Where to Find BRASS, Inc. This October: Our Domestic Violence Awareness Month Calendar

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this year BRASS, Inc. is showing up all across south-central Kentucky: at candlelight vigils, fall festivals, trick-or-treat nights, pop-up shops, and more. Every one of these events is a chance to honor the lives lost to domestic violence, to stand with survivors, and to make sure every neighbor knows that help is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-928-1183.

Here's where you can find us this month. We hope you'll stop by, say hello, and pick up information to share with someone who might need it.

Saturday, October 10 — Steps for Safety 5K

Michael O. Buchanon Park, 9222 Nashville Road, Bowling Green

Kick off the month with the Steps for Safety 5K and Kid Fun Run, hosted by Galentine's Gala Co. Our team will be on site all morning with information about our services, so come run, walk or cheer. Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/BowlingGreen/StepsForSafety5kKidFunRun.

Thursday, October 15 — Edmonson County Pop-Up Shop

9 a.m. to noon, Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville

Our eBay store is coming to you! Shop designer beauty and fragrance finds in person, with every purchase supporting BRASS, Inc.'s services for survivors. Cash, checks, and cards accepted (via Apple Pay/Zeffy).

Thursday, October 15 — Allen County Candlelight Vigil and Proclamation

5 to 6 p.m., Allen County Justice Center

Join us as we light candles, read the names of those we have lost to domestic violence, and hear from community leaders as Allen County recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Thursday, October 15 – Wear Purple Day

We invite everyone in our community to wear purple—whether it is a shirt, a scarf, a ribbon, or a digital background. Wearing purple is a simple but powerful way to stand in solidarity with survivors, honor those we have lost, and show that our community does not tolerate domestic abuse.

Friday, October 16 — Logan County Pop-Up Shop

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Caldwell House, 151 East 6th Street, Russellville

Our eBay store is coming to you! Shop designer beauty and fragrance finds in person, with every purchase supporting BRASS, Inc.'s services for survivors. Cash, checks, and cards accepted (via Apple Pay/Zeffy).

Saturday, October 17 — Harvest Fest

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., downtown Bowling Green

Find BRASS, Inc. among the booths at this year's Bowling Green Harvest Festival. Our exact spot will be announced soon. We look forward to hosting a fun activity for kids and we’ll have plenty of giveaways on hand.

Thursday, October 22 — Warren County Candlelight Vigil

5 to 7 p.m., Circus Square Park, Bowling Green

Our Warren County vigil is a time to come together in remembrance and in hope. All are welcome to join us in honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence.

Thursday, October 22 — Action Inc. Fall Festival

5 to 7 p.m., 901 Beauty Ave., Bowling Green

Bring the kids! We'll have activities for little ones, cornhole, and information for families.

Friday, October 23 — BGPD Trunk or Treat

6 to 8:30 p.m., Bowling Green Police Department, 911 Kentucky St.

Trick-or-treaters, come find the BRASS, Inc. table at the Bowling Green Police Department's Trunk or Treat. Bring your costume and your candy bag!

Saturday, October 24 — PRIDE

Noon to 6 p.m., Circus Square Park, Bowling Green

Domestic violence affects every community, including LGBTQ+ Kentuckians. Stop by our booth for great giveaway and to learn about the support BRASS, Inc. offers to all survivors.

Tuesday, October 27 — Warren County Mobile Advocacy Unit Ribbon Cutting

11 a.m. to noon, 710 College Street, Bowling Green

Our Mobile Advocacy Unit brings BRASS, Inc. support directly to survivors across our ten-county region. Join us for the Warren County ribbon cutting, tour the unit, and enjoy a cookie on us.

Friday, October 30 — Rockin' Trick or Treat

4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Bowling Green Ballpark

Wrap up the month with a Halloween celebration at the Bowling Green Ballpark. We'll be there with treats and activities for kids.

Looking Ahead

The Mobile Advocacy Unit ribbon cutting tour continues in Barren County on Wednesday, November 4, from 11 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of our Barren County satellite office, 101 North Public Square, Glasgow. We are also working with Warren County on a Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation and will share details once it's scheduled.

More Ways to Show Your Support

You don't have to attend an event to make a difference this October. Wear purple, share our crisis line number with your friends and family, shop our eBay store at ebay.com/str/kentuckypeace10, or make a gift at brassinc.org. Every action helps survivors in our region find safety.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. BRASS, Inc.'s 24-hour crisis line is always available at 1-800-928-1183.