iPledge®

Thank you for helping us launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month with our 18th Annual iPledge® Campaign! Hundreds of community members, elected officials, survivors and advocates came together for this community rally, press conference, and resource fair on Wednesday, October 1 at Noon in the courtyard of Philadelphia City Hall.

This year’s iPledge® Campaign theme centered HOPE as a powerful call to action, reminding us that there is a better tomorrow, and we all need to be a part of it. Here's a snapshot of how we celebrated together:

• Drexel University's 8 to the Bar a cappella group got things started with an incredible medley of songs, concluding with a "we will be victorious" chant.
• Loraine Ballard Morrill, the award-winning Director of News and Community Affairs for iHeartMedia Philadelphia and host of Insight on WDAS FM and Power 99 FM, returned as host for the event.
• Women Against Abuse presented the 2025 Social Impact Award to the Honorable Joanna E. McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, in recognition of her historic leadership and unwavering advocacy for survivors, families, and communities across Pennsylvania.
• Adam Geer, Chief Public Safety Director for the City of Philadelphia, discussed the impact of intimate partner violence.
• Megan, a survivor advocate, bravely shared her story with the audience, underscoring the importance of speaking out and supporting survivors.
• Philadelphia City Council led the audience in a group pledge against violence.

Together, we called on all Philadelphians to take a stand—and pledge to build a future free from intimate partner violence.