Make MoCo Purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a countywide campaign using awareness, education, and community engagement to help prevent domestic violence and connect victims with support. Throughout October, Montgomery County turns purple, the national color of domestic violence awareness, so that help is visible and easy to find.
This October, we’re inviting all of Montgomery County to turn purple in support of victims of domestic violence.
Purple is the national color of domestic violence awareness, and when our businesses, schools, neighborhoods, faith communities, and County institutions show purple together, we send one message: this community sees domestic violence and knows where to turn for help.
Maryland has designated October 1 as Purple Light Night in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and as a visible show of support for victims. Make MoCo Purple for DVAM carries that message throughout October with a countywide campaign to make domestic violence prevention visible, share local resources, and connect victims and their children with support.
Wear purple on Purple Fridays and designated purple days in October.
Display purple lights, signs, ribbons, or window clings at home or work.
Share photos on social media using #MakeMoCoPurple.
Encourage businesses, schools, neighborhoods, faith communities, and organizations to take part and help make local resources easy to find.
Attend community events, including the October 6 Make MoCo Purple for DVAM kickoff.
Donate or become a sponsor and help turn awareness into practical resources for victims and families.
Free interactive domestic violence awareness workshops for workplaces, community groups, and organizations.
Visit the FJC Training Institute to submit a request.
Featured Event
Ike Leggett Executive Office Building
101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850
Free | RSVP Requested
Spend an evening with neighbors, advocates, sponsors, and County partners as we kick off a month of awareness and action. Learn how domestic violence affects our community, how the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation helps nearly 2,000 families a year, and simple ways you and your organization can take part all month. The evening will include light refreshments, resource and info tables, and a short program.
RSVP for the KickoffDomestic Violence Awareness Month begins with Purple Light Night and the public launch of Make MoCo Purple for DVAM.
Ike Leggett Executive Office Building | 6:00–8:00 PM | Free, RSVP requested.
Wear purple and share your participation using #MakeMoCoPurple.
Sponsoring Make MoCo Purple for DVAM puts your organization’s name behind a visible, countywide stand against domestic violence, and directly funds the practical resources that help families reach and maintain safety.
Your support becomes secure communication, forensic medical consultation, emergency relief, safety technology, and comfort for children. These are the practical tools that help victims and families stay engaged with safety planning and services.
Sponsors receive campaign materials, social media and email content, Family Justice Center resource information, and opportunities to engage their workplace and community. Recognition is provided based on sponsorship level.
Sponsor by September 12, 2026, for maximum recognition.
Join our countywide Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign to raise awareness, connect families with help, and support violence prevention throughout Montgomery County.
Requests for help are outpacing resources. Your gift turns awareness into safety: housing, transportation, secure communication, forensic medical consultation, and comfort for children. These are the practical things that help a family reach and maintain safety.
Donate to Make MoCo PurpleIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available and confidential.
Threats, isolation, financial control, emotional abuse, controlling behavior, and using children as leverage are all forms of domestic violence. You don’t have to be sure to reach out — the Family Justice Center can help you think through options safely.
Business Hours:
240-773-0444
Non-Business Hours / Crisis Center:
240-777-4000
Email:
[email protected]
We are grateful to the businesses, organizations, schools, faith communities, County partners, and neighbors helping make domestic violence resources visible throughout Montgomery County.
We encourage you to support participating purple businesses and community partners throughout October.
