Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2022: Act to End Abuse and Violence in Maine

MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Action 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. Follow MCEDV and your local domestic violence program directly for the most up-to-date information.

MCEDV 

• Liberation Fund Fundraiser – Donate to the Liberation Fund, MCEDV’s direct financial assistance program for survivors in Maine. Every dollar helps individuals and families overcome barriers to safety and freedom!

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Hope & Justice Project

• Music in the Park – September 8^th, Bicentennial Park, Madawaska
• Hope & Justice Project Family Fun Day – October 1^st, Riverside Park, Presque Isle
• Hope & Justice Project Family Fun Day – October 8^th, Monument Park Ampitheater, Houlton

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NextStep Domestic Violence Project  

• Home Should Be Safe Yard Sign Campaign – Throughout October, Hancock & Washington Counties
• Clothesline Project – October 3^rd, UMaine Machias
• Clothesline Project – October 4^th, Washington County Community College

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Partners for Peace

• Paws on Parade – October 1^st, Husson University, Bangor
• Tabling at Bangor District Court – October 6^th, Bangor
• Tabling at Bangor Housing Authority Resource Fair – October 7^th, Bangor
• Tabling at Eastern Maine Career Fair, EMCC – October 13^th, Bangor
• UMaine March Against Domestic Violence – October 14^th, Fogler Library, University of Maine Orono
• October 30: Erin’s Run 5K – October 30^th, Bangor

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New Hope Midcoast

• Empty Place at the Table – October 11^th, Skidompha Public Library
• Teen Talks – Oct. 12^th, Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
• Teen Talks & Empty Place at the Table – Oct. 26^th, Rockport Public Library, Rockport
• Library Resource Tables – Throughout October, libraries in Bath, Damariscotta, Rockport and Belfast
• Co-op for Community Days Tabling & Fundraiser – Wednesdays throughout October, Rising Tide Co-op, Damariscotta
• Vigil for Victims & Survivors – October 28^th, virtual

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Family Violence Project

• Somerset County Domestic Violence Vigil – October 6^th, Green Space behind 151 Water Street, Skowhegan. Learn more here.
• Waterville Creates – Family Violence Project, Waterville Creates, and Hinge Collaborative are teaming up to bring a free workshop for all ages! Come to an open drop-in workshop to create art with the intention of exploration, creation, and finding peace. Try your hand at printmaking in a relaxed and welcoming space at Ticonic Gallery and Studios. Great for all skill levels. Refreshments will be provided – October 12th, 5:30-7pm, Waterville Creates (10 Water Street Ste 106, Waterville, ME 04901). Learn more here.
• Race to End Domestic Violence – October 16^th, Hinckley. Learn more here.
• Domestic Violence Vigil – October 19th, Waterville. Learn more here.

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Safe Voices

• Virtual Lunch & Learns – Tuesdays throughout October
• “Maid” Viewing & Discussion at UMaine Farmington – Thursdays throughout October
• Purple Flower Project & Open House – September 30^th, Lewiston
• Domestic Violence Memorial Vigils – October 3^rd, Lewiston, Rumford, & Farmington
• Tabling at River Valley Pumpkin Fest – October 15^th, Rumford
• Wear Purple Day – October 20^th
• River Valley Walk to End Domestic Violence – October 26^th, Rumford

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Through These Doors

• Purple Light Nights – Throughout October, Portland, Bridgeton & Brunswick
• Nonprofit Beverage of the Month – Throughout October, Rivalries, Falmouth
• Maine Marathon – October 2^nd, Portland

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Caring Unlimited

• Federal Jack’s Lobster Bake to Benefit Caring Unlimited – October 9^th, Federal Jack’s Brewpub, Kennebunk
• Partnering for Restoration: Domestic Abuse and Faith Response – October 15^th, Saltwater Vineyard Church, Biddeford

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