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Kent. Covington. 💜 You showed up. Hundreds of steps, silhouettes glowing, streets shining purple — and all of it made possible by YOU. Thank you to every survivor, family, neighbor, leader, and partner who walked beside us at the Purple Light Nights events this past week. Together, we proved that domestic violence cannot stay in the shadows. ✨ Next stop: Renton ✨ Seahawks Dancers + Blue Thunder Drumline will join us for a rally, solidarity walk and proclamation at City Hall at 7. 🟣 Renton Solidarity Walk 📍 Oct. 6 | 5:30 PM | Clock Tower → City Hall ✨ Featuring Seahawks Dancers + Blue Thunder Drumline 4:30-6:30 🎟 RSVP free →https://bit.ly/4oh2JDZ Every purple light. Every step. Every voice. Because of you. #PurpleLightNights #DAWNStrong #DVAM #SupportSurvivors #MakeHerStoryVisible

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Art can be a powerful space for healing, reflection, and resilience. That’s why DAWN is proud to partner with the Seattle Women’s Commission for We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For, a community art show opening October 2 at Vermillion Art Gallery in Capitol Hill. The exhibition features local and immigrant artists whose work explores survival, resilience, and hope. It creates a space where stories often left unheard can be expressed, honored, and witnessed. 💜 Opening Reception: Thursday, Oct. 2 | 5–8 PM 💜 Capitol Hill Art Walk Showcase: Thursday, Oct. 9 | 5–8 PM 📍 Vermillion Art Gallery & Bar | 1508 11th Ave, Seattle 🎟 Free & open to all. Accessible venue. As DAWN’s Executive Director Gina Finley shared in the press release: “Survivors find power by coming together in support groups where they may engage in art as they rebuild their lives. In doing so, they strengthen their voices and help create safety in our communities.” We hope you’ll join us in honoring survivor voices and celebrating the power of resilience through art. #DVAM #DAWNRising #SeattleArts #SurvivorVoices

Episode 2 of In Her Shoes® is here — step back into Sierra’s story. Each week this October, a new chapter is released. As you make choices on Sierra’s behalf, you’ll begin to understand the difficult decisions survivors of domestic violence face every day. 💜 How it works: Enter your email to unlock Episode 2 Make choices each week as the story continues Each week you participate = one raffle entry (earn up to six total) 🎁 Your participation is celebrated with a chance to win: ✈️ Roundtrip airfare for two (thanks to Alaska Airlines) 🌴 7-night stay in Kauai, Feb 15–22, 2026 👉 Start Episode 2 today: https://dawnrising.org/events/purple-light-nights/ Awareness begins with walking beside survivors. #DVAM #PurpleLightNights #InHerShoes

Your $50 makes safety possible. 💜 Your $50 means one survivor has a safe place to sleep tonight. Every time you give, you are the reason survivors find safety, hope, and healing. And when you give monthly through our Daily Donations program, that impact multiplies — providing consistency when it’s needed most. 👉 Join today: https://dawn.networkforgood.com/projects/23618-dawn-daily-donations-program Because of you, survivors are never alone. #DVAM #SupportSurvivors #EndDV

💜 Join DAWN’s team as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist Since our founding, DAWN has believed that every survivor deserves not only safety, but also healing and dignity. Our Mental Health program plays a key role in that vision. We’re hiring a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Kent, WA | Hybrid) to: Provide trauma-informed counseling to survivors of domestic abuse Guide our mental health program and mentor interns Collaborate with staff, partners, and the community to strengthen holistic care What we offer: $38–$41/hr DOE Hybrid schedule (4/10s or 5/8s) Full employee health coverage + retirement match Dedicated self-care days + generous PTO If you or someone you know is a licensed LMHC, LICSW, or LMFT passionate about equity, resilience, and survivor-centered care—we invite you to apply. 👉 Learn more + apply: https://dawnrising.bamboohr.com/careers/53 #DAWNRising #JoinOurTeam #MentalHealthMatters #NonprofitJobs

