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Today, Charel Palmer begins her role as Chief Executive Officer of Partnership Against Domestic Violence. We’re excited to welcome Charel to the PADV team as we continue working alongside survivors, families, and community partners across metro Atlanta. Please join us in giving Charel a warm welcome! 💜 #PADV #SupportSurvivors

Your feelings deserve respect, even when you need time to put them into words. Emotional boundaries can sound like: “I’m not ready to talk about this yet” or “Please don’t raise your voice at me.” A respectful response makes room for your pace and your choices. It does not pressure, ridicule or punish you for expressing a need. You do not have to find perfect words to deserve respect. Someone else’s harmful behavior is never your responsibility to prevent. Save this reminder and follow PADV’s Healthy Boundaries series. #PADV #HealthyBoundaries #HealthyRelationships #PADVeducation

From Sugar Hill to conversations that cross borders, community is at the heart of PADV’s work. 💜 Thank you to Mint Julep Boutique in Sugar Hill and everyone who supported its Pink Panty Drive! Together, they collected hundreds of pairs of underwear for women and children served by PADV. Such a small gesture is a practical expression of the care that helps many saviors and their families. We also had the honor of connecting with leaders from many Middle Eastern nations through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program, in collaboration with the Georgia Council for International Visitors (GCIV). The conversation brought us together to share what PADV is doing to end domestic violence, discuss domestic violence awareness and prevention globally and learn from our international colleagues’ perspectives and experiences in combating Domestic Violence in other parts of the world. Whether collecting essentials or exchanging knowledge, these connections show how many ways there are to support survivors and strengthen the work to end domestic violence. Thank you, Mint Julep Boutique and GCIV, for making space for this work. #PADV #CommunityInAction #SupportingSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

We’re opening PADV’s Healthy Boundaries series with a simple reminder: you deserve to be heard, respected, and safe. Respect looks like this: room for your voice, your choices, and your boundaries. Needing time to yourself, choosing what you share online, or keeping your passwords private are everyday examples of boundaries. Respect also shows up in the response: “Thanks for telling me. I’ll respect that.” Someone else’s harmful behavior is never your responsibility to prevent by finding the perfect words. Save this introduction and follow along as we explore healthy boundaries in everyday life. #PADV #HealthyBoundaries #HealthyRelationships #PADVeducation

Rooted in purpose. Growing forward. A new look is taking shape at Partnership Against Domestic Violence, grounded in our continuing commitment to survivors. We look forward to sharing what’s ahead. Stay connected. #PADV #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

As October comes to a close, our commitment to survivors continues. To everyone who wore purple, shared a resource, volunteered, donated, or made space for a conversation: thank you. You help build a community where survivors are heard, respected, and supported. Carry that commitment forward. Learn what healthy relationships look like. Respect boundaries. Stay connected with PADV for education and ways to help throughout the year. #DVAM #PADVEducation #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

Your digital life should be yours. 💜 Pressure to share passwords, unwanted tracking, or access to private messages without permission can be signs of digital abuse. You deserve privacy and choice. If you are concerned about monitoring, consider seeking support on a device the person has not accessed and cannot access. Changing passwords, settings, or location access can alert the person; an advocate can help you plan. PADV’s 24-hour Crisis Line: 404-873-1766. Part 1 of 2: Recognize the signs. Part 2 explores safer next steps. #PADV #DigitalSafety #DVAM #PADVEducation

A little Halloween fun. A lot of community heart. 💜 From imaginative trunks to hands-on crafts, this weekend’s Trunk or Treat was full of creativity and community spirit. Thank you to the volunteers, donors, and PADV team members who helped bring it all together. Your time, generosity, and care made room for moments of joy and connection. Swipe through a few highlights, and join us in thanking everyone who helped make the celebration possible! #PADV #TrunkOrTreat #CommunityInAction #DVAM

