DVAM
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2013
Spread Love DC
Monday, September 30th
Paint the Town Purple
Paint the Town Purple during our 4th annual domestic violence awareness month kick-off event.
DCCADV staff, member programs and volunteers will be at 10 local metro stations sharing resources,
information and purple buttons to engage the community in preventing domestic violence. If you’re
interested in volunteering please email [email protected].
Tuesday, October 1st
D.C. Council Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation Presentation
Wear your purple and join the Council in ringing in Domestic Violence Awareness Month in DC. The
proclamation will be presented at 10 a.m. by Council Chair Phil Mendelson, a longtime champion and
Councilmember Tommy Wells, Judiciary Chair and passionate advocate for victim services. Be there
by 10 am to ensure everyone’s ready for their moment on camera with the Council.
10AM | John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Room 500
Monday, October 7th
State of Domestic Violence in D.C.
DCCADV will partner with the Howard University, School of Social Work to host a Town Hall
Meeting on Domestic Violence in Washington, DC – Responding to and preventing an
epidemic. The goal of this town hall is to educate the public about the nature of domestic
violence in the District and the community response to this crime.
6pm | Howard University | 2400 6th St NW | Blackburn Center University Center
Monday, October 7th- Friday, October 11th
Survivor Economic Empowerment Workshops
For an entire week DCCADV will hold a series of soft skills training for survivors throughout the
District. The training will focus on empowering women with the skills that they need to
communicate effectively in a workplace environment via telephone, email and social media; as well
as address basic non-verbal communication techniques and proper business attire that will assist
them the interview process and upon gainful employment.
5 Thomas Circle, NW · Washington, DC 20005 · tel 202.299.1181 · fax 202.299.1193 · www.dccadv.org
Thursday, October 10th
Keep DC SAFE
Come celebrate with SAFE and help ensure the safety and self-determination of domestic violence
survivors in Washington, DC Join us for an evening of community appreciation and fun with an open
bar and musical entertainment!
6:30 PM | Room & Board | 1840 14th St. NW | Tickets http://bit.ly/DCsafe
Friday, October 11th
Survivor Economic Empowerment Commencement
To honor the conclusion of our Survivor Economic Empowerment series, DCCADV will hold a
commencement for participants that complete the program. Survivors will receive a certificate and a
starter kit filled with tools to kick start a successful interview process. The commencement will
feature keynote speaker Danella Sealock of NBC4.
3PM | DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Howland Center
Saturday, October 12th
Ward 8 Council Against Domestic Violence Walk
The Ward 8 Council Against Domestic Violence will host their annual 3K Walk Against Domestic
Violence. The walk will take place at the THEARC. Registration begins at 9AM, the walk begins at 10
a.m. and a program will immediately. For more information contact Sandra “S.S” Seegers, Founder,
at 202-561-6616 or [email protected].
9AM | THEARC | 1901 Mississippi Ave SE
Monday, October 14th - Friday, October 18th
YWCA Week Without Violence
Join YWCAs and individuals across the country in unity against violence, declaring Enough! during
YWCA Week Without Violence (WWV). Let others know that violence is not acceptable and take part
in an open dialogue on realistic and long-lasting alternatives to hate crimes, trafficking and violence
against women. Contact your YWCA, North Capital Area http://www.ywcanca.org/
Wednesday, October 16th
Power of the Purse Gala
Join My Sister’s Place as we commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and celebrate the
indomitable spirit of the women and children we serve with an evening featuring a silent auction of
high-end handbags and luxury accessories, wine and palate teasers from fine DC restaurants, live
music, and spectacular surprises throughout the evening.
6PM | Rooftop Terrace | 101 Constitution Avenue, NW | Tickets http://bit.ly/Purse13
Wednesday, October 23rd
Share Your Story
NVRDC invites and encourages all survivors of crime in Washington, D.C. to come and illustrate their
experience and recovery. A short art therapy workshop will be held, allowing survivors to share their
story through artwork and how crime has impacted their lives. The works will be displayed at
NVRDC’s Rising for Resiliency Fundraiser on November 7th. This event is free and all materials and
refreshments will be provided by Whole Foods. Contact Christa at [email protected] to RSVP.
5PM| Lighthouse Center for Healing | 5321 First Place, NE
5 Thomas Circle, NW · Washington, DC 20005 · tel 202.299.1181 · fax 202.299.1193 · www.dccadv.org
Thursday, October 24th
Purple Thursday
Make a fashion statement that really says something: wear something purple on Thursday, October
24th to honor victims and support survivors of domestic violence! This year marks the 8th annual
observance of Purple Thursday, the awareness day launched by the DC Coalition Against Domestic
Violence that’s now gone national with Purple Thursday observances in Massachusetts, New York
and Oklahoma. Register your organization: http://bit.ly/PurpleThursday13
Thursday, October 24th
Latin@ March and Vigil to Stop Violence Against Women
Latino Agencies United to Stop Violence Against Women hold their the annual Vigil and March in the
Greater Washington DC Metro area for the Latin@ community on Thursday, October 24th. Come
support and help us make noise to educate and create awareness about domestic violence in our
Latin@ immigrant community. The march begins at at Lamont Park in Mt. Pleasant ends in front of
the Suntrust Bank on 18th & Columbia Rd. NW
6PM | Lamont Park | 3258 Mt Pleasant St NW
Friday, October 25th
Beyond the Silence Gala
Join DVRP at our “Beyond the Silence: Gala and Monologue Show” to recognize Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. This event will feature monologues illustrating the real experiences of
Asian/Pacific Islander (A/PI) survivors in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. There will be a
cocktail reception, dinner and a silent auction. DVRP will also honor individuals from the community
who have made significant contributions to ending domestic violence in the A/PI community.
6:30PM | Josephine Butler Center | 2437 15th Street NW | Tickets http://bit.ly/DVRPGala
Thursday, October 31st
BalderDASH 2013
Bartending 4 Change will serve it up for the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)'s Annual Fall
Fundraiser, "BalderDASH!", in the upstairs lounge at Agora in Dupont Circle! BalderDASH! will help
provide the critical financial support needed for DASH's work benefiting survivors of domestic and
sexual violence facing homelessness.
6PM | Agora | 1527 17th St NW | Tickets http://bit.ly/BalderDash13
All October
Unblurring the Lines: DVAM College Tour
There are no blurred lines when it comes to dating and sexual violence. Throughout the month of
October, the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence in collaboration with Break the Cycle and the
Network for Victim Recovery DC will be visiting each campus across the District to raise awareness,
share resources and engage student leaders and faculty in the movement to end domestic violence.
Is your campus interested in joining us? Email [email protected] to learn more.
5 Thomas Circle, NW · Washington, DC 20005 · tel 202.299.1181 · fax 202.299.1193 · www.dccadv.org