💜 Art can be a force for healing, resilience, and community. In preparation for the Art Against Silence show, we hosted a Paint + Relax session where survivors and advocates came together to create. Their artwork will be on display at the exhibit—and also available as “Art by Survivors” cards for purchase at the event. 👉 Join us October 12 | 1–4 PM 📍 Good Vibes Barbershop & Community Space, Renton 🎟 Tickets: $12.51 → https://bit.ly/3IwDq1n 🥂 Refreshments served Come celebrate the courage and creativity of survivors and advocates who have found art to be a healing force in their journey. Proceeds benefit DAWN’s programs, helping us continue to provide safety, shelter, and advocacy for survivors. #ArtAgainstSilence #DAWNRising #DVAM #HealingThroughArt

In July, one of our clients came to DAWN in urgent need of rental assistance to avoid losing their safe and stable housing. Because of our partnership with Interim CDA—and because of the generosity of this community—they received three months of rental support totaling $3,418.04. That support prevented homelessness and kept a survivor safe during a critical time. 💜 This is the power of community. 💜 This is the impact of every gift. Thank you for making safety and stability possible for survivors and their families. #DAWNRising #DVAM #CommunityStrong #EndDV

Walk In Her Shoes® – One Step At A Time Episode 1 of In Her Shoes® is now live. This interactive experience is used in over 900 communities nationwide to help the public and professionals understand the realities of domestic violence. Each week this October, you’ll step into the life of Sierra, a survivor navigating the difficult choices that many face in abusive relationships. 💜 How it works: Enter your email to unlock Episode 1 Make choices on Sierra’s behalf, and see how her story unfolds Each week you participate = one raffle entry (up to six total) 🎁 Your participation is celebrated with a chance to win: ✈️ Roundtrip airfare for two (thanks to Alaska Airlines) 🌴 7-night stay in Kauai, Feb 15–22, 2026 👉 Start here: https://dawnrising.org/events/purple-light-nights/ Your choices build empathy. Your participation fuels DAWN’s mission to prevent violence and support survivors. #DVAM #PurpleLightNights #InHerShoes

Art has the power to heal, to tell truths, and to bring community together. On Sunday, October 12, DAWN, 828, and Good Vibes Only Barbershop invite you to This Is Us: Art Against Silence—a joint art show and fundraiser in Renton. 💜 Experience the powerful voices of survivors and advocates expressed through creativity and storytelling. 💜 Join a community that believes healing can be found in connection and art. 💜 Support DAWN’s mission to provide safety, shelter, and advocacy for survivors. Together, we can transform silence into strength. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3IwDq1n or use QR code from poster #ArtAgainstSilence #DV

Katie joined DAWN’s Board because she believes in creating a community where survivors are empowered and safe. With 20+ years in the multifamily industry, she uses her operational expertise to help DAWN build supportive spaces for those who need them most. But her biggest role? Mom. She’s raising three amazing kids — Jaxson (11), Kane (8), and Remi (4) — and is motivated every day to help create a world worthy of them. She’s also a proud dog mom to MoMo and Biggie, loves reading, and cherishes time laughing with friends. Her message to survivors is full of compassion and hope: 💬 “Your strength is immense, even if you don't feel it right now. You are not alone, and there is a path forward.” We’re grateful for Katie’s leadership, her heart, and her commitment to DAWN’s mission. 💜 👉 Tag a mom who inspires you. #DAWNStrong #DAWNBoard #SupportSurvivors #PurpleLightNights

💜 A message to our community: With gratitude in our hearts, we want to share an important step forward. DAWN’s Board and Leadership have decided to sell our Gowe Street office building. This choice isn’t about leaving—it’s about growing. And it’s possible because of you. You’ve shown us that survivors deserve more privacy and safety than our current office can provide. You’ve reminded us that stability matters, and so proceeds from this sale will be invested to sustain DAWN’s services long into the future. You’ve trusted us to steward resources wisely, and this move frees up more funding to go directly where it’s needed most: survivors. What will not change is DAWN’s deep roots in South King County. Our confidential shelter remains here in Kent. Our partnerships with this community remain strong. And your steady support continues to fill our hearts with gratitude. As DAWN approaches 50 years of service, we are building not just for today but for decades to come. Thank you for walking with us into this new chapter. #DAWNRising #CommunityImpact #DVAM #Leadership #NonprofitSustainability