Why become a member of The BAND OF PURPLE?

85% of Domestic Violence Victims are women

92% of young girls who witness domestic violence as a child will experience abuse as an adult.

33% of Virginia homicides are due to domestic violence.

35.6% of women in the US have experienced rape, physical violence and /or stalking by a partner.

28% of America's families in 2018 were homeless because of domestic abuse.

20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the US.

How do I become a member of The BAND OF PURPLE?

• Raise $1500 from friends and neighbors through phone calls or letters.
• Employ peer to peer fundraising to ask family, friends, and coworkers to contribute.
• Write your own check for $1500
• Host a small reception at your home or office to raise funds (i.e. 20 guests x $75 = $1500

A Band of purple member receives the following:

• Introduction on stage at the Gala
• Two tickets to the Gala on April 4, 2020
• Four drink tickets at the Gala
• Purple tie and pocket square to be worn at the Gala for distinction
• Name listed on Band of Purple board at the Gala
• Name listed in the program at the Gala
• Name listed ion the website
• Valet parking pass at the Gala
• One social media shout out
• 5x7 photo of the Band of Purple 2020 Membership

If you would like to join The Band of Purple, please contact Deborah via phone  at 757-485-1445, via email here or by completing the form below.