Neiman Group Takes Steps Against Domestic Violence

Neiman Group is proud to be a primary sponsor and organizer of the second annual Steps Against Domestic Violence walk. This walk was created in loving memory of Marisa Peach, a close friend of Neiman Group who was killed by a brutal act of domestic violence. Eight years ago, Marisa moved from Seattle to Central Pennsylvania, where she worked as an esthetician and make-up artist. At age 33, Marisa was murdered by her fiance, Edward Bernat, at her Susquehanna Township home on January 5, 2007. He was sentenced on March 21, 2008 to the maximum sentence of 20 to 40 years in prison for third-degree murder.

Everyone is invited to participate in the Steps Against Domestic Violence walk on Sunday, June 22, at 9 a.m. at City Island and Riverfront Park in Harrisburg. Neiman Group, along with The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg, and close friends and family of Marisa Peach, have organized the walk to raise public awareness about domestic violence and to raise funds to help break the dangerous cycle.

The ten kilometer (approximately six mile) walk will begin at Carousel Pavilion at City Island, continue across the walking bridge, down the River Front Park and finish at Vaughn Street. There will be turnaround points along the route for anyone desiring a shorter walk. Proceeds will go to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence. To participate in the walk, make a donation, or to get involved, please visit www.StepsAgainstDomesticViolence.com.