Introducing PADV’s Next Chief Executive Officer. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, we are proud to announce the selection of Charel Palmer as our next Chief Executive Officer, effective November 9, 2026. Charel brings extensive executive leadership experience spanning organizational transformation, operational excellence, people strategy, and community engagement. Her leadership experience, combined with her commitment to PADV’s mission, uniquely positions her to guide the organization forward. As we welcome Charel, we also look ahead with renewed energy and purpose. Together, we will honor PADV’s legacy, strengthen our organization, deepen our partnerships, and expand our impact for survivors and families across our community. We are excited about the leadership, vision, and momentum Charel brings to this next chapter. I want to express my sincere gratitude to Tanya Uherka, Soon Ventures, for her leadership and commitment during the transition. I am equally grateful to our Board of Directors for their service, strategic stewardship, and dedication to positioning the organization for a strong future. My appreciation also extends to CALIBRATE for leading a thoughtful, rigorous, and integrity driven executive search process, ensuring PADV’s mission and future remained at the center of every decision. Please join us in welcoming Charel Palmer. Same Mission. Next Chapter. Kristen Hoskinson Board Chair, Partnership Against Domestic Violence

It’s not too late to stand with survivors this DVAM Day of Giving. 💜 Two ways to make a difference today, October 22: 💜 Give through PADV: Visit padv.org and select Donate. Your gift helps sustain shelter, counseling and legal advocacy for survivors. 🐼 Make dinner count: Panda Express will donate 28% of qualifying online sales to PADV. Order at pandaexpress.com or in the Panda Express app for October 22 pickup or delivery. Enter 9019399 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout before placing your order. Nationwide. Online orders only. Share this reminder with someone deciding what’s for dinner. #GiveForDV #Every1KnowsSome1 #SupportSurvivors

Today is the national DVAM Day of Giving. 💜 Two ways to stand with survivors through PADV: 💜 Give locally: Visit padv.org and select Donate. Your gift helps sustain shelter, counseling and legal advocacy for survivors. 🐼 Dine for a cause: Today, October 22nd, Panda Express will donate 28% of qualifying online sales to PADV. Order at pandaexpress.com or in the Panda Express app for October 22 pickup or delivery. Enter 9019399 in the Fundraiser Code box at online checkout before placing your order. Nationwide. Online orders only. Share this post with someone planning lunch or dinner. #DVAM #GiveForDV #Every1KnowsSome1 #SupportSurvivors #PADV

Help bring Halloween to life! 🎃💜 PADV still needs volunteers for Trunk or Treat in Gwinnett. Interested in helping? Contact Shakira Petgrave at shakira.petgrave@padv.org for volunteer details. Thank you for bringing your time, care and Halloween spirit! #DVAM #TrunkOrTreat #EndDomesticViolence #PADV

Survivors deserve safety, choices, and support that lasts beyond October. This Thursday, October 22nd is the National DVAM Day of Giving: a day to support the organizations working alongside survivors of domestic violence. You can make that support local through Partnership Against Domestic Violence. Two ways to take part: • Give directly to PADV to help sustain shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors. • Order Panda Express online for pickup or delivery on October 22. Panda Express will donate 28% of qualifying online sales to PADV. The fundraiser is available at Panda Express locations nationwide. Order at pandaexpress.com or in the Panda Express app. Enter 9019399 in the Fundraiser Code box at checkout. Online orders only. Save the date and share these details with a friend, colleague, or team. Direct Donation: padv.org → Donate Fundraiser details: https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/8e99cc19-4008-60dd-cf28-c943b2960235/en/landing #DVAM #GiveForDV #Every1KnowsSome1 #EndDomesticViolence

Today, our team is wearing purple with purpose. 💜 At the invitation of the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction, PADV is joining community partners in showing our support this Purple Thursday. We wear purple to stand with survivors of domestic violence, honor lives lost, and reaffirm our commitment to communities where everyone can live safely and with dignity. Thank you to the Mayor’s Office of Violence Reduction for bringing partners together—and to our staff and community members showing up in solidarity. Wear purple today. Show up for survivors every day. #PurpleThursday #EndDomesticViolence #PurpleWithPADV #DVAM

Today, we wear purple with purpose. 💜 We wear it to stand with survivors of domestic violence. To honor those whose lives were taken. And to affirm that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and relationships free from abuse. Purple is a visible expression of solidarity. What we do beyond wearing it matters, too: listening without judgment, respecting survivors’ choices, challenging harmful attitudes, and supporting access to help. This Purple Thursday, join PADV in wearing purple and carry that commitment into every day that follows. #PurpleThursday #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #DVAM

Stay connected with PADV, right from your phone! 💜 Sign up for PADV text alerts for upcoming events, important updates and ways to get involved. Use the “PADV Text Alerts” link in our bio to sign up this Domestic Violence Awareness Month and stay connected beyond October. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. #PADV #DVAM #StayConnected

