HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Hampden County Sheriff's Office hosted its 2025 Sheriff's Shuffle Road Race at the Elks Lodge in Holyoke Sunday morning, raising funds to support survivors of domestic violence.
The annual race was organized in collaboration with the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence through various programs.
"This is such a generous event because not only does it help support us, it helps raise awareness about the issue," said Elizabeth Dineen, CEO of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts.
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts operates four residential programs, 20 community-based programs, and a domestic violence shelter to assist victims in need of support. The funds raised from the race will aid these pro