The Story Behind the Purple Event
Twelve years ago, our founder Karen Gonzalez-Torres was living in a domestic violence shelter with her children. October felt heavy — every message about Domestic Violence Awareness Month seemed to portray survivors only through pain and sadness, as if our stories ended the moment we left abuse.
But Karen knew survivors are more than their pain. She wanted to create something that celebrated the strength, courage, and resilience it takes to leave and rebuild. That vision gave birth to the Purple Event.
What began as a small gathering has now grown into a 12-year tradition of hope and healing. Each year, the Purple Event brings together survivors, families, and community members to:
Share powerful survivor testimonies.
Celebrate healing through art, music, and storytelling.
Remind survivors that leaving isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of a new chapter.
Today, the Purple Event continues to shine a light not only on domestic violence, but on the powerful truth that survivors are strong, resilient, and worthy of celebration.
Why It Matters
Domestic violence impacts millions of individuals and families every year, but awareness is only part of the story. The Purple Event exists to shine a light on both the realities of abuse and the strength of survivors who rebuild their lives with courage and resilience.
Quick Facts
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
In Los Angeles County, more than 40,000 DV-related calls are made to law enforcement every year.
Survivors often face financial instability, housing insecurity, and isolation, making community support essential.
Hope & Resilience
The Purple Event is not about sadness alone — it is about hope, healing, and community coming together. We gather each year to honor survivors’ journeys, celebrate their courage, and remind every survivor that leaving abuse is not the end — it is the beginning of a new chapter.
The Purple Event
Join us for our 12th anniversary of Helping Hands Resource Center! This special evening will feature survivor testimonies, guest speakers, live performances, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Food will be served.
Tickets
Early Bird – $50 (through Sept 15)
General Admission – $60
VIP Table – $350 (seats 8 guests)
Every ticket = your seat + a gifted seat for a survivor.
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Sponsor gives access to counseling + art workshops, parenting education, donors support healing supplies, ticket revenue supports survivors’ needs.”
How You Can Support Before the Event
Even if you can’t attend, you can help!
Purchase tickets for survivors
Donate raffle/silent auction items
Volunteer at the event (registration, set-up, ushers, clean-up)
Share and promote on social media @helpinghands_dv #PurpleEvent2025
Why It Matters
Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation helps survivors of domestic violence find safety, hope, and healing.
Sponsors & Partners – 12th Annual Purple Event
We are deeply grateful to the generous sponsors, partners, and in-kind donors who make the 12th Annual Purple Event possible.
Sponsors & Partners – 12th Annual Purple Event
Each contribution — whether through funding, products, services, or creative collaboration — helps us create a space of hope, healing, and resilience for survivors, families, and our community.
💜 With Gratitude
To every sponsor, partner, and community supporter — thank you for standing with us. Your generosity not only makes the Purple Event possible but also strengthens our year-round mission to provide survivors and families with the resources, healing, and hope they deserve
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Purple Event 2024: A Day of Hope and Healing.
Our 11th Annual Purple Event was an incredible day of unity, awareness, and support for survivors of domestic violence. We are beyond grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, and supported this important cause.
We are excited to share the photos from this amazing day! 💜
From inspiring speeches and powerful survivor stories to creative art activities and our silent auction, every moment was filled with hope, healing, and community. Check out the event highlights and relive the impact we made together!
Thank you again for being a part of this journey. Your support makes all the difference in our mission to end domestic violence and provide resources to survivors.
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