DVAM 2010 Highlights

Check out the wonderful slide show DCCADV's Community Education Fellow, Andrea Gleaves created:
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DVAM 2010 in Review

As you know October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) observed this month with untamed enthusiasm! We did many things to honor the victims and survivors of DV. Here’s a brief recap of a few of my personal favorites!

-      DVAM Kickoff  

 

Did you see one of us on Oct. 1^st in front of your metro stop? DCCADV staff kicked off DVAM 2010 by spreading awareness of our 1 in 4 campaign. We handed out a brochure, a DVAM events calendar and of course, candy to metro goers all day long!

Hello Cupcake

We tapped into D.C craze for cupcakes to raise DV awareness. Who could pass up such a sweet deal? Helping the DV cause while satisfying their sweet tooth. The purple ribbon cupcake was designed, produced, and sold by D.C’s famed cupcakery, Hello Cupcake! For two days D.C enjoyed a purple ribbon cupcake feast. Proceeds went to our organization so we can serve D.C ‘s DV survivors and advocates better.  A big thank you to Hello Cupcake for their sponsorship!

-      Eat in Peace

Eat in Peace was a first just like many of our programming this month. Hank’s Oyster Bar, a popular D.C restaurant sponsored this event by giving their proceeds to DCCADV so we can serve the community better. Again, a huge thank you to Hank’s Oyster Bar for your generosity!

Purple Thursday

2010 was the fifth year D.C went purple for a Thursday. This year’s Purple Thursday was bigger and better! D.C was wearing purple to show their support of domestic violence victims and survivors.  We also had two contests, one for the DV community and one for our online community. We had an overflow of pictures in our inboxes of people and offices wearing purple. We thank YOU for that!

Press Conference

On Purple Thursday, a joint press conference was held by the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Councilmember Kwame Brown.  The conference was held on the steps of the John A. Wilson Building on the beautiful Thursday afternoon. A powerful assembly of speakers were present including, Councilmember Kwame Brown, DCCADV ED, Karma Cottman, and D.C survivor Dr. Angela Lauria.

~Saira Saim
Department of Communications and Organizational Advancement

The Winner Is.....

The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence thanks all that participated in our contest (link to contest post). In the two weeks of the contest, our facebook followers have increased from 98 to 198 (and growing!) and our twitter followers have increased from 52 to 95! We thank you for your support and your enthusiasm in all our Domestic Violence Awareness Month programs.

This afternoon we had a drawing of the participants to determine the winner of the $75 gift certificate to the Tabbard Inn restaurant. So, without further delay, the winner is…

Albert Dadspride

Albert, please email ssaim@dccadv.org to collect your prize!

Your Dinner’s on Us!

DC metro area residents you’re in for a treat. You can win a gift certificate to one of DC’s finest restaurants just by showing your support for the fight against domestic violence. Here’s what you have to do to win:

• Follow @PeaceAtHomeDC on Twitter
• Like us on Facebook
• Post a picture of yourself on our wall wearing purple on Purple Thursday, Oct. 28^th, 2010
• Leave a comment on our Facebook wall telling us you’ve done all of the above (don’t forget to mention your Twitter name).

You can still participate if you already like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter by fulfilling the other conditions. The more you participate on Facebook and mention us on Twitter the more chances you have of winning. It really is that simple! On November 3^rd, 2010 we will draw a lucky winner’s name and announce it on Twitter and Facebook. Good Luck!

Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

It's here! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) kicked the month off with a bang. Most of our staff is out there celebrating DVAM and spreading awareness today at 12 metro stops. Look out for our staff and the treats they're handing out!

October calendar looking a little empty. Hang out with us at some of our fabulous events.

2010 DVAM EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS 

• Paint the Town Purple | October 1, 2010 
• Take a Stand Community Display | October 11th-15th, 2010 
• Macy's Shop for a Cause | October 16th, 2010 
• YWCA Week Without Violence | October 17th-23rd, 2010 
• Healthy Relationships Workshop with Show Me Love DC! | October 18th, 2010 
• DV 101 Training at YWCA | October 21st, 2010 
• Happy Hour at The Passenger | October 25th, 2010 
• Purple Thursday Awareness Day | October 28th, 2010