50 Shades Of Purple Project

10/14/2026

October is DV Awareness Month


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10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Happy October! 💜
This year, we are focusing on educating and spreading awareness in the local community through outreach.
Now, more than ever, this conversation is SO important.

THANK YOU: to the Courthouse, Commissioners, and City of Port Clinton for helping us get this awareness visible in our community. 💜🫶🏻

Look out for opportunities this month for education and please share and spread awareness this month (&everyday!).

08/07/2026

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The Gristmill Supports TAG
The Greater Port Clinton Area Arts Council (GPCAAC) is grateful to The Gristmill for a donation of $1,700 to support its ongoing mission including its efforts to promote the arts in Port Clinton and surrounding areas. Owner of The Gristmill Brooke Hensley said, “The local art scene is important to this community. I value The Arts Garage’s (TAG) vision and what it has accomplished and I’m proud to partner with them.” The Gristmill is a popular destination that offers unique, award winning cocktails and music by extraordinary musicians. Their lineup of entertainment is unparalleled.

GPCAAC President Karen Evans expressed her appreciation on behalf of the board. “We are so grateful for the ongoing support of The Gristmill. Not only do they support TAG, but they are clearly committed to giving back to the community,” said Evans.

The Arts Garage is located at 317 W. Perry St., in Port Clinton is open Thursday-Sunday, from 11am-4pm. For more information about GPCAAC and TAG, please visit gpcaac.org.

Caption: AtThe Gristmill on Madison Street in Port Clinton, near the Jet Express, are Karen Evans and Brooke Hensley. The signage directing people to TAG was made possible by a donation in 2025 by The Gristmill.

06/30/2026

💜 Thank You! 💜

We want to recognize and thank the incredible people and organizations who helped make 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗠 𝗗𝗔𝗬 a success.

• Ottawa County Common Pleas Court for hosting the Dollars for Denim campaign and displaying the Clothesline Project.
• City of Port Clinton for featuring our event on the City Beach marquee.
• Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce for helping spread the word by promoting our event.
• The Gristmill for generously donating a portion of drink sales.
• Century 21 Bolte Real Estate for sponsoring our Denim Day bicycle giveaway.
• Mary's Blossom Shoppe for donating the beautiful floral arrangements.
• Our volunteers and models for generously sharing your time, energy, and passion.
• Our silent auction donors for your generous contributions.
• Our speaker for courageously sharing your knowledge, experiences, and voice.

Your generosity, partnership, and commitment to our mission helped make this year's Denim Day and Sexual Assault Awareness Month a meaningful success.

From all of us at 50 Shades of Purple Project, thank you for standing with survivors and helping us continue to educate, empower, support, and create change. 💜

06/19/2026

6 Years of Purpose. 6 Years of Impact. 💜

6 years ago, Fifty Shades of Purple Project began with a simple mission: to create awareness, support survivors, and spark meaningful conversations in our community.

Today, we’re proud to celebrate:
✨ 6 years of advocacy and impact
✨ 5 years raising awareness about domestic violence
✨ 4 years raising awareness about sexual assault
✨ 2 years of providing a scholarship to a Port Clinton High School student through OCCF
✨ More than $15,000 given back to programs that provide direct assistance to victims and survivors

Every event attended, every story shared, every donation made, and every person who stood beside us has helped make this mission possible.

Thank you for believing in a future where survivors are supported, voices are heard, and no one has to face their journey alone. Here's to continuing the work, growing the impact, and creating change—together.

💜 Because awareness creates action.
💜 Action creates hope.
💜 Hope creates change.

06/08/2026

A huge thank you to The Jiu Jitsu Collective and Second Nature Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for their incredible $800 donation to 50 Shades of Purple Project!

This year, The Jiu Jitsu Collective chose 50 Shades of Purple Project as the nonprofit organization they wanted to support, and we are incredibly grateful for their generosity.

Not only did they raise funds for our mission, but members of Second Nature BJJ also joined us last year at our Purple Power Event to share self-defense demonstrations and help empower our community through education and awareness.

Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, competed, volunteered, and supported this event. Because of supporters like you, we can continue raising awareness, supporting survivors, and creating a safer community.

Together, we are creating change. 💜

05/06/2026

One week ago we celebrated DENIM DAY!👖❤️
We are so appreciative of all who attended, modeled, & donated to this amazing cause!
🎟️ Our first ever REVERSE 50/50 Raffle went AMAZING….with our grand prize winner taking home an electric bike and $1,040!! WOW! 🤯💰🚲
Donation amount coming SOON! 🥳

A special THANK YOU to our sponsors…
Century 21/Bolte Real Estate 🚲
Mary's Blossom Shoppe 🌹
The Gristmill 🍹
& Silent Auction Donors 🧺
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See y’all next year! 🫶🏻
📸: Be-You-tiful Snaps

04/28/2026

Help support victims of abuse at the annual Denim Day hosted by the 50 Shades of Purple Project. The event will include a fashion show, a silent auction, raffles, and more. Learn more at the link in the comments.

04/23/2026

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