Raising Awareness for
Domestic Violence
(DALLAS, Texas) – Nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner per minute
in the United States. In honor of National Domestic Violence Month in October,
the City of Dallas is preparing for several events to raise awareness. Paint
the Town Purple is the City of Dallas’ Domestic Violence Awareness movement
hosted by the City of Dallas’ Domestic Violence Taskforce during the month of
October.
Domestic Violence affects
families, friends, relationships, and businesses – taking a physical, mental
and financial toll on victims. The City of Dallas urges the public to get
involved with a goal of raising awareness about domestic violence issues in the
community and the resources available to victims.
During the month of October,
the Taskforce has created a Calendar of Events to
help the public engage in activities to raise awareness of domestic violence. The
Task Force is asking citizens to “Paint the Town Purple” in solidarity and to
come together as a community to help end domestic violence in Dallas. Citizens
can showcase support by wearing a purple ribbon on their lapel for the month of
October, painting one fingernail purple or wearing purple to work.
Help the City of Dallas reach
their goal of making all homes safe. Swap your porch light to a purple bulb
this month. There is a list below with details on where the public can pick up
a complimentary purple light bulb, thanks to a generous donation from Walmart, at
one of thirty convenient locations throughout Dallas, while supplies last.
Help Dallas shine a light on the issue of domestic violence. Be sure to use the hashtags:
#PaintBigDPurple and #BigDEndsDV, and follow: @DallasDVTF. With your support
and engagement, we will end domestic violence in Dallas. Contact City
Council at 214-670-3816 with questions.
For more information visit:
Where to pick up a free purple light bulb:
District 1:
North Oak Cliff Library
302 W.10th St. Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 670-7555
Martin Weiss Recreation Center
1111 Martindell Ave, Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 670-1919
District 2:
Grauwyler Park Library
2146 Gilford St. Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 671-1447
Reverchon Recreation Center
3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 670-7720
District 3:
Arcadia Recreation Center
5420 S. Arcadia Dr. Dallas, TX 75211
(214) 670-1909
Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center
5150 Mark Trail Way Dallas, TX 75232
(214) 670-1928
District 4:
Eloise Lundy Recreation Center
1228 Sabine St, Dallas, TX 75203
(214) 670-6781
Beckley-Saner Recreation Center
114 W. Hobson Ave. Dallas, TX
(214) 670-7595
District 5:
Prairie Creek Branch Library
9609 Lake June Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 671-0410
Pleasant Grove Library
7310 Lake June Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 670-0965
District 6:
Bachman Lake Library
9480 Webb Chapel Rd. Dallas, TX
(214) 670-6376
West Dallas Multipurpose Center
2828 Fishtrap
District 7:
Rock Hills Branch Library
9150 Ferguson Rd. Dallas, TX 75228
(214) 670-8443
MLK Center
2922 MLK Jr Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
(214) 670-8418
District 8:
Tommie M. Allen Recreation Center
7071 Bonnie View Rd. Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 670-0986
Singing Hills Park
1909 Crouch Rd. Dallas, TX 75241
(214) 670-7550
Janie C. Turner Recreation Center
6424 Elam Rd. Dallas, TX 75217
(214) 670-8277
Kleberg Riley
1515 Edd Rd, Dallas, TX 75253
(214) 670-8648
District 9:
Lochwood Branch Library
11221 Lochwood Blvd. Dallas, TX 75218
(214) 670-8403
Ridgewood Recreation Center
6818 Fisher Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 670-7115
District 10:
Lake Highlands North Recreation Center
9940 White Rock Trail, Dallas, TX 75238
(214) 670-7794
Willie B Johnson Recreation Center
12225 Willowdell Dr. Dallas, TX 75243
(214) 670-6182
District 11:
Churchill Recreation Center
6906 Churchill Way Dallas, TX 75230
(214) 670-6477
Fretz Rec Center
6950 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
(214) 670-6203
District 12:
Timberglen Recreation Center
3810 Timberglen Rd. Dallas, TX 75287
(214) 671-0644
Campbell Green Park and Recreation Center
16600 Park Hill Dr. Dallas, TX 75248
(214) 670-6314
District 13:
Preston Royal Library
5626 Royal Ln. Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 670-7128
Marcus Recreation Center
3003 Northaven Rd, Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 670-6599
District 14:
Lakewood Branch Library
6121 Worth St. Dallas, TX 75214
(214) 670-1376
Oak Lawn Library
4100 Cedar Springs Rd. Dallas, TX 75219
(214) 670-1359
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