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Prairie Independent Living Resource Center and the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Center of Hutchinson have a long and rich history of working together to end violence against people with disabilities.

In 2002, PILR and SA/DVC were part of a federal grant project administered in Kansas to connect centers for independent living and sexual assault and domestic violence organizations.  That connection has resulted in significant cultural change within both organizations.

In support of our mutual mission, Dinner & Jazz became a jointly sponsored community event in October highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness month and Disability Employment Awareness month.  Dinner & Jazz 2009 was the 8th consecutive year for the event which features the Hutchinson Community College Jazz Combos.  Free to the public, this event celebrates our continued dedication to ending violence in the lives of people with disabilities.

Dinner & Jazz 2009 Working the line! Left to right facing the camera: Shay Herbison, SA/DVC; Chere Jurgens, SA/DVC; Camey Colvert. With backs to the camera are Ethan, Caprece, and Tyler Colvert-Master Griller!

Dinner & Jazz 2009 Christine Crabbs and daughter Aubrey enjoy the evening.

Camey, Tyler, and Caprece Colvert – Cooking and serving up delicious dogs

Dinner & Jazz 2009, Folks make their way through the dinner line. Ethan Colvert first in line!

Dinner & Jazz 2009. Chris Owens, PILR in the background while Jazz Combo musicians doctor their dogs before entertaining the crowd.

Alice Pinkston (woman in purple jacket using a scooter) enjoys dinner and socializing with folks in Avenue A Park.

Dinner & Jazz 2009.  Picture of banner as it hangs on Avenue A Park fence:  PILR & SA/DVC Present Dinner & Jazz

Dinner & Jazz 2009. Elena, Erica, and Xavier Rivera enjoying dinner in the park.

SA/DVC and PILR staff, board members and families enjoy the music from the Hutchinson Community College Jazz Combos.

Dinner & Jazz 2009.  Folks enjoying an evening of free food, incredible music, and family and friends.