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E-Newsletter: September 2026

Get Ready for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)!

Throughout October, Laurel House will be sharing resources on domestic violence, promoting activities for the community to show their support, and encouraging everyone to help us break the silence of domestic violence.

Important dates to remember this #DVAM include:

• October 2 - #DVAM Kick Off event at Well Crafted Brewery and Beer Garden in Ambler
• October 2-4 - First Ever YogaFest!
• October 6, 12PM - Dine & Donate at PJ Whelihan's in Conshohocken!
• October 10, 9 AM - Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
• October 15, all day - Wear Purple Thursday! Share your purple with the hashtag #WearPurpleDay and tag us!
• October 21, noon - Domestic Violence Legal Network’s DVAM Ceremony at the Montgomery County Courthouse
• October 22, all day - DVAM Day of Giving
• October 25, 1 PM - Paint with a Purpose for Laurel House at Painting with a Twist
• October 25, noon - Rachel and Troy Foundation Fall Bingo
• October 29, 5:30 PM - Finding Strength, Building Safety: support services, resources, and advocate speakers at the Montgomery County Coroner's Office

Whether you join us to Walk A Mile In Their Shoes, wear purple to spread awareness, or sign up to volunteer to support survivors, thank you for standing #withsurvivorsalways.

You're Invited to an Open House at Laurel House!

You are invited to a special open house on Monday, October 26, at our administrative offices at 190 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 200, in East Norriton.

This is a unique opportunity to step inside our space, meet the team who bring our mission to life, and learn more about the work happening at Laurel House every day. Light refreshments will be served.

We hope to see you there! RSVP to Brad Smith at bsmith@laurel-house.org or call 610-277-1860 ext. 102.

Laurel House Year in Review

We look forward to another year of working towards ending domestic violence in each life, home, and community.

Thank you for making our work possible!

Check Out Laurel House's Feature on CBS!

We recently sat down with CBS3's Stephanie Stahl to talk about our work with survivors, the prevalence of domestic violence in our community, and delved into our upcoming

Breaking the Silence event: "When Healthcare Listens - Medical Advocacy in Action."

Click the button below for the full feature!

Get Ready for the Holidays with Laurel House!

We need your help to get ready for the upcoming holiday season!

Our primary focus this year is acquiring gift cards for our families. Gift cards are an empowering means of financial support for families in our shelter and other programs by giving parents and individuals the ability to buy gifts for their children and to choose how to best meet their needs. If you have questions or are interested in participating in our Adopt-a-Family Program, please contact Andrea Devenney at adevenney@laurel-house.org.

Stay tuned for our holiday wish list! If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Emily O’Connell at 610-277-1860 x117 or email at eoconnell@laurel-house.org.

Thank you for your support!

Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this year's Breaking the Silence Breakfast on September 24th, 2026 at The Belle at Blue Bell Country Club. possible!

Presenting Sponsors

Champion Sponsor

We are coming together to explore how the medical community serves as a vital lifeline, transforming clinical settings into spaces of advocacy, healing, and immediate support.

Advocate Sponsors

Advocate Sponsors

Join us on October 10th, 2026, for our first ever Walk A Mile in Their Shoes event during #DVAM at Ursinus College.

Walk A Mile in Their Shoes is a one-mile walk to raise awareness and honor all those impacted by domestic violence in our community. All shoe types are welcome. Come as you are, walk with purpose, and be the difference.

We are excited to welcome back our friend, and event emcee Preston Elliott from WMMR's Preston & Steve!

Proceeds from the event will go directly to support Laurel House’s domestic violence shelter and supportive services. Each year, Laurel House provides life-saving services to over 2000 individuals in our community who are impacted by domestic violence.

Laurel House provides services to anyone impacted by domestic violence and abuse. If you, or someone you know, is being impacted by domestic abuse, call Laurel House's confidential, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-642-3150 or text "HOPE" to 85511.

Not sure if you're experiencing abuse? You can still call. We're here for you.

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