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Check out our upcoming events for October:

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Philadelphia City Council Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month City Council officially proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month! When: Thurs., Oct 1, 10 a.m.	View photos
iPledge Campaign Press Conference Join us for the 2010 iPledge Campaign - Women Against Abuse's social awareness initiative designed to educate the community on the prevalence of domestic violence and motivate the public to make a personal pledge against violence. Check out the Press Release! The campaign launches with a press conference featuring an exciting line-up of speakers, including Mayor Michael Nutter! When: October 6, 2010 at 12 p.m. Where: The Dragon at Drexel University, 33rd and Market Street, Philadelphia	View footage from last year
An Evening About Domestic Violence As part of the iPledge Campaign, Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Women Against Abuse are pleased to welcome speaker William Spratley to the U.Penn campus. Mr. Spratley is the father of a victim of domestic abuse and shares his experience in an effort to raise awareness about abusive relationships. Joining Mr. Spratley will be Ms. Cheryl Brubaker from Women Against Abuse. Monday, October 18th 7:30-9:00 p.m. University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Spruce Streets, Claudia Cohan Hall, G17
Walk to End Domestic Violence Join Women Against Abuse for the Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence! Sponsored by State Senator LeAnna Washington, this walk raises much needed funds for the Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline operated by Women Against Abuse, Congreso, Lutheran Settlement House, and Women In Transition. The hotline is staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Registration opens at 9am. Walk starts at 10:30am. Download Donation Form When: October 23, 2010. Registration starts at 9a.m. Walk begins at 10:30a.m. Where: West River Drive, Philadelphia	View photos from last year
Opening Reception for Children's Art Exhibit Join Women Against Abuse and Women In Transition for cocktails and the opening reception of an art exhibit featuring: Artwork by the children of the Women Against Abuse Emergency Shelter T-shirts from the Women In Transition Clothesline Project Hosted by the Philadelphia Foundation.The exhibit will be on display in the Philadelphia Foundation office lobby through April and will be available for viewing anytime during their office hours. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information, please contact Maryrose at mmaryrose@womenagainstabuse.com When: October 27, 2010 at 5:00 pm Where: 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Philadelphia	View event postcard
Dish It Up! Join us for a fundraising event and food competition celebrating Philadelphia’s premier women chefs and restaurateurs! Featuring: Philadelphia's top female chefs competing for the Purple Dish Award The new People’s Choice Purple Cupcake Award Specialty purple cocktails, provided by Chick’s Wine Bar & Café A stroll on the Purple Carpet Celebrity judges and Emcee NBC10's Bill Henley When: November 04, 2010 at 5:30 pm Where: Moore College of Art, 1916 Race St, Philadelphia Get your tickets now!	View photos from last year

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