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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPEAK UP SOUTH CAROLINA | October 2024
THE ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN FROM MY SISTER'S HOUSE
presented by Atlantic Packaging
31 Prompts | 31 Pics | 31 Days to Be the DV Difference
An easy month-long social media challenge for all, building issue awareness, healthy relationship behaviors, and stronger safety networks. Participate virtually on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or internally with your group, organization, school, or company!
10/1 – 10/31/2024 | Virtual!
10/19/2024
5 TO SURVIVE:
5K RUN & MEMORIAL MILE WALK
NEW: Walk registration is FREE!
Saturday | Oct. 19 | 9:30 AM ENTRY
Wannamaker Park | 8888 University Blvd. North CHS 29406
Our annual 5k Run and Memorial Mile Walk (free walk registration!), at beautiful Wannamaker Park, brings together survivors, staff, and the community for a celebratory, inclusive, family-friendly event. Whether you're walking with friends, competing in the 5K, or bringing your best team spirit, 5 to Survive has something for everyone.
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This year, domestic violence survivors will join together to start the 5K race and memorial mile walk. If you publicly identify as a domestic violence survivor, stand up and speak up with us! Celebrate and honor your survivor-hood by selecting a survivor shirt with your run or walk registration.
10/10/2024
Evening with the Author
Thursday | Oct. 10 | 6 - 8 PM | Charleston
Free; please RSVP to receive the location details and conversation guide!
MSH is honored to present debut novelist Jill Shtulman, author of Lost in a Masquerade from Palmetto Publishing, for an evening of intimate conversation on how current authors, artists, and creators influence cultural awareness of relationship violence through their work.
10/24/2024
TOWN HALL (free!)
Thursday | Oct. 24 | 10 AM – Noon
hosted by Pinnacle Financial Services, Downtown Charleston
The session discussion will explore ways employers and organizations can ‘Be the DV Difference’ through dedicated resources and policies to support those affected by intimate partner abuse.
Join Lowcountry stakeholders from all sectors for this dynamic discussion of actionable opportunities to develop, implement, and improve critical policies to strengthen workplace support for victims of domestic violence. Attendees will receive a free, comprehensive resource guide to continue considering the application of session learnings within their organizations.
Become a Speak Up South Carolina Sponsor!
To inquire about sponsoring the 2024 campaign, please contact:
Chelsea Swank, MSH Director of Development
Chelsea@mysistershouse.com
