Upcoming Events

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DV Clinical Experience

Join PADV for our DV mental health Clinical Experience: Rooted in Compassion, a half-day training designed for clinicians, counselors, social workers, and helping professionals. Through expert-led sessions and practical insights, participants will deepen their understanding of domestic violence, explore trauma-informed approaches, and gain valuable tools to better support survivors on their journey toward safety and healing. Together, we can strengthen our response and create lasting impact for individuals and families in our community.

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PADV's Annual Candlelight Vigil

Each October, PADV's Annual Candlelight Vigil brings our community together to honor the lives lost to domestic violence, stand with survivors, and renew our commitment to ending abuse. Through remembrance, reflection, and hope, we shine a light on those we have lost while inspiring action toward a future free from domestic violence.

 

*This is a free event; however, registration is required for all attendees.*

Past Events

Images from PADV's annual Hearts with Hope fundraising gala on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at The Dogwood at Westisde Paper in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo/Julian Alexander)

Hearts with Hope Gala:

Rooted In Courage

PADV's 37th Annual Hearts with Hope Gala brought together supporters for an inspiring evening rooted in courage and compassion. Guests enjoyed dinner, silent and live auctions, and the moving Purple Heart Award presentation honoring a survivor's strength and resilience, all while raising critical funds to provide safety, healing, and hope for survivors of domestic violence.

Images from PADV's Women In Action event on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 at TPC Sugarloaf in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo/Julian Alexander)

Women In Action:

Rooted In Community

PADV's 11th Annual Women in Action Forum celebrated the theme, Rooted in Community: The Power of Community in the Fight Against Domestic Violence.

Attendees enjoyed a delicious breakfast, boutique shopping, and an inspiring discussion highlighting how connection, collaboration, and compassion strengthen our collective impact. Together, we honored the power of community to create safety, hope, and lasting change for survivors and their families.

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Legacy of Hope:

50th Anniversary Celebration

Legacy of Hope: PADV's 50th Anniversary Celebration was an unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring PADV’s five decades of commitment to empowering survivors and fostering a community free of domestic violence. This special event, “The Legacy Lives On,” will brought together past clients, partners, board members, CEOs, and supporters to celebrate PADV’s journey and recognize the collective impact made possible through community partnerships.

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