MOUNT VERNON – The Knox County Democratic Women (KCDW) is running a fundraiser through mid-October to support local candidates and issues. The group is selling bath and body products from Jami Ingledue's "Clean Resistance" line.

KCDW is also collecting donations for the Suicide Prevention Coalition's 5K. 

For more information regarding the fundraiser, or to donate to the Suicide Prevention Coalition's 5K, email Mary Chapa at marychapa.knox@gmail.com.

The Knox County Democratic Women’s mission is to identify, recruit, and train women to hold positions of leadership in the government and community at all levels. KCDW also seeks to provide public forums on issues, legislation, and political candidates; support the principles of the Democratic Party; work for the election of Democratic candidates; and promote the health and welfare of women.

KCDW meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. To join KCDW or find out more information about the organization, contact Mary Chapa at marychapa.knox@gmail.com or search “Knox County Democratic Women” on Facebook to visit the group’s page.