October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and empowering our communities to take action. Domestic violence affects millions of individuals across the U.S. every year, regardless of age, race, or background. It’s a serious issue, but together we can make a difference by getting involved and supporting survivors.
At Resilience, we are committed to providing free, confidential support to individuals in our community who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we invite you to join us in taking action, raising awareness, and standing with survivors.
Here are some key ways you can get involved this October:
Attend the Purple Party Fundraiser on October 10
Our 2nd Annual Purple Party is happening on Thursday, October 10 at The Little Red Barn in Nunica. This fun and impactful evening includes dinner, drinks, raffles, games, and a team trivia competition with prizes. All proceeds support our services for survivors. For more information and tickets, visit www.ResilienceMI.org/events.
Join Us at the Together We Can Appreciation Awards Breakfast on October 16
On Wednesday, October 16 at Macatawa Golf Club, we’re joining the Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (LAADSV) and the Allegan County Coordinating Council on Domestic Violence (ACCCDV) to celebrate the community members making a difference in the fight against domestic and sexual violence. The Together We Can Awards Breakfast honors finalists who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to ending violence. View the finalists here!! Learn more and get tickets at www.ResilienceMI.org/TogetherWeCan.
Watch Our Panel Discussion on It Ends With Us
Interested in how domestic violence is portrayed in mainstream media? Check out our recorded panel discussion on the film It Ends With Us, featuring expert staff members and a member of our Survivor Advisory Council. The panel recording is available on our YouTube channel and provides insightful commentary on the media’s role in shaping public perception of domestic violence.
Follow Us on Social Media
Help spread awareness by following Resilience on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube and LinkedIn. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing important resources, survivor stories, and ways to take action. Share our posts to amplify the message and show your support for survivors!
Wear Purple to Support Survivors
Thursday, October 17 is Wear Purple Day, a national day of recognition for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple is the color that symbolizes support for survivors. Wear purple and share your photos on social media to help raise awareness in your community!
Share Our Support Groups and Workshops
Resilience offers free support groups and workshops for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. These sessions are open to all survivors and provide a safe, supportive space to heal and connect. More information on current groups can be found at www.ResilienceMI.org/Support-groups.
Donate to Support Survivors
Resilience relies on community support to continue offering our life-saving services. Your donation helps provide emergency shelter, sexual assault exams, trauma therapy, and prevention programs for local survivors. Every contribution makes a significant impact. To donate, visit www.ResilienceMI.org/donate.
This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s stand together to raise awareness, support survivors, and work toward ending domestic violence! Together, we can shift norms and create a violence-free community.
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