Domestic Violence Action & Awareness Month: October

About DVAM ↘

In 2025, YWCA focused on survivors. Their honest, powerful, and deeply human stories break the silence and offer hope to others still finding their way.

DVAM Events 2025 ↘

  • Our Stories, Our Strength — Standing Together

    Th | Sept. 4 | 6 - 7 p.m.

    Join this come-and-go reception in preparation for DVAM. An evening of conversation, support, and story-gathering over light refreshments at YWCA Walla Walla with special guest Sarah Magill

  • Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence

    Wed | Oct. 22 | Noon - 1 p.m.

    Join us for a public awareness walk from Heritage Square to the Walla Walla County courthouse during Week Without Violence. We’ll honor survivors and show our community’s united stance against abuse.

  • Purple Friday

    Oct. 24

    Wear purple to show your support for survivors! Snap a photo, share why you wear purple, and tag us to spread awareness.

Other ways to help ↘

Download the WSCADV Friends & Family Guide to helping someone in an abusive relationship. And to make our local community safer, consider a YWCA gift today.