Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026
MCEDV and our member programs recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence programs across Maine will host a variety of events and campaigns, honoring survivors and encouraging communities to move beyond awareness and take action to end domestic abuse.
Below is just some of what will be happening, from Wells to St. Agatha and everywhere in between. Follow MCEDV and your local domestic violence program directly for the most up-to-date information.
Hope & Justice Project
- Gathering & Walk – October 1st, Presque Isle
- Fire & Ice Gala – October 10th, St. Agatha
- Community Partners Brunch – October 22nd, Houlton
- Gathering & Walk – October 29th, Houlton
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Safe Voices
- Safe Voices’ Fall Fête – October 1st, Auburn
- Wood and Water: An Authentic Yoga Practice – October 4th, Auburn
- Androscoggin County Vigil – October 5th, Lewiston
- 14th Annual River Valley Walk to End Domestic Violence – October 7th, Rumford
- Wood and Water: An Authentic Yoga Practice – October 11, Auburn
- DVAM Service & Sermon – October 11th, Auburn
- Burnt Ends BBQ Fundraiser – October 29, Auburn
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Through These Doors
- Through These Doors x Portland Green Drinks – October 13th, Portland
- Rising Tide Brewing Community Event – October 22nd, Portland
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New Hope Midcoast
- Speaker Series: “Red Flag Implementation: Next Steps” with Margaret Groban – September 29th Rockland; September 30th, Boothbay
- Good Trouble Benefit Concert – October 3rd, Rockport
- Empty Place at the Table – October 3rd, Topsham; October 7th, Waldoboro
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NextStep Domestic Violence Project
- DV 101 – October 1st
- Sharing Next Step’s Mission – October 25th, Hancock
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Partners for Peace
- Lincoln Walks to End Abuse & Vigil – October 8th, Lincoln
- Free Movie Day with Partners for Peace – October 25th, Dover-Foxcroft
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Caring Unlimited
- Federal Jack’s Annual Lobster Bake – October 11th, Kennebunkport
- Community Cares Day – October 12th, Sanford
- Survivor Stories – October 22nd, Springvale
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Family Violence Project
- Calloway Coffeehouse at Cony High School – October 22nd, Augusta
- Paint the Town Purple Gala – October 22nd, Augusta