Volare

Today is #PurpleThursday where we wear purple in honor of domestic violence survivors. We invite everyone to take ONE action (could be a discussion, signing up for a training, attending an event, etc.) to engage in prevention efforts! #DVAM #DVAPM

WMATA | Weekend track work: Buses replace trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av Metro news and service information for the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region.

🔴 The NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station will be closed for essential maintenance this weekend, Oct. 18 & 19.

@wmata.com will have free shuttle buses replacing trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Ave. Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/W...

A gentle reminder for October and all year long my! When we know the root causes and understand the intersections, we can all work together to end domestic violence for good! Who’s in?
#DVAM #DVAPM #DomesticViolencePrevention #SupportAllSurvivors

Our 14th Annual Benefit is Thursday, November 6th! Join us as we look back on and celebrate our impact in the last year and support us in raising funds to continue and expand that impact! More information and tickets can be found at givebutter.com/VolareAB14

Our services are always available to survivors who may need them.

Creating a community free from domestic violence is 100% POSSIBLE!!

Here are some stats on DV in DC:

These numbers aren’t exhaustive or all-inclusive. Domestic violence still remains an underreported crime, and many survivors don’t feel safe engaging in systems and services.

Let’s dig into how domestic violence impacts our DC community. Thank you to @dccadv.bsky.social for your research!
#DVAM #DVAPM #DVPrevention #DVAwareness

The new ASK DC website from DCCESV is here! #ASKDC connects survivors of sexual assault to resources and support. Volare is proud to be one of the resources on the site! Learn more at askdc.org

October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. This month & every month we are committed to supporting survivors. Stay tuned all month long for resources and info on #DVAPM

#DVAM #DomesticViolenceAwareness

@volare-empowers.bsky.social sharing the compound impact of federal cuts and proposed DC cuts on our critical victim services network.

Data: Restorative Justice programs result in 32% reduced recidivism! Incredible outcome + support for benefits of funding these alternatives to criminal legal

WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!

We have launched a TOOLKIT for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month! This toolkit includes social media graphics, fundraising ideas, coloring pages and MORE!

Download it at bit.ly/volare-saapm2025

#Toolkit #SexualAssaultPrevention

Sexual Assault Awarness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) is right around the corner!

We are SUPER excited for everything we have lined up in April so far!

We CAN live in a community without sexual violence and we can ALL work to create it!

Join us on April 10 for a celebration of our new name and help us reach our goal of $100,000 for our survivor support services!! Get your ticket today! givebutter.com/OffToTheRaces

Did you know that Volare offers trauma trainings? Our trauma-informed education project supports communities in developing trauma-informed practices to support survivors! Learn more at volare-empowers.org/partners-allies#trainings or email outreach@volare-empowers.org

Periodic reminder: don’t photo/film unhoused people/spaces w/out permission.

Its like walking into someone’s bedroom & taking pics. It’s creepy, humiliating & dehumanizing. Many unhoused people are escaping violence & don’t want their faces on the internet. We hear this a lot from unhoused folks.

Volare is collaborating with Slow Girls Run Club on merch to show support for ALL survivors! Check it out at bonfire.com/store/volare-empowers & stay tuned for an announcement about our upcoming donation run on April 16th!

Want to join us in supporting survivors as we continue to grow? Consider making a symbolic impact using our numbers here or any amount! Every dollar goes towards supporting survivors in our community! Donate here: volare-empowers.org/donate

Our final Annual Impact Report as NVRDC is HERE! Check out what we did to support survivors in our community during FY24. Read the whole thing: bit.ly/air-fy24

We are off to the races! Join us and our board for a fun night and to help Volare meet our fundraising goal of $100,000! Tickets and more info at givebutter.com/OffToTheRaces

We are committed to supporting survivors NO MATTER WHAT! Want to join us? Pick up our new MERCH to show your messages of support! bonfire.com/store/volare-empowers

Our 8th and final episode of #TraumaTies Season 3 is out Tuesday, March 4th!! Join us as we reflect on this season & the theme of trauma-informed storytelling!

Support our youth services! See how your donations can make an impact. Donate to our Instagram fundraiser or visit volare-empowers.org/donate

Did you know that Volare offers services for youth survivors (13-24) of sexual violence, dating abuse, and stalking? Let’s dig in! Learn more at volare-empowers.org/services

#TraumaTies episode 7 is OUT NOW! This week, we talk to Todd Medd about designing healing through trauma-informed spaces. Listen now! traumaties.captivate.fm

Also, check out @whitmanwalker.bsky.social Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) & @ppfa.org

February is #NationalCondomMonth - so let’s dig into condoms, stealthing, & the importance of consent!!

Volare’s therapeutic service is hosting a support group for survivors of trauma. Tomorrow at 6pm, the group will be focused on domestic/family violence. If you would like to join, register at bit.ly/asfu

#TraumaTies episode 6 is out now!! Today we’re joined by Missy Mendo to talk about shared healing in our communities after mass trauma. CONTENT WARNING: this episode discusses gun violence