Gabby Petito Foundation

10/01/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

Domestic violence doesn’t always look the way we expect it to.

MYTH: “If it were really abuse, they would just leave.”

FACT: Leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the most dangerous and difficult times for a survivor. Fear, financial dependence, isolation, children, threats, and many other factors can make leaving incredibly complicated.

Domestic violence is about power and control, not simply anger or an argument.

This October, let’s replace judgment with understanding, recognize the warning signs, and learn how we can be part of creating safer communities.

Listen. Believe. Learn. Speak up.

💜 Domestic violence awareness can save lives.

09/25/2026

Today, we remember Gabby.

And we remember every life lost to homicide.

🩵We invite you to honor someone you love. Share their name in the comments so they can be remembered here, too. 🤍

Behind every name is a person who was loved, a family who misses them, and a story that deserves to be remembered.

You are not forgotten. 🤍

neverforget

09/22/2026

🌻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 is hosting it's annual 𝘿𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙤 𝘽𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡!
A weekend of survivor-centered arts,
events and celebrations in Los Angeles.

💜 Celebrate the strength, creativity, and power of survivors of
gender-based violence as they DEMAND TO BE HEARD. Together, we can
build a world where survivors' voices are valued, validated, and amplified.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵.

See the flyers and visit towardthesun.org to get tickets for the showcase and learn more about the workshop options at Art Share L.A. and showcases at Wisteria Theater

💜 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗶 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗶𝗱𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 after a short film about Gabby on
Friday September 25th, 2026
6pm-9pm
Wisteria Theater
7061 Vineland Ave,
North Hollywood, CA,
91605

The Sunflower Project

09/19/2026

Five years ago today, Gabby was found in Wyoming.

Today, in her hometown, hundreds of people came together at our annual Run/Walk in Blue Point to honor her life, her memory, and the legacy she left behind.

There are no words big enough to express our gratitude to everyone who showed up, walked, ran, volunteered, donated, shared Gabby’s story, or simply stood beside us today.

Thank you for helping us keep Gabby’s light shining.

Today, we also remember all those whose lives have been lost to domestic violence, those who are missing, and those who have been murdered. Every life matters. Every story matters. And every family deserves to know they are not alone.

Five years later, Gabby continues to bring people together and inspire action.

Thank you for continuing to walk with us. 💛🦋

Emily Finn Foundation Cliantha Miller-Finn Bev Llanes Christopher A. Coluccio Jennifer LaFrieda Coluccio

DomesticViolenceAwareness

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

📣 2026 Domestic Violence Summit: From Awareness to Action

📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
📍 MIDFLORIDA Event Center | Port St. Lucie, FL

SafeSpace, in collaboration with the Circuit 19 Domestic Violence Task Force, invites multidisciplinary professionals to this regional training event focused on turning awareness into action.

🎤 Featured Presenter:
Jim Schmidt, Gabby Petito Foundation Board Member and Gabby Petito’s stepfather.

Sessions will cover lessons from the Gabby Petito case, trauma and victim behavior, high-risk indicators, documentation, evidence continuity, and coordinated response.

👮 Law Enforcement | ⚖️ Prosecution | 🚨 First Responders | 🏥 Healthcare | 🧠 Mental Health | 👨‍👩‍👧 Child Welfare | 💜 Advocates | 🎓 Educators & More

🎟️ Registration: $125
Includes breakfast, lunch, refreshments, conference materials, networking opportunities, practical resources, and certificate of participation.

CEUs are being applied for across multiple disciplines.

Registration is required and space is limited. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

🔗 Learn more and register: Link in Comments

08/31/2026

💜😇 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK! 😇💜

Join us for the Gabby Petito Foundation 5K Run & Walk on September 19th at Corey Beach, Blue Point NY!

Run it. Walk it. Bring your family. Grab your friends. Create a team and come spend the morning with us! 🏃‍♀️💜

Every registration helps support the work we do in Gabby’s honor, including **domestic violence prevention, survivor support, and missing persons initiatives.**

📍 Corey Beach, NY
📅 September 19, 2026
⏰ Registration 7:30 AM | 5K starts 9 AM

🌎Not in New York? You can still be part of it!🌎
Our virtual 5K lets you run or walk anytime, anywhere, at your own pace
from August 27–September 19.

💜 Register today. (link in comments) Gather your people.
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