Behind every name remembered is a life that mattered and people whose lives are forever changed by its loss. On October 8th, our community gathered for Partnership Against Domestic Violence’s Candlelight Vigil to honor those whose lives were taken by domestic violence and stand in solidarity with survivors and those grieving. These photographs hold immense power in showing the moments of remembrance, connection, and care from community who is willing to listen and stand together. We share them with respect for the lives we honored and gratitude for everyone who joined us. The evening may have ended, but the work continues. Ending domestic violence requires our commitment beyond this gathering. We must take actionable steps to as a community better recognize abuse in its many forms, challenge the behaviors and societal normalcies that allow it to persist, give credence to survivors and make safety and support accessible when they are needed. To everyone who shared their voice, offered comfort, or helped make this vigil possible, we greatly thank you. We remember those we have lost. We stand with those still facing abuse. And we remain committed to a future free from domestic violence. #DVAM #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #PADV

This Thursday, we’re going purple. 💜 During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, wearing purple is one way to show support for survivors and start a conversation about ending domestic violence. On October 15th, join PADV for Purple Thursday and wear purple in support of survivors of domestic violence and the work to build safer communities. Participate from wherever you are: at work, at home, with your team or in your community. Wear purple. Take a picture. Use hashtag #PurpleThursday and tag @padvatlanta so we can share our community standing together. Thursday, October 15th Wear purple. Stand with survivors. #PurpleThursday #DVAM #PADV #EndDomesticViolence

Use your creativity and time to help create a little Halloween magic! 🎃 PADV is looking for trunk hosts and support volunteers to help make our Trunk or Treat celebrations special for children at both shelters. Decorate a trunk or lend a hand; there is more than one way to help bring the fun. Volunteer sign-up: https://padv.volunteerhub.com/vv2/event/6c168a78-dc4b-4c54-87a3-1b27107820c9 Can't volunteer? Please donate candy or Walmart gift cards for costumes. Gift cards let children choose what they want to be for Halloween. Please send digital Walmart gift cards to Shakira Petgrave at shakira.petgrave@padv.org. For candy donations, please contact Shakira at the same email to coordinate. Share this with someone who would make a great trunk host or volunteer. 💜 #PADV #DVAM #TrunkOrTreat #EndDomesticViolence #VolunteerAtlanta

Tonight, we gather. At 6 PM, join Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) at Kilpatrick Townsend in Atlanta for our Candlelight Vigil, honoring the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia. Together, we remember those whose lives were taken and stand alongside the loved ones and communities affected. For event and arrival details, visit https://padv.org/candlelight-vigil/ #PADV #DVAM #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence

Tomorrow, we gather in remembrance. Every life lost to domestic violence is a person whose absence is felt by loved ones and a community. PADV's Candlelight Vigil is a time to honor those lives, reflect, and stand together with those affected. Join us Thursday, October 8, at 6 PM at Kilpatrick Townsend in Atlanta. We gather. We remember. We stand together. For event details, visit https://padv.org/candlelight-vigil/ #PADV #DVAM #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence

A moment to remember. A community standing together. Join Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) for our Candlelight Vigil as we honor the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia. Thursday, October 8 · 6 PM Kilpatrick Townsend · Atlanta Together, we will gather in remembrance, stand alongside those affected, and renew our commitment to a future free from domestic violence. For event details, visit https://padv.org/candlelight-vigil/ #PADV #DVAM #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence

Stock pantries. Nourish what comes next. 💜 This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, help PADV support survivors by shopping requested food and pantry essentials through our Amazon Wish List. Visit the link here and help make safety feel like home: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z9UOIP4BEGWY?ref_=wl_share #DVAM #PADV #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Awareness starts the conversation. Action changes what comes next. Throughout October, Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) will share credible information, introduce the people and work behind our mission, and offer meaningful ways to stand with survivors. ENGAGE with our community. EDUCATE yourself and others. INSPIRE action that supports safer futures. Follow along and share this post to help bring more people into the conversation. #StandWithPADV #DVAM #EndDomesticViolence

Join us for the Candlelight Vigil as we honor the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia. Together, we will reflect on the impact of this crisis and reaffirm the importance of the work Partnership Against Domestic Violence has championed for 50 years—saving lives and empowering survivors to live free from fear and abuse. As we say their names, each guest will light a candle, symbolizing hope, remembrance, and our collective commitment to end domestic violence. Register:www. padv.org/candlelight-vigil/

