At YWCA Northeast Indiana, October is a time to raise community awareness about domestic violence. YWCA Northeast Indiana hosts several events and activities that the community can participate in to raise awareness for domestic violence. Learn more and find out how you can get involved below.
Mayor Tom Henry declares October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Fort Wayne.
An Allen County proclamation signing is scheduled for October 18th, 2023.
Pictured: Allen County's 2021 DVAM Proclamation signing
Flowers on the River
Thank you to our community partners for coming out and sharing resources (Fort Wayne Center for Nonviolence and Amani Family Services, Inc.)!
Thank you to the band, Intrepid Cat, for providing live music at the event (Sai Ramani, Liam Campbell-Carpenter, Colin Butler, and Ethan Walker).
Thank you to Fort Wayne Dance Collective for lending the talents of your dancers (Annalise Highley and Naomi Dees).
Thank you to Moring's Flowers & Gifts Inc. for donating the beautiful flowers for the event.
Find Flowers on the River 2023 event photos on our Facebook page.
Chalk it Up
Join us as we use sidewalk chalk to share facts, quotes, and empowerment about domestic violence.
When: Wednesday, October 11th from 11am-2pm
Where: 816 Pint & Slice
816 Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Download our Chalk it Up Flyer to learn more about our event on October 11th. To find information about hosting your own Chalk it Up event at your school, church, place of employment, local park, etc., click here.
Circle
We invite you to come together as a community for this year’s Circle Event, Seasons of Abuse. By bravely telling their stories, local survivors reflect on their past, letting others know that it’s possible to overcome the trauma of domestic violence and enter into a new season of empowerment. Alongside the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, our program will combine survivor stories and education to demonstrate different stages that might repeat or escalate in an abusive relationship. Domestic violence can affect anyone, at any time of their life. But we are all more than our yesterday, no matter what season we are in.
When: Thursday, October 19th from 11:30am-1pm
Where: The Diamond Room at Ceruti's Catering
6601 Innovation Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Purple Fridays
Show your support for ending domestic violence by wearing purple every Friday in October. Encourage your family, friends, and
co-workers to also participate and raise awareness!
Don't forget to share your photos and tag us on social media! #DVAM #PurpleFridays
Download our Purple Fridays Flyer here.
Turn the Town Purple
Be on the lookout on October 14th and 19th for Fort Wayne lights to be purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Peace Story Time
Peace Story Time is an opportunity for our children to celebrate compassion and nonviolence. No one is born an abuser, and through age-appropriate story telling, we can create a foundation of understanding that will empower our children to make positive decisions in their future relationships.
Attend a local event or hold a story time with your children at home using books about peace, love, and nonviolence.
Learn more and find book suggestions for various ages on our Peace Story Time Flyer.
Share our Toolkit and Social Media Posts
Send out our 2023 DVAM Toolkit to friends, family, coworkers, church groups, community clubs, etc. We will use social media to share information, resources, and statistics throughout the month. Make sure to like and share these posts on Facebook and Instagram!
Learn about YWCA Northeast Indiana’s Domestic Violence Services
YWCA Northeast Indiana provides
- Crisis Shelter – Bonnie’s House
- Advocacy and Community-Based Services
- Therapy Services
- Children and Nutrition Services
- Community Education
Learn more about our domestic violence services on our website!
YWCA Northeast Indianas Domestic Violence Services