October Is DVAM!
October officially marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM was created to connect advocates, individuals and communities across the nation who are working to end violence. What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pattern of coercive behaviors in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Building Futures provides a range of services for survivors of domestic violence. If you don’t feel safe, call us 24/7. Building Futures’ 24-hour domestic violence crisis line: 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT
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Check out our banner in downtown San Leandro across East 14th Street from October Monday, October 5, 2026 to Sunday, October 18, 2026!
San Leandro Proclamation
Join the San Leandro Mayor and City Council on Monday, Oct. 5, as they officially proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month at City Hall.
San Leandro Kaiser Farmers Market Tabling
Building Futures staff will be onsite at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Leandro during the Farmers Market on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to provide information, resources, and support for individuals impacted by domestic violence.
This outreach effort is designed to connect with community members attending the market, as well as Kaiser staff, employees, and patients, raising awareness about domestic violence and the services available to those in need. Through education, resource-sharing, and meaningful conversations, Building Futures aims to help ensure that individuals know where to turn for support.
Stop by to learn more about Building Futures’ services, resources and grab some purple swag!
Alameda Pride Tabling
Join us at the City of Alameda’s Pride in the Park Festival at Chochenyo Park!
Building Futures staff will be on the grassy area providing information, resources, and support for individuals impacted by domestic violence on October 10 at noon! Stop by to learn more about Building Futures’ services, connect with our team, and find out where to turn for support.
This outreach effort is an opportunity to connect with community members and raise awareness about domestic violence and the services available to those in need through education, resource-sharing, and meaningful conversations.
With an estimated attendance of 3,000 people, it’s sure to be a great community event. Bring the family and stop by to say hello—and grab some purple swag!
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (12pm – 4pm) 2430 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA, 94501
#PurpleThursday is October 15, 2026—National “Wear Purple” Day—observed on the third Thursday of October.
Purple nails, purple hair—it all counts! The color purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending domestic violence.
Nationwide, those who care will dress in purple to show support for survivors and signal their commitment to ending violence. Building Futures friends and frontline staff also participate each year.
Send Building Futures your selfie at teamdevelopment@bfwc.org and/or tag us on social media using the hashtag #PurpleThursday.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call Building Futures’ 24-hour domestic violence crisis line at 1-866-292-9688 or 1-866-A-WAY-OUT.