PADV’s Circle of Hope is a community of supporters committed to standing with survivors and helping create a world free from domestic violence. Every voice, every act of support, and every person who chooses to stand with us helps make a difference. Together, we are creating change and building hope for a brighter tomorrow. ✨Donate:www.padv.org/circle-of-hope/ #PADV #CircleOfHope #HopeForSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence #CommunitySupport

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Shop the PADV Merch Store and turn your purchase into purpose. Every item purchased helps support PADV's mission to provide safety, hope, advocacy, and resources for survivors and families impacted by domestic violence. Whether you're shopping for yourself or a loved one, your purchase helps create real change in our community. Wear the mission. Support survivors. Make an impact. Because even a small purchase can make a big difference. Shop now: https://www.merch.padv.org/ #PADV #ShopForACause #SmallPurchaseBigImpact #SupportSurvivors

A great school year starts with feeling prepared, and thanks to some incredible members of our community, the children we serve headed back to school with the supplies they needed to start the year with confidence! 🎒📚 A huge THANK YOU to @gwinnettcountysheriffsoffice, @armanino_hq , National Association of Nigerian Nurses, @gcps_foundation and the many other generous individual donors who helped fill backpacks and provide school supplies for the children and families we serve. Your generosity provided more than pencils, notebooks and backpacks. You helped create excitement, normalcy and a strong start to a brand-new school year. 💜 Thank you for continuing to show up for PADV and the families we serve! #PADV #CommunityInAction #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplyDrive #CommunitySupport #GiveBack #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness #GwinnettCounty #StrongerTogether

Thank You, Northside Hospital! We are deeply grateful to Northside Hospital for sponsoring PADV’s upcoming Candlelight Vigil as we come together to honor the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia. This meaningful evening will give our community an opportunity to reflect, remember, and reaffirm our collective commitment to ending domestic violence. As we say their names, each guest will light a candle—symbolizing hope, remembrance, and our shared commitment to a future free from fear and abuse. 🕯️ For more than 50 years, PADV has championed the work of saving lives and empowering survivors. Support from partners like Northside Hospital helps make this important work possible. Thank you, Northside Hospital @northsidehosp for standing with survivors and helping us shine a light of hope. #PADV #NorthsideHospital #CandlelightVigil #EndDomesticViolence

A heartfelt thank you to Christ Lutheran Church @clcwestcobb for spending their volunteer day at PADV’s Gwinnett Shelter! 💜 As one of our dedicated volunteer groups, their team helped organize our boutique, making it easier for residents to browse and select the items they need. Thoughtful acts of service like this help create a more welcoming and supportive space for survivors and their families. Thank you, Christ the Lutheran Church, for your continued dedication and generosity! 💜 #PADV #VolunteerDay #CommunitySupport #SurvivorSupport

For survivors of domestic violence, having a safe place to go is only the beginning. PADV is there for what comes next, providing shelter, therapy, advocacy and ongoing support as survivors begin to heal and rebuild. Stories like this remind us why this work matters and what is possible when survivors have access to the support they need. #PADV #SurvivorSupport #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EndDomesticViolence #SupportSurvivors #HealingAfterAbuse #HopeAndHealing #DVSupport #GeorgiaNonprofit

A Light in Their Memory. A Commitment to Change. Join PADV for our Candlelight Vigil as we gather to honor and remember the lives lost to domestic violence in Georgia. For 50 years, Partnership Against Domestic Violence has worked to save lives, support survivors, and empower individuals to build lives free from fear and abuse. During this meaningful evening, we will pause to reflect on the impact of domestic violence and stand together in remembrance. As their names are spoken, each candle lit will represent a life remembered, a message of hope, and our collective commitment to ending domestic violence. Join us as we honor their memories and continue the work toward a safer future. 🕯️ Register today: www.padv.org/candlelight-vigil/

Every act of support creates a ripple of hope. 💜 Through PADV’s Circle of Hope, we are building a community committed to empowering survivors, raising awareness, and helping create lives free from violence. Join us as we continue making a difference—together. ✨ www.padv.org/circle-of-hope/ #CircleOfHope #PADV #CommunityImpact #SurvivorSupport

