Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2023: Statewide Events

MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and take action to end domestic abuse.

Below is just some of what will be happening, from Wells to St. Agatha and everywhere in between. Follow MCEDV and your local domestic violence program directly for the most up-to-date information.

Caring Unlimited

• Survivor Stories Project – October 25^th, Wells

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Family Violence Project

• Race to End Domestic Violence – October 15^th, Hinckley.

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Hope & Justice Project

• Masquerade Awareness Event: Living Behind the Mask – October 7th, St. Agatha

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New Hope Midcoast

• Tabling at Damariscotta Pumpkinfest – October 7^th & 8^th, Damariscotta
• Naughty Bits, Tabling & Panel – October 13^th, Rockland
• Empty Place at the Table – October 16^th, Topsham; October 17^th, Belfast; October 20^th, Damariscotta
• Co-op for Community Days Tabling & Fundraiser – Wednesdays throughout October, Rising Tide Co-op, Damariscotta

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NextStep Domestic Violence Project  

• Lumberskills Competition – October 8^th, Trenton
• March for Domestic Violence Awareness – October 10^th, Machias

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Partners for Peace

• 50^th Anniversary Celebration – October 6^th, Bangor
• March Against Domestic Violence – October 13^th, Orono

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Safe Voices

• Androscoggin Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil – October 2^nd, Lewiston
• Lunch & Learn: Navigating Power and Control in Relationships of All Kinds – October 4^th, virtual
• Fall Fete & Community Awards – October 19^th, Auburn
• Happy Hour & Panel: Redefining Power: How to Hold Positions of Power Responsibly and Ethically – October 26^th, Lewiston

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Through These Doors

• Maine Marathon – October 1^st, Portland
• Cora Boone Presents Benefit Event – October 1^st
• Justice Radio: Incarcerated Women Survivors – October 15^th, listen on WERU 89.9or WMPG 90.9
• Luna Segrata Yoga Event – October 15^th, Portland
• Spin for a Cause Benefit Event – October 16^th-21^st, Portland
• Purple Light Nights – Throughout October, Cumberland County

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