Our first ever Survivors Walk took place in October of 2025. It is so heartwarming to look back at the photos below from our first walk and see how much the event has grown in just one year. Our community is doing an incredible job at stepping up and showing support for those experiencing domestic violence.

A snippet from the incredible speech G.A.R.F. Counselor, Tammy, gave during the event:

“Tonight, I hope each step we take represents something.

A step toward safety.

A step toward healing.

A step toward reclaiming your voice.

A step toward joy.

A step toward hope.

And perhaps a step toward becoming a community that takes better care of one another.

And to the survivors who are here tonight…whether you are walking openly as a survivor or carrying that part of your story quietly…I want you to hear this:

We are so glad you’re here.

You are so much more than what happened to you.

You are not defined by the person who hurt you.

You are not defined by the worst day of your life.

You matter. Your life matters. And your future matters.

There is still so much ahead for you.”