October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an annual campaign committed to raising awareness of and preventing domestic violence.
Domestic violence can affect anyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. Domestic violence includes the physical, psychological, and emotional abuse of an intimate partner. Domestic abuse varies dramatically in relationships but the constant components are rooted in one person asserting power and control over the other. This month is all about engaging the community and individuals on how we can prevent domestic violence.
- On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. Source
- Nearly half of all women and men in the United States have experienced psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Source
TCFV’s Town Hall Watch Party
October 3rd @ 9:45am | San Marcos Public Library Multipurpose Room
Join us at a special community event we’re hosting on Friday, October 3, 2025. HCWC will host a Watch Party for the Texas Town Hall on Domestic Violence, presented by the Texas Council on Family Violence.
This powerful town hall will be livestreamed from Austin and will feature survivor voices, key data on intimate partner violence in Texas, and a statewide conversation about how we can all play a role in prevention.
Your presence helps elevate this issue locally. Domestic violence touches every part of our state, and by joining together, we can spark awareness, healing, and solutions that are rooted right here in Hays County. This event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we hope you’ll be part of it.
Domestic Violence Day of Unity
October 6th
Eat and Support!
All Month Long
Visit your favorite participating restaurant on their scheduled day or days to support local victims of abuse while satisfying your hunger! Check our events on Facebook for a current list of participating restaurants.
Participating Restaurants
Loli’s
October 7th, 14th, 21nd, and 28th
1501 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
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The Leaning Pear
October 15th
111 River Rd #110, Wimberley, TX 78676
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Black’s BBQ – San Marcos Location
October 15th
510 Hull St, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Industry
October 21st from 5pm to midnight
110 E Martin Luther King Dr #126, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Main Street Pizzeria & Beer Garden
October 21st from 4-9pm
214 N Main St, Buda, TX 78610
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Black’s BBQ – Lockhart Location
October 22nd
215 N Main St, Lockhart, TX 78644
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Uproot
October 23rd
621 E Davis St, Luling, TX 78648
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Rogelio’s
October 24th
625 S L B J Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
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If your restaurant would like to participate, simply choose the date(s) you want to participate as well as the percentage you would like to go towards community members who have experienced abuse. We will advertise the event through our social media channels as well as provide you with materials to put at tables as well as to-go labels. Please send participation inquiries to info@hcwc.org.
Join Us For Purple Day
October 16th
Join us on Thursday, October 16th for an opportunity to raise awareness about domestic violence and to show your commitment to promoting healthy relationships.
Dress yourself, your kids, or your pets in purple and snap a selfie! Share your images with us on social media or send them to info@hcwc.org and we will spotlight them with a video after the event.
Please join us on October 16th, wear purple, be a voice, and start a conversation about domestic violence!
Check the News!
- Intro to DVAM
- High Risk Populations
- Healing Through Art
- Media Review: The Mask You Live In
- Impact of DV on Parenting and Self-Perception
Win Big at Purse Bingo
October 25th
Let’s fiesta for a cause! Join us on Saturday, October 25th at the Luling Civic Center for a lively evening of bingo, delicious dinner, and festive drinks — all while supporting survivors of abuse in our community.
Sponsor Perks: All sponsors enjoy priority seating, with upper-level sponsors receiving private reserved tables.
General Admission: $70 (includes 20 rounds of bingo, dinner, and one drink ticket). Stay tuned for our ticket launch announcement! Get ready for some BIG wins! Each bingo round is your chance to take home a fabulous designer handbag. Want to boost your luck? Extra bingo cards will be available for purchase at the event. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at this year’s Fiesta Purse Bingo — where every card played helps create hope and healing in our community! Tickets are running out fast so secure your spot now!
Download Our FREE Domestic Violence Awareness Month Toolkit!
For all of our awareness months we create tookits to help educate the public about the dynamics of abuse. This Take Action! Toolkit includes activities for community members of all ages to raise awareness and create safe homes and communities for everyone.
Be a Part of the Conversation
Join us this #StopTheHurt & #SafeHomesSafeCommunity on social media! All month long, we will be posting educational material about the dynamics of domestic violence, highlighting HCWC services, posting inspiring messages for survivors of abuse, making posts about healthy communities, as well as highlighting our amazing staff and community partners!
We will have Facebook Events for Purple Day, Dining for Change, and Purse Bingo so stay tuned!
