10/01/2026
October is here. đ
Today marks the first day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
Behind every statistic is a woman, a child, a family, and a story that deserves to be heard.
Domestic violence is not always visible. It can look like control disguised as love, financial freedom taken away, isolation from family and friends, threats, intimidation, or a woman quietly trying to figure out how to leave safely.
This month, we are raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and reminding survivors that what happened to them does not define what comes next.
At IgniteHer, our work is rooted in three pillars:
RECOGNIZE. Identify the signs of abuse, emotional manipulation, and coercive control. Because understanding what is happening is the first step toward freedom.
RISE. Build confidence, learn personal safety skills, and access resources that help women understand their options.
REBUILD. Through Bright Bags, the Justice Fund, and Purple Paws, we help survivors and their families move forward with support, dignity, and hope.
Recognize. Rise. Rebuild.
This is the work. This is IgniteHer. đ
Because awareness should lead to action. And every woman deserves the opportunity to live free from abuse, reclaim her voice, and rebuild her future.
đ Wear purple. Start conversations. Share resources. Be someone a survivor can turn to without judgment.
We see you. We believe you. You are not alone.