PurpleOne

05/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Gabby Petito Foundation, Tara, Niki, and Jim for sharing your family’s heartbreaking story with such courage, honesty, and purpose. Your willingness to turn unimaginable tragedy into advocacy, education, and hope is touching the hearts of so many and creating meaningful change in communities everywhere.

Thank you, Jim, for sharing your “Unseen Advocates” training and for reminding all of us that there are people in every profession and every community who have the power to recognize signs, speak up, and help save lives.

The PurpleOne Conference was so much more than a conference or training — it was a powerful reminder that every single person in the room has the ability to create change and make a lasting difference.

By sharing Gabby’s story, you put a face to the issue of domestic violence and reminded everyone that it can happen to anyone. Your message inspired reflection, compassion, and action.

Together, we can continue to raise awareness, support survivors, make a difference, save lives, and work to prevent tragedies like Gabby’s from happening to anyone else.

Thank you to the Gabby Petito Foundation, Tara, Niki, and Jim for sharing your story, your strength, and your purpose. 💜

05/08/2026

Thank you to YourErie.com for highlighting the important conversations taking place through the PurpleOne Conference. 💜 Bringing awareness to domestic violence, sharing survivor stories, and educating communities are critical steps toward prevention and support.

The courage of the Petito family in sharing Gabby’s story continues to inspire advocacy and remind us that domestic violence can impact anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance. Their message — along with the leadership of Purple One — helps break the silence surrounding abuse and encourages survivors to seek help and support.

At Safe Journey and PurpleOne we believe education, compassion, and community collaboration are essential in creating safer futures for individuals and families across our region. We are grateful to stand alongside organizations, advocates, first responders, and survivors working every day to bring hope, healing, and change.

Purple One recently hosted its first domestic violence education conference, where the Gabby Petito Foundation shared their story to spread awareness. This initiative aims to combat the alarming st…

05/08/2026

Thank you to Erie News Now for shining a light on the PurpleOne Conference and the ongoing efforts to combat domestic violence across western Pennsylvania. 💜
Events like this bring communities, advocates, survivors, and organizations together to raise awareness, inspire change, and remind survivors that they are not alone. Safe Journey and PurpleOne are grateful to stand alongside so many passionate individuals and agencies committed to prevention, education, and support.
Together, through conversation, advocacy, and action, we can continue building safer communities for everyone.

05/08/2026

What a powerful and moving moment. 💜 Safe Journey and PurpleOne were deeply inspired watching RAACA es**rt Jim and Nichole Schmidt and Tara Petito into the PurpleOne Conference to the song “Rise Up.” Their courage, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to honoring Gabby’s legacy continue to touch hearts and spark important conversations everywhere.
The symbolic “walk” in high heels — wearing red, blue, purple, and orange — was more than a gesture. It was a visible reminder that together we can stand united against domestic violence, child abuse, and teen dating violence.
Thank you for leading with compassion, strength, and purpose, and for reminding survivors that they are seen, heard, and never alone. Together, we rise up.

05/08/2026

Thank you for standing with survivors and helping raise awareness through the PurpleOne Conference initiative. 💜 One painted purple nail may seem small, but it represents a powerful message of support, hope, and solidarity for those affected by domestic violence.
At Safe Journey in Union City, PA, we are grateful for individuals like you who use their voice and actions to shine a light on this important cause. Together, we can continue creating safer communities and reminding survivors that they are not alone.

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PurpleOne

05/08/2026

It was an amazing time. The impact of you all es**rting Gabby’s family in high heels was truly immeasurable.

05/08/2026

Purple One recently hosted its first domestic violence education conference, where the Gabby Petito Foundation shared their story to spread awareness. This initiative aims to combat the alarming st…

05/07/2026