Shine a light on domestic violence with Newhouse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize the brave children and adults in every community who are affected by abuse. The National Day of Action (aka Purple Thursday) is Thursday, October 17, 2024. Join us in supporting survivors and families in KC by shining a light on the strength of survivors.
1. SHINE
Get a purple light bulb and shine at home/work any day in October.
Want a batch of light bulbs to share?
2. SHARE
Post a photo on social media and challenge others to shine.* Tag us!
Instagram: @newhouse_kc
Facebook: @NewhouseKC
LinkedIn: @Newhouse
>> Use #NewhouseKC and your photo will show on a billboard, thanks to Lamar Advertising!*
3. GIVE
Give a free-will donation of any amount. Every dollar counts!
$10 covers light bulb shipping
$25 provides toys to kids
$50 provides healing therapy
Ways TO SHARE!
Sample Post: CHALLENGE SOMEONE
I am shining a light on brave survivors of domestic violence with @newhouse_kc for DV Awareness Month. I shine for the 55+ children and adults living at Newhouse. I challenge @friend to shine with me and share a photo to help survivors and Newhouse, KC’s first DV shelter. 💜 newhousekc.org/shine #NewhouseKC
Sample Post: I’M SHINING
I am shining a light on domestic violence with @newhouse_kc for DV Awareness Month. Today, over 55 children and adults call Newhouse their temporary home, but many more people in KC need safe shelter. Join me in shining a light on brave survivors! 💜 newhousekc.org/shine #NewhouseKC
>> Be sure to use @newhouse_kc for Instagram, @NewhouseKC for Facebook, and @Newhouse for LinkedIn.
* By using #NewhouseKC or tagging us in your post, you agree that Newhouse may share or feature your content on digital billboards or other marketing materials. For any questions, please feel free to reach out to Rachel. 🙂
Thank you to Lamar Advertising for their generosity in helping us shine purple for survivors!
2024 “Shine A Light with Newhouse” Campaign
500 Light Bulbs
We have 500 purple light bulbs for people to shine at home or work.
> Get your light bulb.
KC Goes Purple
More than 15 buildings will shine purple in downtown and across KC.
> You can be one.
Digital
Billboards
Use #NewhouseKC to show on billboards, thanks to Lamar Advertising.*
> Use #NewhouseKC.
Survivor
Spotlight
We are literally shining a light on survivors. See photos and read stories of strength.
> See more below.
Why Do We Shine?
- Domestic violence is a community health issue.
- 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience abuse at some point in their lives.
- In 2023, 17,086 requests for help in the KC region went unmet due to a lack of resources.
- By working together, we can stop the cycle of abuse, address the barriers that feed it, and create generational healing.
Shining A Light on Survivors at Newhouse
This year, we are literally shining a light on brave survivors at Newhouse. We held a photo shoot where survivors stood behind a purple curtain with a light shining on them as they shared different poses and words of wisdom.
We asked them “What would you say to someone who is facing domestic violence?” Below are four of the survivors sharing their advice as people who are currently healing from abuse, wanting others to know they are worthy.
“Seek help through therapy.”
[Gives a hug]
“Stay strong through the trials and tribulations.”
“It seems hopeless but believe in yourself and you can get out of it.”
