On average, 400 victims of domestic violence come to Rise Above Violence for support each year. Support can look like crisis support, safety planning, emergency safe housing, emotional support, legal advocacy and education, or support for children who were exposed to violence.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a specific time of the year — the month of October — where we work to do strategic outreach and education to the community to raise awareness about the issues of domestic violence facing our community.
Awareness plus action is what will create change for our community. For community members who want to help in some way, we have a lot of upcoming events; we hope you might plan to join us for one or all of these events.
To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we have the seventh annual Art Above Violence eventon October 1from 7 to 9pm at the Tennyson Event Center. We will celebrate the amazing stories of strength and honor the healing of survivors in our community in a music-filled evening.
Also launching on October 1 is the iRISE adventure challenge for those who are hoping to get more active or stay active through the month of October. Register today to learn how to win our amazing grand prize package and challenge yourself to get out and do 30 miles in 30 days.
On October 4, join us at both the Archuleta County Board of County Commissioners and Pagosa Springs Town Council meetings for the proclamation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We would love to see our community come out and support the proclamations.
On October 20, our last Coffee Talk of the year will be held at 9am at the Tennyson Event Center. We will share ideas and information as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as have coffee and treats for a time to come together for change.
We appreciate the support of all the sponsors and supporters of these events and our generous community. You can find more in- formation by visiting our website, riseaboveviolence.org.