We can\u2019t do this right without the support system. Thank you to my husband, Joey,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
If there is one thing Dela Cruz wants to say to the community, it is to be involved.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust to be there, just to listen. There are a lot of things that we can do as a community. We don\u2019t have to be a service provider. We could just be an ear, just lend a hand and watch someone\u2019s kids,\u201d said Dela Cruz.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis movement is not over. Karidat Social Services, Guma Esperanza, and the shelters for families are all open 24 hours a day. The number is 234-5100, and we\u2019re here to provide services every single day of the year,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Maisie Tenorio said the Bridge of Light Award is intended \u201cto let the community know that there are people out there working hard for their safety and protection.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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