October is Domestic Violence Awareness month

Faith House is relaunching the Purple Light Project this October to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month and bring attention to the issue of domestic abuse. The campaign encourages community members to replace their porch lights with purple bulbs. Prevention and Development Director Kimberly Boutte says it symbolizes peace, courage, survival, and solidarity with survivors.

“It’s kind of like a growing, join the growth in the movement we’re trying to make here in October for sure.”

Boutte says for a donation of $10 or more, Faith House will provide a complimentary purple bulb to display throughout October.

“Get the string lights, the purple string lights right now.  Hang them on the windows, on the doorway.  So just changing your porch lights will help.”

The Purple Light Project was a success last year, and Faith House hopes to see even more homes and businesses join in. Boutte emphasizes by uniting as a community, we can shine a light on domestic violence and create meaningful change.

“Showing that purple light makes them feel like they’re not alone in a situation, and it also helps them with that dedication to ending the violence.”