Brazos Valley to Stand with Survivors at Man Up Crusade Purple Night on October 25
On Sunday, October 25, the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo will turn purple for a special night dedicated to raising awareness of domestic violence and supporting survivors.
The Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo, Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, and Twin City Mission are partnering with the Man Up Crusade® for Purple Night in Bryan. Together, these partners hope to bring the community together and send a simple but important message to survivors: You are not alone.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Through partnerships with rodeos and fairs across the country, the Man Up Crusade® helps communities start conversations about domestic violence and the importance of supporting survivors. Purple Night brings that mission to the Brazos Valley.
Why This Matters
Domestic violence can affect anyone, and its impact extends beyond the person being abused to children, families, friends, and entire communities. Abuse is not always physical. It can also include stalking, intimidation, and coercive control.
Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the US have experienced rape, physical violence, and or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Help Is Close to Home
Twin City Mission’s Domestic Violence Services program provides free services to survivors of domestic and dating violence in all seven Brazos Valley counties: Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington.
Services include shelter, counseling, case management, legal advocacy, safety planning, and career assistance. Phoebe’s Home provides 24-hour emergency shelter for survivors and their children. Free nonresidential services are also available for those who do not need emergency shelter.
Wear Purple and Join Us
Community members are invited to attend the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo on Sunday, October 25, and wear purple in support of survivors. Everyone can help make a difference, whether by wearing purple, sharing information, or reminding someone that they are not alone.
Together, we can raise awareness, encourage meaningful conversations, and help build a community where survivors feel supported and know help is available.