City of Southfield to hold 2025 Walk to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence October 5

The city of Southfield Police & Fire Departments, 46th District Court and community partners will host the "2025 Walk to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence" on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. beginning at the Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Road.

Registration and t-shirt pickup will begin at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of City Hall. Pre-registered participants will be guaranteed a free walk t-shirt; however, non-registered participants will be given shirts on a first-come, first-served basis as supplies are available. The approximately two-mile walk will begin and end on the front lawn of the Southfield Municipal Campus.

The event will kick-off with a press conference to outline the City's strategy to address and reduce the impact and occurrence of domestic violence. All walkers are encouraged to pre-register to participate at: https://walktoraiseawarenessofdv.qmigroupinc.com.

If you or someone you know needs assistance with a situation involving domestic violence, please contact the Southfield Police Department or HAVEN. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of the abusers and those who are abused!

The event is generously sponsored by Huntington Bank in partnership with the city of Southfield, HAVEN of Oakland County, Southfield Public Schools, Southfield Domestic Violence Group, Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Dr. Martin Luther King Task Force, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, Southfield Substance & Prevention Education Coalition, and Road Masters Vette Club.

For more information, call Southfield Police at (248) 796-5500 or visit https://www.cityofsouthfield.com.