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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—a reminder that supporting survivors is a responsibility we share as a community. Together, we can honor survivors, remember lives lost, and take action to build safer, more supportive spaces for healing.
This month, we’re proud to launch our Survivor Resiliency Fund: a community promise to stand with survivors. The fund provides immediate, flexible support for urgent needs like housing, childcare, counseling, and transportation—needs that traditional funding often cannot cover.
| | In addition to launching our new fund, we have also launched our Survivor Resiliency Fund Merch Shop! To help fuel this lifeline, we’ve also opened the Survivor Resiliency Fund Shop! Each week, we’ll showcase a new shirt, with every purchase directly supporting the resilience and healing of survivors. | | | |
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On October 6, we gathered with the West Jordan Police Department to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Together, we created a powerful display at Veterans Memorial Park: 1,229 flags representing the domestic violence calls received by the West Jordan Police Department in the previous year, and 520 pinwheels symbolizing the survivors who found shelter through our services.
At the press conference, our Executive Director Lindsey Boyer, along with Board Member and Executive Officer to the WJ Police Chief Gary Cox, joined other representatives from the WJ Police Department to emphasize the importance of uniting as a community to support survivors and raise awareness.
Thank you to our volunteers and partners who helped bring this event to life. This moving display reminds us that while the numbers are sobering, hope and resilience are possible when we come together.
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Enjoy world honey tasting, 80+ craft vendors featuring Utah's Own vendors and others, local honey sales, beekeeping demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, games for the kids, pony and camel rides, wagon rides, bounce houses, petting zoo, honey contests, the Sweet Fiddlin' Fest, and other entertainment, DUP museum, harvest activities, contests, and so much more!
Stop by and say hello to Pathways at this year’s Honey Harvest Festival on October 10 and 11!
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Join ChamberWest for an inspiring event on courage in leadership on October 14, 11:30 a.m.
We’re proud to share that Shonie Christensen, a dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and member of SVS' Speaker Bureau, will be presenting. Known for her authentic storytelling and powerful message of turning adversity into opportunity, she brings a fresh perspective on leadership, resilience, and empowerment.
| | Join us at the south steps of the Utah State Capitol on October 14 at 11:30 a.m. for the second annual rally for domestic violence awareness. Don’t forget to wear purple! | | Wear your purple and share a photo with your friends, family, or coworkers. Tell us why you’re supporting the fight to end domestic violence, use the hashtag #PurpleThursday, and don’t forget to tag us (@svs.utah). Let’s stand together to make a difference in our community! | | Instagram: catch up with us on socials | | South Valley Services offers a wide variety of services to domestic violence survivors as well as prevention and education services. We are looking for passionate employees to join us on our journey to end family violence, one survivor at a time. Sound like you? Head on over to our website to see all our available positions. | |
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West Jordan, UT 84084
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