This Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), we’re reminded of the power of unity. With your support, our community comes together to provide safety, resources, and healing for people in vulnerable situations.
Everyone knows someone impacted by domestic violence — and your awareness and action help break the cycle.
I left my abusive fiancé in September. I sold the ring and wanted to use the money to do something good. It wasn’t much, but I know every little bit helps. Thank you for all that you do.
Rally your friends, family, coworkers, or community group to give via a donation drive. Honor someone you know, or honor survivors in the community by supporting InterAct’s mission.
Any amount monetarily can make a difference. Sharing items for the InterAct Pantry is also a way to provide support by providing basic necessities like shelf-stable food, personal hygiene items, house hold cleaning supplies, and other everyday items.
Join us for special community-wide events throughout October. These will include expert-guided panels, awareness tabling events, and other educational presentations designed to raise awareness and bring people together. Click HERE for our full calendar of events.
Become a sustaining donor to make an ongoing impact in the lives of survivors and their families.
Purple is a color used for domestic violence awareness by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) – now known as the National Domestic Violence Hotline – and other organizations. It symbolizes courage, survival, peace, and a commitment to ending violence, honoring both survivors and victims of abuse. The connection between the color purple and domestic violence awareness dates back to its historical use by the National Woman’s Party during the women’s suffrage movement. The NCADV adopted it in 1981 for their National Day of Unity, which aimed to raise public awareness and support for survivors.
Source: The Hotline
InterAct’s crisis lines offer immediate, life-saving support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence—helping them find safety when every second counts.
InterAct’s shelter and rapid re-housing programs offer survivors a safe place to rebuild, with resources and support to find stable, violence-free homes and lasting independence.
InterAct’s Court Services team guides survivors through the legal system, offering support with protection orders and court accompaniment to ensure no one has to face the process alone.
Therapeutic services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault provide essential support, including counseling, crisis intervention, and trauma-focused therapy. These services help individuals heal from trauma, learn self-protection strategies, and regain strength to move forward and rebuild their lives.
InterAct’s PEEP program helps survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault achieve self-sufficiency. Services include job training, financial literacy, health education, and case management to support rebuilding lives and gaining independence.
At the Solace Center, survivors receive comprehensive care that includes forensic exams, emotional support, and legal advocacy. Our trained providers offer crisis counseling, case management, and coordinated services in a safe, supportive environment, ensuring a seamless path to healing and support.
