Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join Us for Our October DVAM Events
Domestic Violence Awareness Month happens across the country every October to raise awareness and uplift efforts towards our common goal of ending domestic violence.
DVAM Community Vigil & Red Sand Project
Thursday, October 9 at 6:15-7:30PM
Community Field
10 Sharon Rd., Lakeville, CT
Our annual DVAM Community Vigil honors those who lost their lives to domestic violence in CT in 2024. At 6:15 pm, a participatory Red Sand Project Action will take place on the sidewalk in front of Community Field in Lakeville. The Vigil will begin at 6:30 pm at Community Field and proceed to the Project SAGE office via a short candlelight Remembrance Walk. A reception at Project SAGE will follow.
Purple Thursday
Thursday, October 16
Purple Thursday is observed on the third Thursday of October to honor victims of domestic violence and show survivors that they are not alone. Join Project SAGE this Purple Thursday, October 16, in raising awareness! Wear purple, take a photo, post it to your social media, and tag Project SAGE.
Fall Volunteer Certification Training
Thursdays, Oct. 16 - Nov. 20 at 3-5 PM
Scoville Library
38 Main Street, Salisbury, CT
Are you interested in supporting the important and life changing work of Project SAGE? Now is the perfect time to become a volunteer! Our 2025 Fall Volunteer Certification Training takes places over 6 consecutive Thursdays at the Scoville Library (or remotely on zoom). Sign up before October 9, 2025 to join this year’s fall training.
Take Back the Hike
Saturday, October 18 at 10 AM - 12 PM
Kent Land Trust's Skiff Mountain South
404 Skiff Mountain Rd., Kent, CT
Join Project SAGE and the Kent Land Trust for the 3rd annual Take Back the Hike! This inclusive hike raises awareness about domestic violence in the Northwest Corner. Along the hike guests will watch for signs of wildlife in the area. Click here to register.
Another Body: DVAM Film & Talkback
Saturday, October 25 at 7 - 9 PM
The Moviehouse
48 Main Street, Millerton, NY
Another Body follows a college student's search for justice after she discovers deepfake pornography of herself circulating online. This riveting documentary highlights a serious problem with AI that can, in some cases, ruin lives. A discussion and Q&A with Project Sage's Kirsten van Ginhoven, Executive Director; Linda Ciano, Director of Community Engagement & Virginia Gold, Director of Client Services will follow the film.