October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Every October, communities across the nation come together to raise awareness about domestic violence, honor survivors, remember lives lost, and take action toward creating safer homes, relationships, and communities.
At Option House, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to educate, connect, and mobilize our community. Through outreach events, fundraising, community partnerships, and survivor-centered awareness, we are working together to support individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.
This year, we invite you to join us for a month of purpose, life, change, and hope.
Together, we can create a community free from violence.
Our October Fundraising Goal
Our October Fundraising Goal
This year, Option House has set a goal to raise
$5,000 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Funds raised throughout October will support Option House programs, outreach efforts, client needs, prevention education, and community awareness activities.
You can support by attending events, becoming a vendor, volunteering, donating, purchasing awareness shirts, participating in fundraisers, or helping spread the word.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Red Robin Fundraiser
Red Robin Fundraiser
Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Red Robin
27476 Lugonia Ave, Redlands, CA 92374
Join us as we kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a community fundraiser at Red Robin.
Option House staff and volunteers will be on-site with a tent and vendor table to share domestic violence awareness information, agency resources, and upcoming event details.
When dining in, ordering takeout, or participating during the fundraiser, please remember to mention Option House to your server or note the fundraiser on your check so that your sale is counted.
20% of eligible food sales will be donated back to Option House.
How to Support
How to Support
Mention Option House or the Option House fundraiser to your server.
Bring your family, friends, coworkers, and community.
Stop by the Option House awareness table to learn more about services and resources.
Share the flyer with others.
Purpose in Motion: Walk for Life, Change & Awareness
Purpose in Motion: Walk for Life, Change & Awareness
Saturday, October 10, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
1K Walk Ending at Option House
Purpose in Motion is Option House’s signature Domestic Violence Awareness Month community event. This event brings together survivors, families, advocates, community partners, vendors, and supporters for a day centered on awareness, prevention, remembrance, and action.
The event will include a 1K awareness walk, guest speakers, community awards, food, vendors, resource tables, and a vehicle expo featuring cars, bikes, and Jeeps.
Participants are encouraged to wear purple and come ready to walk for purpose, life, change, and awareness.
Event Features
Event Features
1K awareness walk
Guest speakers
Community awards
Food and community vendors
Resource tables
Cars, bikes, and Jeep expo
Domestic violence awareness and prevention resources
Candy donation collection for Trunk or Treat
Vehicle Expo Registration
Vehicle Expo Registration
Cars, bikes, and Jeeps are invited to participate in the vehicle expo.
Vehicle Registration Fee: $25
Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles in purple or domestic violence awareness themes to help bring visibility to the cause.
Double Good Fundraiser
Double Good Fundraiser
October 20–23, 2026
Virtual Fundraiser
Option House will host a Double Good virtual popcorn fundraiser to support our Domestic Violence Awareness Month fundraising goal.
This fundraiser will also include a friendly staff competition to help build excitement and increase participation.
Double Good allows supporters to purchase popcorn online through individual Pop-Up Stores. The fundraiser is virtual, easy to share, and helps raise funds for Option House’s programs and services.
How to Support
How to Support
Purchase popcorn during the fundraiser dates.
Share the fundraiser link with family, friends, coworkers, and community members.
Support your favorite staff fundraiser.
Help us reach our October goal of $5,000.
More details and fundraiser links will be shared closer to the event date.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30, 2026
Set-Up Time: 3:00 PM
Event Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 863 North D St, San Bernardino, CA
Option House will close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a family-friendly Trunk or Treat community event.
This event will provide a safe and welcoming space for families while continuing to raise awareness about domestic violence, prevention, safety, and available community resources.
The event will include decorated trunks, candy, food for the community, jumpers, children’s activities, vendors, outreach materials, and domestic violence awareness resources.
Event Features
Event Features
Decorated trunks
Candy
Food for the community
Jumpers
Children’s activities
Community vendors
Domestic violence awareness resources
Option House outreach table
Donations Needed
Donations Needed
We are accepting donations to help make this event possible, including:
Halloween candy
Halloween decorations
Food donations
Bottled water
Snacks
Children’s activity supplies
Jumpers or activity sponsorships
Raffle prizes or giveaways
Monetary donations
Candy donations will also be collected during the Purpose in Motion event on October 10.
Vendor Opportunities
Vendor Opportunities
Option House is inviting vendors, community partners, small businesses, resource providers, and food vendors to participate in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month events.
Vendor Registration Fees
Vendor Registration Fees
Purpose in Motion — October 10: $25
Trunk or Treat — October 30: $30
Both Events: $50 total
Vendor spaces are a great opportunity to connect with the community, share resources, promote services, and support domestic violence awareness.
Vendor Payment Information
Vendor Payment Information
Payments must be submitted through PayPal.
After submitting payment, please email your receipt to:
outreach@optionhouseinc.com
Please include the following in your payment note and email:
Business or organization name
Contact person name
Event selection: October 10, October 30, or both events
Payment amount
Payment Deadline: October 2, 2026
Vendor spaces are not confirmed until payment is received and the receipt is emailed.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer roles may include:
Event setup and cleanup
Registration and check-in
Vendor support
Outreach table support
Food distribution
Candy collection
Activity support
Walk route support
Vehicle expo support
Greeting community members
Sharing event information
Supporting staff during events
Volunteering is a meaningful way to support survivors, raise awareness, and help Option House provide safe, organized, and welcoming community events.
Awareness Shirts
Awareness Shirts
Option House will have Domestic Violence Awareness Month shirts available for a donation.
Wearing purple is a powerful way to show support for survivors, raise awareness, and help spread the message that domestic violence has no place in our homes, relationships, or communities.
Staff shirts will also be used during events so Option House team members are easily identifiable in the community.
Ways to Support DVAM
Ways to Support DVAM
You can support Domestic Violence Awareness Month by:
Attending an event
Becoming a vendor
Volunteering
Donating food, candy, or supplies
Sponsoring an event need
Purchasing or donating for an awareness shirt
Sharing event flyers
Inviting family, friends, and coworkers
Participating in the Double Good fundraiser
Making a monetary donation
Every contribution helps us continue providing hope, support, advocacy, and resources to survivors and families impacted by domestic violence.
Need Help?
Need Help?
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available.
Option House 24-Hour Hotline:
909-381-3471
Confidential. Free. Available 24/7.
You are not alone. Help is here.
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