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2025-02-04T20:00:04+0000

Happy Birthday to the Iconic Rosa Parks! 🎉✨ Today, we celebrate the birthday of Rosa Parks, a trailblazer in the civil rights movement and a champion for justice. On December 1, 1955, her courageous act of refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, sparked a movement that changed history. Rosa Parks’ bravery helped ignite the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal moment in the fight against racial segregation. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of women, activists, and advocates for equality. Her impact reminds us that one act of courage can create waves of change. Let’s honor her today by standing up for justice, equality, and human rights for all. 🙌 #RosaParks #CivilRights #WomenWhoInspire #BlackHistoryMonth #LegacyOfCourage

2025-02-04T16:53:08+0000

❄️ Weather and DVI Training Update ❄️ For the safety of our staff and community, DAWN follows the Kent School District’s inclement weather policy. Since the district is closed today, our downtown Kent office will also be closed. Additionally, DVI training has been postponed for two weeks and will now begin on February 18, 2025. If you need assistance, please reach out to our 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867. Stay safe and warm! ❄️💜 #DAWN #WeatherClosure #CommunitySafety #StaySafe #TrainingDelay

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2025-02-03T16:49:34+0000

❄️ Weather Update ❄️ For the safety of our staff and community, DAWN follows the Kent School District’s inclement weather policy. Since the district is closed today, our downtown Kent office will also be closed. If you need assistance, please reach out to our 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-7867. Stay safe and warm! ❄️💜 #DAWN #WeatherClosure #CommunitySafety #StaySafe

2025-02-03T16:00:10+0000

🧡 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! 🧡 Did you know that 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults? Teen dating violence is more common than many people realize, and it includes: 💟Physical abuse: Hitting, slapping, or any intentional use of physical force. 💟Emotional abuse: Insults, manipulation, intimidation, or trying to control a partner’s behavior. 💟Sexual abuse: Any unwanted sexual activity or pressure. 💟Digital abuse: Using technology to harass, stalk, or control a partner. Healthy relationships are based on respect, trust, and open communication. Let’s work together to spread awareness and empower teens to build safe, healthy relationships. 💬💛 If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to DAWN's 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line at 425-656-6876. #TDVAM #LoveIsRespect #HealthyRelationships

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2025-02-02T04:00:06+0000

💜 WE ARE HIRING 💜 Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Are you driven by helping others and changings lives? If this sounds like you, please consider applying to DAWN today as a Swing Shift Shelter Advocate! Shelter Advocates provide survivor-driven, trauma-informed advocacy for clients who are living in DAWN's fully confidential emergency shelter. The Shelter Advocate works on-site with survivors providing crisis intervention, safety planning, and system guidance connecting survivors with resources available in King County and the larger community. Working in partnership, advocates encourage survivors to take the lead by choosing their own goals and defining what is the safest option for them and their needs. Learn more and apply today at: https://bit.ly/dawncareers #wearehiring #shelteradvocacy #emergencyshelter #domesticviolenceawareness #dvawareness #dvadvocacy #dvcrisisline #findhelp #kent #kingcounty #nonprofit #notinvisible #oneteamonemission #ourservices #dvprevention #dveducation #risingfordomesticpeace #supportsurvivors #traumainformed #traumainformedcare

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2025-01-31T17:57:32+0000

Small wins matter. For survivors of domestic abuse, small steps—like feeling heard, believed, and supported—can be life-changing. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply listen without judgment. Your support could be the first step toward healing. 💜 #ListenBelieveSupport #SmallWinsBigImpact #EndDomesticViolence

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2025-01-29T16:15:45+0000

✨ DAWN wishes our community a joyous and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🧧🐍 As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we celebrate wisdom, resilience, and transformation. Just as the snake sheds its skin to embrace new beginnings, DAWN stands with survivors of domestic violence as they find strength and healing on their journey forward. May this new year bring peace, empowerment, and renewal to all who celebrate. ❤️💛 #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #Community #Empowerment #DAWN

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2025-01-28T17:03:14+0000

Stalking can happen electronically or digitally as well as in person. Here are some steps you can take if you believe you are being stalked online. 💻 ✅ If you suspect you are a target of stalking, document as much about this as possible. ✅ Keep texts, letters, emails or other forms of communication you receive. ✅ If you decide to report the issue to law enforcement, this information can be helpful in demonstrating a pattern of behavior. 📞If you believe you are a target of stalking, call DAWN’s 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line (425) 656-7867 to speak with an advocate. 📞You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat at thehotline.org #DAWN #StalkingAwarenessMonth #DomesticViolence

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2025-01-24T20:10:56+0000

🌟 Become a Monthly Survivor Supporter!🌟 Domestic violence isn’t just an individual issue—it’s a community issue. 💜 At DAWN, we’re committed to empowering survivors, offering safety, healing, and hope. But we can’t do it alone. Your monthly gift can change lives by providing critical services like shelter, advocacy, and support for survivors and their families. By investing in DAWN, you’re helping create a safer, stronger community for everyone. 💌 Become a monthly donor today and stand with survivors. Together, we can break the cycle of domestic violence. 🔗 www.dawnrising.org/donate #SupportSurvivors #EndDV #DAWN #CommunityChange #MonthlyGiving #MakeADifference

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2025-01-22T20:35:53+0000

Stalking is a serious issue that affects millions each year. It's essential to know how to protect yourself and others. Here are some important tips to stay safe if you suspect someone is stalking you: 🔒 Stick to public areas whenever possible. 🔒 Inform trusted friends, family, or colleagues about your concerns. 🔒 Change up your routine, such as using a different route to work or switching where you shop. Remember, you do not owe your stalker a response. Ignoring their attempts to contact you after asking them to stop is often the safest approach. 💛 If you need support, DAWN's 24-hour Advocacy and Support Line is here for you at (425) 656-7867. You can also reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat at thehotline.org. Let’s work together to spread awareness and stand up against stalking. #StalkingAwarenessMonth #StaySafe #DAWN

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2025-01-20T16:00:10+0000

🌟 Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🌟 Today, we reflect on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a champion for justice, equality, and inclusivity. His dream of a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect continues to inspire us to build stronger, safer, and more compassionate communities. At DAWN, we are committed to fostering inclusivity and equity in our mission to support survivors of domestic abuse. We believe that every individual—regardless of race, gender, or background—deserves a life free from violence and oppression. 💜 As we honor Dr. King’s vision, let’s recommit ourselves to creating a world where love and equality triumph over hate and division. Together, we can make his dream a reality. #MLKDay #Inclusivity #EqualityForAll #DAWN #CommunityLove

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2025-01-17T16:13:26+0000

💔❌🛑Stalking behaviors often causes the stalking target to fear for their safety. 💔❌🛑 There is a strong association between stalking and domestic violence - studies indicate that 40% of stalking victims are targeted by current or former intimate partners. Nearly 3 in 10 women (29%) and 1 in 10 men (10%) in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by a partner. If you believe you are a target of stalking, call DAWN’s 24- hour Advocacy and Support Line (425) 656-7867 to speak with an advocate. 💜 You can also contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat at thehotline.org #DAWN #StalkingAwarenessMonth #DomesticViolence

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