Wisconsin Rapids Family Center announces 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month plans

WISCONSIN RAPIDS – This October, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center will lead the community in raising awareness and honoring victims of domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For the second year in a row, residents and businesses are invited to “Paint the Town Purple” by displaying supportive messages on marquees and changing porch lights to purple, creating a visible show of solidarity for survivors.
“It is inspiring to see our community come together once again for the second annual Paint the Town Purple. We hope to see even more homes and businesses glowing purple to honor survivors,” said Tricia Fancher, executive director of Wisconsin Rapids Family Center. “In 2025, Wisconsin Rapids Family Center’s team provided over 13,000 services to survivors in our community. Now it is our turn to show that Wisconsin Rapids stands with survivors, always.”
On October 22 at 6 p.m., Wisconsin Rapids Family Center will host its annual vigil to honor victims who lost their lives to domestic violence in 2025. The annual vigil will be held at Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre, located at 220 3rd Ave. S., Suite #6, Wisconsin Rapids.
The vigil honors the memory of victims who lost their lives due to domestic violence in 2025 in Wisconsin, while recognizing community members who have gone above and beyond to support the mission of Wisconsin Rapids Family Center. The honorees have dedicated much of their time and resources to advancing education and advocacy while empowering survivors and working to end the root causes of domestic and sexual abuse.
“By changing a porch light to purple and attending the vigil, our community can honor survivors,” said Fancher. “Showing that we stand with them, always.”
For more information, contact Wisconsin Rapids Family Center at 715-421-1559. If you or someone you know needs support in a domestic violence or sexual assault situation, call the 24/7 confidential crisis line at 715-421-1511. All services are free of charge.