Safe Passage

10/15/2026

Today is "Wear Purple Day"
Show survivors your support by wearing purple ! Take a photo and share it with us!

Are you wearing your purple today?

It’s Purple Thursday, an annual celebration on the third Thursday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month ( ).

This year, we gathered photos from advocates across the state for Purple Thursday! Today is a reminder of all of the hard work of advocates and the incredible strength of survivors.

Post your purple photos with the tag and tag us!

10/14/2026

“There weren’t any marks.”
“They never lost consciousness.”
“They seemed fine afterward.”

These statements can create a dangerous false sense of reassurance after strangulation. You cannot judge the seriousness of what happened by what you can see.

Strangulation is a serious form of violence—not “just choking.” Knowing the facts can help survivors and those who support them recognize the danger.

Swipe through to learn about the dangers of strangulation and the myths that can keep people from getting help.

If this has happened to you, you are not alone. Safe Passage offers free, confidential support, 24/7: 660-269-8999.

10/13/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VeSATgPZs4
Sarah Weinman, "Writer, Editor, Crime Lady," joins MOCADSV to discuss her most recent book, Without Consent: A Landmark Trial and the Decades-Long Struggle to Make Spousal R**e a Crime. Weinman shares insights on the 1978 Rideout trial, the nationwide struggle to make spousal r**e a crime, and intersecting connections these efforts have with Missouri's anti-violence movement. She also shares thoughts on the legacy of the trial as well as ongoing opportunities for change.

Sarah Weinman, "Writer, Editor, Crime Lady," joins MOCADSV to discu...

10/12/2026

DVAM Purple Lights Campaign spotlights round 2! Thank you so much to Moberly Martial Arts, the United Way of Randolph County ,A Stroke of Magic, the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce , Ashley Swon Counseling, Jade Yoga & Pilates Studio, Weichert Realty, Helping Hands, Salon 322, Wheelan Law Firm, Vintage 242, Faith Bridge Foster and Adoptive Family Support ,the Man in Pink, Cuts to Die For, Creative Custom Carpentry, Community Kitchen, the Bucket, the Moberly Police Department ,the Masonic Lodge and Moberly Parks and Recreation for shining purple!!! If your business is interested in participating in this campaign,give us a shout at 660 269 8999 or DM and we can connect you with a purple bulb, Signage, and brochures. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SURVIVORS!

10/12/2026

We want to kickoff our Purple Lights Campaign photos for DVAM 26 by thanking the Macon and Moberly Housing Authorities!! They have gone above and beyond to show their support of survivors. Thank you!!! Domestic Violence Awareness

10/09/2026

Thank you to Ashley Swon Counseling in Fayette and Trinity Methodist Church in Moberly for organizing supply and food drives for us this October! Their posts follow:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This is a cause that’s especially close to my heart, so I’m collecting supply donations for Safe Passage in Moberly! Everything collected will go directly to them.
Did you know Safe Passage serves 9 counties, including Howard County? They provide free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and other forms of abuse.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
💜 Choose something new and unused from the donation list
💜 Drop it off at my office October 12–31!
WHERE TO DROP OFF DONATIONS
Ashley Swon Counseling
600 W. Morrison, Fayette
Inside the Keller Building
💜 Enter through the Main Entrance facing W. Morrison and follow the signs for Ashley Swon Counseling.
💜 Place your donation in the box outside my office door.
💜 If my “In Session” sign is up, please don’t knock. Just leave your donation in the box!
And if you’re thinking, “Okay, but where the heck am I going?” 😂 Just text me at 660-676-3399, and I’ll help you find it!
Thank you to everyone who is able to donate. Every little bit helps.
You can also make financial donations by visiting their website.
https://www.safepassagemoberly.org/

We have been made aware of the need for emergency meals at our local domestic and sexual violence shelter and crisis intervention center, Safe Passage.
With continued cuts in funding, Safe Passage now is the sole women's shelter for 9 counties. Women and their children often come in on the weekends or in the late night with no money, food stamps or food itself. It takes a couple of weeks to get birth certificates and other items needed to apply for SNAP. While Safe Passage works on other resources, what a blessing to be able to provide a meal for them for the first few days.
Please pick up freezer meals such as Banquet Dinners, frozen pizzas, chicken tenders and such that can be baked, air fried or microwaved.
We will have coolers available to collect them this Sunday or bring to the church during office hours and we will get them to the deep freeze in the basement then to Safe Passage.
Of course if you rather write a check, please make it payable to Safe Passage and write TUMC/Freezer in the memo! # DVAM26

10/07/2026

💜 Sammie, our Safe Passage mascot, made the rounds to help our local first responders show their purple!

Thank you to the Randolph County Ambulance District, Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Moberly Fire Department, and Moberly Police Department for displaying purple ribbons and magnets on their vehicles for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

We appreciate everything you do for our community and the support you give Safe Passage and the survivors we serve. Your purple sends a message: survivors are not alone, and our community cares. 💜 Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

10/06/2026

💜 A heartfelt thank-you to Reform Fitness Studio for organizing the Miles & Smiles 5K in honor of Kayla Huff and donating all proceeds to Safe Passage.

This event brings our community together to remember Kayla, celebrate the beautiful smile she shared with the world, and raise awareness about domestic violence. We are grateful to Reform for turning that remembrance into support for survivors and their families.

Join us on October 24!
📍 Rothwell Park — Aquatic Center Parking Lot
📝 Registration: 9:00 AM
🏃 Walk/Run: 10:00 AM

Bring your family and friends to walk, run, and honor Kayla’s life. Your participation helps Safe Passage provide safety, support, and hope to those experiencing domestic and sexual violence.

Businesses interested in donating can contact Reform Fitness Studio at 660-833-1912.

Thank you, Reform, for supporting survivors and helping keep Kayla’s memory alive. 💜 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO9OiKvjOljiL-fyA8cw0ETL2j9taN-4fzyjPt3roKT4-8yA/viewform

Miles & Smiles 5k 💜🏃🏽‍♀️

In honor of Kayla Huff & the beautiful smile she shared with the world.

On October 24th, our community will come together to walk, run, remember, and honor Kayla’s life.

Every mile represents a life that mattered.
Every smile carries a memory.
Every person who shows up helps keep her story and her light alive. 💜

Join us at Rothwell Park for a morning dedicated to Kayla and to raising awareness around domestic violence.

📍 Registration: Aquatic Center Parking Lot
📝 Registration: 9:00 AM
🏃🏽‍♀️ Walk/Run Begins: 10:00 AM
📅 October 24th

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your miles & your smiles.

BUSINESSES - If you’re looking to donate please contact us! 660-833-1912.

All proceeds will go to Safe Passage ✨💜

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