The Cocoon

The Cocoon exists to provide safety, healing, and justice across the lifespan for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, their children, and all of those affected by abuse. We work to educate and increase awareness about abuse and commit to building a compassionate and safe community.The Cocoon has a few events coming upi you might be interested in. For more info you can visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/cocoonwoodcountySeptember 7 – OTR Smokehouse LLC First Annual Poker Run starts at 11amTo benefit HOOVES and The Cocoon to draw the connection between PTSD and domestic violenceStarts and finishes at B & R Banquet Hall, Cygnet, Ohio with stops at Snuffy’s, Sycamore Grove, FOE 2180, FOE 2633 and Village Inn. Preregistration available by calling 419 806 7704$20 per driver/ $10 per passenger/ $30 per couple and includes dinner and cards Saturday, September 14 – Texas Hold’em Tournament at Cavalier Corral12900 Bays Road, Rudolph, Ohio 419-957-7212Tournament starts at 2pm with food and beverages availableThis tournament is held every second Tuesday of the month at CavalierThe event is open to the public and can host up to 40 players – the more players the more you win!A portion of the proceeds from the tournament each month benefits The Cocoon Saturday, September 14 – Safety Healing Justice in our Community EventNoon until 2pm at Woodlands Park, Perrysburg OhioSt. Tim’s, First Presbyterian and Grace Churches are joining Huntington National Bank to support The Cocoon’s first community awareness event.Family oriented games and activities, live music by Herbie and the Love Bugs, lunch of hot dog or hamburger with chips and bottled water available for a $5 cash donationHuntington National Bank will be providing free ice cream treats while supplies lastAdditional support provided by Ace Hardware of Bowling Green, Churchill’s Supermarkets, Costco and MeijerThis event will be a template for similar events in other communities around Wood County. This is an awareness raising event, but donations will be accepted.