Center Against Domestic Violence Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Event

Shop Till it Stops Pop Up Event

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on October 24, 2015, the Center Against Domestic Violence hosted Shop Till it Stops – a pop up event – to recognize victims and survivors of domestic violence. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time to acknowledge the courage of people who have said “no” to violence and to spread awareness about domestic violence emergency shelters and services.

The Center contacted local community establishments to bring awareness of domestic violence to the Brooklyn community. Shop Till It Stops was held at The Living Gallery – an art gallery known for bringing diverse groups of people together and encouraging communication through the arts - in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Guests encountered a relaxed, fun shopping experience while learning about domestic violence through art and literature and chatting with CADV staff.  We were able to raise $3,000 in proceeds for this event. 

Whatever was not sold the day of the event was given to the women living in our shelters.

The event featured clothing sales from multiple participating vendors, including Eileen Fisher, Crossroads Trading Company, L.E.S amis, and donations from members of SoHo boxing gym Work Train Fight. Food was donated from Brooklyn Mac and Sahadi’s, beer was lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery, and art by Gwen Shockey and Sherry Tagoe. Owner of High Bridge Cold Brew, whose main mission is to employ victims of domestic violence, handed out free samples and donated $1 per every bottle sold at the event. Start-up owner of Mama D’s Tasty Treats sold her delicious Italian and zucchini bread and sweets, and also donated 25% of her proceeds to CADV. There were raffle prizes including Kerry Washington’s Purple Purse (of the Purple Purse Challenge), soap basket from Flynn & King, duvets from Remodo, gift card donated by TJ Maxx & an iced coffee basket from High Bridge Cold Coffee.

“Thank you to everyone who participated to make this happen. The support that was shown means so much to us and we can't wait to come together as a community again.”

– Judy Kahan, CEO 

Shop Till it Stops Photos

- Shop Till it Stops flyer created by artist Stephanie Haller

Work Train Fight Fights to End Domestic Violence

On October 3^rd, we kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Purple Purse Challenge with SoHo boxing gym, Work Train Fight.  Center Against Domestic Violence staff joined Work Train Fight gym members and staff, as well as newcomers, to raise funds for the Center and spread the word against domestic violence.

WTF took participants through intensive workout classes where everyone got a shot in the ring with personal trainers.  The day was truly about embodiment of self, health and commitment to ending violence once and for all.

The event was fun, exciting and most of all, empowering. Every WTF staff member was fully invested in the event and it was obvious how passionate they were about what they do. Work Train Fight contributed to bringing our Purple Purse fundraising campaign to a total of $4,565!

WTF owner and founder, Alberto Ortiz, reached out to the Center because of his own exposure to domestic abuse growing up as a kid.  Drawing from his own experience, Alberto’s mission is to empower everyone who comes into the gym. He says, “Being “tough” is not about winning fights – being able to walk away from them shows the real strength.