Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events 2025

Join the Office of Domestic Violence Strategies and community partners as we recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Everyone deserves to have a healthy relationship. If you think that your relationship is abusive, or if you think someone you know is being abused, call the 24-hour Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline at (866) 723-3014.

Get involved! Show your support for survivors by attending events this DVAM:

2ndAnnual DV Awareness Walk, Jog, & Run
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
This free, all-ages event features a community walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Participants are encouraged to wear purple.

iPledge Campaign Press Conference
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 12-1 p.m.
Philadelphia City Hall Courtyard
Join Women Against Abuse for the 18th Annual iPledge® press conference and resource fair. This is a free event.

8th Annual My Purple Path Walk and Fair
Saturday, October 4, 2025| 12-4 p.m.
Collingdale Borough Hall, 800 MacDade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023
Join Purple House Project PA for an afternoon of food, music, vendors, speakers, and more at their annual walk and fair raising awareness about the intersection of intimate partner violence and autoimmune disorders. The walk is free, though donations are suggested.

"It's Time:" A Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 1-3 p.m.
Temple University, Ritter Hall, 1302 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
A free, upbeat awareness event featuring musical guests, performances, and art presentations presented by Queens United Against Domestic Violence, a program of S.T.R.I.V.E. Motivation, Inc.

Men, Masculinities & Violence Prevention Virtual Summit
Wednesday, October 15 - Thursday, October 16, 2025 | Multiple times
Virtual on Zoom
Register for this free, 2-day virtual summit to explore how men and masculine-identifying people can prevent relational violence. Attend one or multiple sessions throughout the summit to learn and connect.

9th Annual Amplifying Our Voices: Empowerment through Poetry & Community
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 7-8:30 p.m.
The Friends Free Library at Germantown Friends School, 5418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
Join Women In Transition for an evening of sharing, healing, and speaking up. There will be an open mic and readings by local poets for DVAM, emceed by 2020-21 Philadelphia's Poet Laureate, Trapeta Mayson. Register for your free ticket, though donations are suggested.

Paint Philly Purple Day
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | All day!
Anywhere!
Show your support for survivors and start conversations about domestic violence by wearing purple, the color of the movement to end domestic violence. To join:

1. Wear your favorite purple outfit and take a selfie.
2. Post your selfie and share resources about domestic violence or a supportive message with #PaintPhillyPurple
   Here are some examples: "I believe survivors," "I support survivors," or "Everyone deserves to be safe."
3. Tag @phillyodvs on Instagram to get your picture re-shared!

Groove for Good
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
North Bowl, 909 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Join Lutheran Settlement House for a dance party to help end domestic violence. Check it out if you like dancing, music, food, bowling, and helping to raise awareness about domestic violence. Tickets are $30 to attend.

Accessible Domestic Violence Information
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 1-2 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Attend this free webinar to learn about a collaboration between Philadelphia City offices and state partners that made easy-read brochures and videos in different languages about domestic violence.

Voices Unbroken: Inaugural IPV Community Event
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 12-4 p.m.
Gustine Recreation Center, 4868 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129
Join Project S.A.V.E. for a free day of education, healing, and empowerment, featuring community resources, workshops, giveaways, and more. Registration for the workshops is encouraged but not required for the other events.