10/06/2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but for me, this work is about far more than wearing purple for 31 days. 💜
As a survivor, I know how important it is to have someone believe you, listen without judgment, help you understand your options, and remind you that there can still be safety, independence, dignity, peace, and a beautiful life on the other side of abuse.
That experience is part of what led me to serve on the Louisville Metro Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinating Council, become a graduate of the Louisville Metro Office for Women Ambassadors, and continue building the advocacy work of Valley Station Strong here in Southwest Louisville.
And I want to make something very clear:
Domestic violence awareness belongs to ALL of us.
💜 Women
💜 Men
💜 LGBTQ+ individuals
💜 Survivors
💜 Family members and friends
💜 Men who are allies to women
💜 Businesses, churches and nonprofits
💜 Community leaders and organizations
💜 Anyone willing to listen, learn, speak up and help create safer communities
Throughout October, there are opportunities across Louisville to walk, learn, remember, wear purple, support survivors, attend workshops, discover resources, and simply show up. I’ve included the events I know about on this flyer in date order so you can find an opportunity that works for you.
I also want Southwest Louisville residents to know about Louisville Metro’s Domestic Violence Handbook, which provides information about protective orders, criminal charges and community resources in Jefferson County.
Louisville Metro Domestic Violence Handbook
And our work doesn’t stop when October ends.
🌷 Spring 2027: Be on the lookout for an International Women’s Month Opportunity Event bringing together women, survivors, allies, businesses, nonprofits, community organizations and leaders.
💜 Fall 2027: I’m working toward a larger Women’s Empowerment & Community Resource Event connecting some of our incredible women-owned and minority-owned businesses, nonprofits, community centers, community leaders, men who are allies to women, and all you Boss Babes who believe women deserve opportunities to thrive.
I’ll also continue sharing information about becoming an Office for Women Ambassador and opportunities for people who want to become stronger allies to women. Ambassador applications are open through November 1, 2026.
You don’t have to have lived through domestic violence to care about it.
You don’t have to be a woman to advocate for women.
And you don’t have to run an organization or hold a title to make somebody feel safer.
Sometimes advocacy begins with something much simpler:
Believe. Listen. Learn. Support. Connect. Show up.
That is the kind of Southwest Louisville I want us to continue building together, a hometown where people know where to turn, survivors know they aren’t invisible, and neighbors understand that helping someone find safety is community work.
💜 Valley Station Strong
History • Community • Heart
Advocating • Connecting • Empowering
Together, We Thrive.
