What:
October marks the 25th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national campaign that sheds light on the impact of intimate partner violence and honors the strength of survivors. A national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men over age 18 in the US have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. have experienced physical or sexual violence or stalking by an intimate partner. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the 2000 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which recognized domestic violence as not just a private matter but a critical public health and safety issue.
In recognition, Sierra Community House invites the community to join staff, survivors, and supporters on Thursday, October 16 for a short downtown walk in Truckee as part of the national Purple Thursday campaign. Participants are encouraged to wear purple to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. The walk will also feature a special art installation called the "The Clothesline Project" created by local survivors, amplifying their voices and resilience.
When:
Thursday, October 16, 2025
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Downtown Truckee. Gathering at Victory Highway Eagle Monument across from the Truckee Train Depot, then walking up and down the sidewalks before dispersing at 5PM
Why:
Domestic violence impacts communities everywhere, including here in the rural Truckee/North Tahoe region, where geographic isolation, limited housing, and small-town dynamics can create unique barriers to safety and recovery. Sierra Community House responds to these challenges with confidential services for individuals and families experiencing violence, including a 90-day safe house program, a 24/7 local helpline, and a legal team specializing in restraining orders, family law, and other services critical to survivor safety. In addition, the agency provides counseling, advocacy, and prevention programs aimed at building long-term community safety and resilience.
This event offers the community a chance to stand together, raise awareness, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every person in North Tahoe–Truckee has access to safety, healing, and hope.
About Sierra Community House:
Sierra Community House connects and empowers our community through family strengthening, crisis intervention, hunger relief, and legal services. Through its safe house, 24/7 helpline, legal advocacy, counseling, and emergency support, the organization provides a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. We envision a community where all people thrive, free from violence and oppression.
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