💜A full room. A shared purpose. A powerful day of learning and connection. PADV’s 2nd Annual Domestic Violence Mental Health Clinical Experience: Crisis Rooted in Compassion was an incredible day of learning, connection, reflection and care. Clinicians, advocates and helping professionals came together to deepen their knowledge, earn continuing education credits and QPR certifications, and leave equipped with trauma informed strategies and practical tools to better support survivors and the communities they serve. We are incredibly grateful to our presenters, Amira Abdulhafid, MPH, ICPS, Julie Whitford, Chelsea Piatt, and Sheril Campbell, our panelists Alexe Lopez, Ashley Smith, Rabeshia Clay, Renee Bryan and Courtney Johnson (Dixon) and community vendors GWINNETT COUNTY FAMILY VIOLENCE TASK FORCE INC, VIEWPOINT HEALTHCARE, INC., American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Austin Tyler Foundation who shared their time, expertise and resources with us. A special thank you to Brownin Pettiford, who helped us begin the day grounded and centered with a calming sound bath experience. We also want to give a very special shoutout to Ladonna Roberts of the Austin Tyler Foundation for courageously sharing her story with us. Her voice and lived experience brought a powerful and deeply meaningful perspective to the day. 💜 And none of this would have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you to Northside Hospital @northsidehosp, our Presenting Sponsor, and Kaiser Permanente @officialkpga, our Finding Courage Sponsor, for investing in this experience and in the professionals who show up every day to serve others. To everyone who attended, presented, partnered, sponsored and supported this SOLD OUT event: thank you for making our 2nd Annual Clinical Experience such a success! We left reminded that when we strengthen the people who care for others, we strengthen the entire community. 💜 #PADV #RootedInCompassion #ClinicalExperience #DomesticViolenceAwareness #TraumaInformedCare #QPR #MentalHealth #SurvivorSupport #HelpingProfessionals

Your safety matters. Your boundaries matter. Leaving an abusive relationship does not always mean the abuse or intimidation immediately stops. If an abusive person continues to violate your boundaries, threaten, or intimidate you, you may want to consider seeking a Temporary Protection Order. PADV’s Legal Advocacy Team is here to help you navigate the process and understand your options. You have rights, and being threatened or intimidated is never acceptable. Our Legal Advocacy Team is available at the Gwinnett County Jail and the Fulton County Courthouse to support survivors as they take steps toward safety and protection. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Visit hwww.padv.org/legal-advocacy/ #PADV #LegalAdvocacy #SupportSurvivors #DomesticViolenceAwareness

“This Labor Day, PADV honors and celebrates the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers in our community. 💜 As we recognize this day, we also remain committed to supporting survivors as they work toward safety, stability, and independence. Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day! 💜 #LaborDay #PADV #PartnershipAgainstDomesticViolence #CommunitySupport”

Advocacy Looks Good on You Every purchase from the PADV merchandise collection is more than a fashion statement—it's a statement of hope. When you shop PADV merch, you're helping support programs and services that empower survivors of domestic violence to find safety, healing, and a path toward independence. Together, we can raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and show survivors they are never alone. Your purchase has a purpose. Wear it proudly. www.merch.padv.org/ Shop today and join us in creating a future free from domestic violence. #ShopForACause #PADV #WearHope #SupportSurvivors #EndDomesticViolence

🚨 ONLY 7 TICKETS LEFT! 🚨 We are officially ALMOST SOLD OUT for PADV’s 2nd Annual DV Mental Health Clinical Experience: Crisis Rooted in Compassion! 💜 Tomorrow, clinicians, advocates, helping professionals, and community partners will come together for a powerful day of learning, connection, and practical tools to better support survivors and the communities we serve. 📅 Friday, September 4 📍 Gas South Convention Center | Duluth, GA ⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your last chance. Only 7 seats remain! 🎟️ Grab your ticket before we officially sell out! https://lnkd.in/dTcsmsCW

⏰ ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY! ⏰ The countdown is on! 🎉 In just 2 days, we’re bringing together community, connection, and meaningful experiences for PADV’s Clinical Experience. This is an opportunity to learn, engage, and be part of the conversation as we continue creating pathways toward hope, healing, and safer futures for survivors. 💜 We can’t wait to see you there! Are you ready? ✨ #PADV #ClinicalExperience #Countdown #Community #HopeAndHealing

💜 Hope grows stronger when we come together. The PADV Circle of Hope brings together compassionate individuals who believe in creating safer communities and brighter futures for survivors of domestic violence. Together, we can turn support into action and hope into lasting change. ✨ #PADV #CircleOfHope #HopeInAction #EndDomesticViolence

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