Kick Off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Us!

Join My Sister’s Place and the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV) as we kick off the Spread Love DC campaign with Paint the Town Purple—a city-wide event to raise awareness about domestic violence and celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors in our community.

? Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

? Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

? Location: Columbia Heights Metro Station

What Is Paint the Town Purple?

Paint the Town Purple is an annual DVAM (Domestic Violence Awareness Month) tradition where advocates, volunteers, and community members gather at metro stations across DC to hand out resources, spark conversations, and chalk messages of hope and healing for survivors. It’s a powerful way to spread love, raise awareness, and show survivors they are not alone.

What to Expect

• Free giveaways and outreach materials

• Chalk art and messages of support on the sidewalks

• Staff and volunteers sharing helpful information and resources

• A visible, united show of community support for survivors

We’ll provide everything you need—including sidewalk chalk and outreach bags filled with postcards, seed-paper bookmarks, hand sanitizer, and more. Just bring your energy and your purple!

What to Wear

Wear purple to show your support! Purple is the official color of DVAM and a symbol of courage, survival, and advocacy.

Chalk Message Ideas

Let your creativity shine! Suggested messages include:

• Spread Love DC

• We Support Survivors

• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

• You Are Not Alone

• Learn more at SpreadLoveDC.org

• Feel free to draw hearts, flowers, or empowering imagery too!