I encourage you to explore our updated website to learn about domestic violence and how to prevent it. And always, but especially this month, thank you for your caring and concern.

With gratitude,


Cassie Mecklenburg
Executive Director

P.S. If you’re looking for a meaningful – and stylish – way to support Sheltering Wings, check out our SWag Shop. While you’re there, check out the exclusive selection of purple DVAP Month items and freebies! Help us raise awareness and prevent domestic violence.

#PurpleInThePews

Let’s flood our churches with purple this Sunday, Oct. 11, to show our support for survivors of domestic violence.

Wear purple, take a selfie or groupie and share it on social media using #PurpleInThePews. Be sure to tell people you’re wearing purple for Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month!

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#PurpleThursday

Join us in participating in this national effort to shine a bright – purple! – light on the issue of domestic violence. It’s happening on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Wear purple around town, at school, at work and at home. Take pictures and share them on social media tagging @ShelteringWings and using #PurpleThursday.

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SWag Shop

Help us make a difference this month and beyond by wearing your support for Sheltering Wings and your heart for domestic violence survivors on your sleeves … your actual sleeves!

Browse purple items: hoodies, men’s and women’s t-shirts, masks, stickers, Pura Vida bracelets and even freebies!

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