Domestic Violence Awareness Month
It’s time to talk about domestic violence.
Consider the following ways to get involved this October (2024):
Attend Speak Their Names, a memorial event for those who have lost their lives to intimate partner violence.
Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at 12 p.m. at Jefferson Square Park in downtown Louisville. We will remember local victims of domestic violence and speak their names!
Volunteer! Individuals or groups can sort and organize donations and supplies, clean and tidy spaces, perform light landscaping around our campus, and serve residents during lunch or dinner times.
Contact brandy.bernauer@cwfempower.org for more information.
Fundraise. Give Week helps keep our services FREE for people impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
- Create a free fundraising page and share on social media to raise money for survivors.
- Individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations can host a fundraising event or activity to collect money from customers or event attendees.
- Make a gift now!Read and share our blog posts about survivors and the impact of intimate partner violence-related disappearances and murders affect communities of color:
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to keep up with us this month and learn how domestic violence impacts various groups of people in our communities.
Check out our social media toolkit for messages and graphics you can share with your friends and family.
Go purple for DVAM. Wear purple every Thursday. Share photos on social media and tag us @thecenteronline. You can also email photos to training@cwfempower.org. Light up your home or business with purple lights. Even Lynn Family Stadium, home of Louisville City FC and Racing Louisville FC, will be lit in purple every Thursday night in October!
Learn how to be an #EverydayAdvocate
for people affected by domestic and intimate partner violence.
Download and share tips for getting involved
this month! And be sure to check out our social media kit as well!
