Domestic Violence Awareness Month
This year for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Emerge is drawing attention to stories that are far too often left untold in order to broaden and reshape the existing narrative about the experience of survivors.
Beverly's Story
This week’s untold story centers around those domestic abuse survivors who choose to stay in their relationship. This piece, written by Beverly Gooden , was originally published by the Today Show in 2014 . Gooden is the creator of the #whyistayed movement, which began after the “why doesn’t she leave” question was repeatedly asked of Janay Rice, after a video surfaced of her husband, Ray Rice (formerly of the Baltimore Ravens), physically assaulting Janay.

How to Support a Loved One
It's not easy to see our loved ones suffering from domestic abuse, but it is important — sometimes life-saving — to be there for them. Learn how to provide the best support to somebody by giving the best of you.

Survivor of the Year
Moved by Bev Gooden’s work? Save April 23, 2020 in your calendar, as Bev will be the keynote speaker at Emerge’s annual Survivor of the Year Luncheon! (formerly "Mother of the Year"). Check the Emerge website in February 2020 for tickets and tables.
Upcoming Events
Calendar of Events
Check out all of our different activities during October. Support domestic abuse survivors by participating throughout October!
Stuff the Bus Events
Stop by Geico Corporate Offices where Emerge will be collecting supplies for domestic abuse survivors!
The event will be held on October 4 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. SunTran will donate the use of a bus to collect donations throughout the day, and American Buffalo Food Truck will be on-site from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.You might even catch the Geico Gecko!
Check out our wish list for the most needed items.
Wear Purple Day
Thursday, October 24 is Wear Purple Day. You can participate by wearing your favorite purple item to show your solidarity with survivors and send us your picture at [email protected] or tag us @EmergeTucson on social media. Let's paint Pima purple. 
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