Two years after the death of a Burlington woman, her family is taking on the challenge of raising awareness about domestic violence in Vermont. Kayla Noonan, 22, died on July 25, 2022, at her Burlington home. After her death, Kayla’s family donated some of her belongings to Steps to End Domestic Violence. Since 2022, Steps has been increasing its presence across the state. Now, with the organization’s support, her family has launched the Kayla Noonan Memorial Fund. The fund will support education and prevention programs. “We offer community advocate trainings several times a year, as do other organizations across the state, letting people know how to recognize the signs and how to support victims,” said Executive Director Nicole Kubon. The Kayla Noonan Memorial Fund can be found online at stepsvt.org. Steps also offers a 24/7 crisis hotline. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 802-658-1996.
Burlington, Vermont —
Two years after the death of a Burlington woman, her family is working to raise awareness about domestic violence in Vermont.
Kayla Noonan, 22, was murdered on July 25, 2022, in her Burlington home.
After Kayla’s death, her family donated some of her belongings to Steps to End Domestic Violence, which will be expanding its presence across the state in 2022 and beyond.
Now, with the support of the organization, her family is establishing the Kayla Noonan Memorial Fund, which will support education and prevention programs.
“We hold trainings for local advocates several times a year, and other organizations across the state do the same, teaching people how to recognize the signs and how to support victims,” said Executive Director Nicole Kubon.
The Kayla Noonan Memorial Fund can be found online at stepsvt.org.
Steps also offers a 24/7 crisis hotline: if you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 802-658-1996.