Saving Grace marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month

It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Saving Grace is asking you to imagine life without violence and support survivors.

All month long Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen in Bend will be showcasing local artist, Addie DeLong’s four part series The Pain of Erosion- The Hope of Healing . This abstract series of paintings was created to represent the erosion of the spirit when violence is used to regain a false sense of control, and to present the hope and healing that can be found in a life without violence. The art is for sale with proceeds benefiting Saving Grace.

We are also excited to partner with the Old Mill District who is displaying purple flags on their footbridge, as purple represents Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will also have #ThisisDV materials posted onsite.

Survivors in our community need our help and support. If you personally haven’t been affected by domestic violence it is likely you know someone who has. Saving Grace is here for survivors as they embark on their healing journey. Visit lifewithoutviolence.org to learn more about how you can raise awareness and support survivors this month and all year long.

Here are a few ways you can get involved today — just visit our website and click “I Want to Help.”

1. You can get involved on social media by donating your profile picture this month.

2. Read and share the #ThisIsDV stories we’ll be sharing this month.

3. Share your own story! Domestic Violence doesn’t look the same to everyone and our community will benefit greatly just from hearing your personal story. Use the hashtag #ThisIsDV when you post OR send an email to partner@saving-grace.org if you wish to remain anonymous.

Saving Grace provides free and confidential services to people in Central Oregon who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking and promotes the value of life without violence.