Domestic Violence Awareness Month
For 34 years, Alpha Chi Omegas have worked together to raise awareness about domestic violence, an issue that affects people – primarily women – in all our communities. With a strong focus on creating impact at the local level, Alpha Chi Omega is proud to provide educational resources, offer programming and raise awareness to help members and nonmembers alike build healthy relationships.
Explore the facts of domestic violence, the history of DVA as Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy and our organization’s impact over the last three decades.
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to appreciate every little service rendered
Our Symphony guides us “to appreciate every little service rendered.” Let this be a reminder this October that every action we take as Alpha Chi Omegas can and does make a meaningful difference to end domestic violence. Every hour volunteered, every awareness-raising conversation, every act of support for victims and survivors matters.
get involved
Throughout the month of October, we will be providing educational programs and resources to continue this conversation in and beyond our chapters. We encourage you to save the dates for the following events and ways to engage:
Purple Thursday October 15, 2026
Join in on Purple Thursday – a day when organizations and individuals nationwide wear purple in solidarity with victims and survivors of domestic violence. Purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor and commitment to bringing awareness to domestic violence. We hope you’ll wear purple on October 15, then share your #PurpleThursday photos with us on social media by tagging @AlphaChiOmegaHQ.
Attend local axΩ philanthropy events
Many collegiate and alumnae Alpha Chi Omega chapters host their signature philanthropy events in the month of October. Check if an Alpha Chi Omega chapter near you is hosting a philanthropy event in support of DVAM.
Programs with purpose
Download and use a Program with Purpose this month. By facilitating our new program Every Little Service Rendered, you’re not just talking about domestic violence awareness; you’re helping others better understand our philanthropy, speak confidently about DVA and make a local impact through a service activity of your choice.
Members can access our full list of domestic violence awareness and sexual assault prevention Programs with Purpose by visiting the Resource Center.
Amplify our dva message
Each year, Alpha Chi Omega creates several new DVA infographics and digital assets for our members to utilize. Check out this year’s assets. Here are the Google Drive instructions for more information.
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2026 Phone Backgrounds
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2026 DVAM Carnation Sticker
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2026 Tableboard
Alpha Chi Omega Lyre graphic in iris and ebony
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Modern Stars in iris
Vintage flower graphics in Iris
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Dash in ebony and iris
Alpha Chi Omega brand pattern: Stars in iris and ebony
If you have any questions about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, please contact our Education and Leadership Initiatives team at eli@alphachiomega.org.
ENGAGE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Don’t forget to use #AXODVAM when posting your pictures and videos to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn. Tag Alpha Chi Omega headquarters (@AlphaChiOmegaHQ) and share your unedited photos and videos at photos.alphachiomega.org for the opportunity to be featured on social media!