DVAM = Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Our voices are stronger together.

Join a local DVAM event! October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

What began in 1981 as a “Day of Unity” has evolved into a nationwide month of action that celebrates survivors and raises awareness not only about the issue, but also about the services available to help survivors and their families be safer. CCADV’s 18 member organizations hold local events during DVAM and throughout the year to honor survivors and engage community partners. These events are great opportunities to get involved locally as our coalition works together to create a strong statewide impact.

Check out these great local events with our member organizations!

Our members hold a variety of awareness and remembrance events across the state throughout the month of October. Each event is a great way to get involved in with your local member organization and help in our work of creating a world where no person lives in fear! 

 

The Center for Family Justice (Bridgeport)

Use Your Voice: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5:30-7:30pm
Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater, Bridgeport
Click here for more information.

 

The Center for Empowerment & Education (Danbury)

Virtual SafeWalk
Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
Click here to donate or register.

 

The Network (Enfield)

31st Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, October 7, 2024
10:30am
Ellington Ridge Country Club
Click here for more information and to register.

 

YWCA Greenwich Harmony Project (Greenwich)

Walk the Walk & 5K Run Against Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 6, 2024
8:15am registration | 9:00am state (rain or shine)
Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich
Click here for more information and to register.

Community Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
6:30pm
YWCA Greenwich
Click here for more information.

 

Interval House (Hartford)

Jennifer Farber Dulos Memorial Walk to End Domestic Violence
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Registration & Activities 3pm | Walk 4pm
Dunkin’ Park, Hartford
Click here for more info and to register.

Breakfast with Champions
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Registration & Networking 7:30am | Program 8am
The Riverview, Simsbury
Click here for more info and to register (required).

 

Project SAGE (Lakeville)

Community Vigil with Red Sand Project Action
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
6:15pm
Community Field, Lakeville
Click here for more info.

Take Back the Hike
Saturday, October 19, 2024
10:00am
Kent Land Trust's Skiff Mountain South Trail
Click here for more info and to register (required).

Trivia Night - A Project SAGE FUNdraiser with Great Falls Brewing Company
Sunday, October 20, 2024
6:00pm-8:00pm
Great Falls Brewing Company, Canaan
Click here for more info.

 

New Horizons Domestic Violence Services (Middletown)

Walk to End the Silence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
9:00am-Noon
Community Health Center, Middletown
Click here for more information and to register.

 

The umbrella center for domestic violence services/Bhcare (new haven/Shelton)

Sound of Hope - DVAM Kickoff with City of New Haven
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
1:00pm
Long Wharf Pier, 351 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Breaking the Silence, Inspiring Change - DVAM Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
6:00pm
Veterans Memorial Park, Shelton
Click here for more information and to RSVP.

 

Safe Futures (New London)

Safe Futures Safe Walk
Sunday, October 6, 2024
9:00am-11:00am
Waterford Duck Pond Park
Click here for more information and to register.

Candlelight Vigil
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
6:00pm
Garde Arts Center, New London

 

Domestic Violence Crisis Center (Stamford/Norwalk)

Harvest Fest
Friday, October 4, 2024
6:30pm
Shorehaven Golf Club, Norwalk
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.