A purple shirt, a ribbon, a scarf. Let your solidarity be visible today—and keep the conversation going tomorrow.
Wear purple.
Stand with
survivors.
A color can start a conversation.
A conversation can open a door.
Wear purple today to raise awareness of domestic violence—and help someone find their next step toward safety.
Find support near youToday is Wear Purple Day
— days— hours— minutes
The third Thursday in OctoberWear purple today, too. Support matters every day.
For every survivor.
For a future without abuse.
You don’t have to know what comes next.
You can start by talking to someone.
Someone is here to listen.
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This growing directory combines public listings from domestic violence coalitions and service organizations. It is not exhaustive, and listings do not guarantee eligibility, open beds, or current availability. Call the program before traveling. Nearby results use approximate city, ZIP, or service-area county locations, never confidential shelter addresses. Sources retrieved October 15, 2026; individual contact details have not all been independently confirmed. How this directory works
Support starts
with people.
Wear purple together. Start a conversation at work, with friends, or in your neighborhood. Then turn that solidarity into support for a local domestic violence program.
Let organizations guide what helps most—from volunteering to items on their current wish list.
Find a local organization ↗More than
a color.
Wearing purple is a visible way to say: I believe survivors. I support safety. I want a world without domestic violence.
Learn about Purple ThursdayHelp someone find support. Share this directory or a trusted local program when it is safe to do so.
Support a local organization. Check its current wish list, volunteer opportunities, or official donation page.
Find a program to supportKnowing more can help.
Practical, survivor-centered information from trusted organizations.
Support for male survivorsDedicated resources for men in the U.S. and Canada. You deserve support.Recognize the signsAbuse can include control, isolation, threats, and financial harm.Explore a safety planTalk through options that fit your circumstances and choices.Be there for someoneListen without judgment. Respect their choices. Offer support.Think about technology safetyLearn about safer devices, privacy, accounts, and tracking.Understand legal optionsU.S. information about protection orders and state laws.Search another national directoryExplore additional local programs through DomesticShelters.org.
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