10 Years of Awareness. Empowerment. Healing. Hope.
Annual Purple Passion Luncheon
For a decade, Blessing Our Women, Inc. has used the Annual Purple Passion Luncheon to bring survivors, supporters, advocates, community leaders, businesses, families, and friends together during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Purple Passion is more than a luncheon. It is a space to raise awareness, honor resilience, amplify survivor voices, connect our community, share resources, celebrate progress, and remind women that what happened to them does not have to determine what happens next.
In 2026, we celebrate 10 years of Purple Passion.
10th Annual
UNBROKEN
Healing, Hope & New Beginnings
Venue: To Be Announced
A Domestic Violence Awareness Month ExperienceThis year's theme, UNBROKEN: Healing, Hope & New Beginnings, recognizes the strength it takes not only to survive—but to heal, rebuild, rediscover yourself, and believe in what's possible beyond what you've experienced.
Why Purple Passion?
Because Awareness Should Lead to Action.
Domestic violence affects individuals, families, and communities across backgrounds and circumstances. Purple Passion was created to help turn awareness into meaningful conversation, connection, education, resources, support, and action. Through this signature BOW experience, we create room to acknowledge difficult realities without allowing violence to have the final word.
We Talk About What Happened.
We Honor Who Survived.
We Support What's Next.
Why Purple?
Royalty. Worth. Strength. Dignity.
Purple has always carried special meaning for Blessing Our Women. It represents domestic violence awareness, but for BOW, purple also represents something more. A survivor's circumstances do not diminish her worth. Purple Passion brings those meanings together—recognizing the seriousness of domestic violence while celebrating the dignity, resilience, purpose, and possibility that remain.
2026: UNBROKEN
She Survived. But Her Story Doesn't End at Survival.
"Unbroken" does not mean untouched. It does not mean there were no wounds, losses, difficult days, or moments when rebuilding felt impossible. For BOW, UNBROKEN represents the truth that adversity can become part of a woman's story without becoming the entirety of who she is.
HEALING
Giving ourselves permission to acknowledge what happened, care for ourselves, seek support, and move forward at our own pace.
HOPE
Believing that circumstances can change, possibilities still exist, and tomorrow does not have to look like yesterday.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Creating space to rebuild, rediscover, redefine, and step intentionally into what's next.
Healing Doesn't Erase the Story. It Changes What Gets Written Next.
The Purple Passion Experience
An Afternoon With Purpose
The 10th Annual Purple Passion Luncheon will bring our community together for an afternoon centered on awareness, empowerment, survivor voices, meaningful conversation, entertainment, resources, connection, and celebration.
A room where survivors know they are seen.
Survivor Voices
Her Story. Her Voice. Her Choice.
Survivor stories have always been an important part of domestic violence awareness. But BOW believes survivor storytelling should also protect a survivor's dignity, privacy, autonomy, and right to decide what parts of her story become public. No survivor should feel obligated to publicly disclose her experience simply because she receives support, participates in a BOW program, attends Purple Passion, or is recognized by the organization. When survivor stories are shared publicly through BOW, appropriate permission and consent should be obtained.
We don't own her story because we supported her.Share Your Story
Who Should Attend?
Purple Passion Is for the Community.
You do not have to be a domestic violence survivor to attend. Purple Passion welcomes survivors, family members, friends, advocates, professionals, community leaders, businesses, organizations, faith communities, supporters, and individuals who simply want to learn and stand with those affected by domestic violence.
You don't have to know exactly what to say. Sometimes showing up is where support begins.
Celebrating 10 Years
A Decade of Purple Passion
The 10th Annual Purple Passion Luncheon represents an important milestone for Blessing Our Women, Inc. For ten years, Purple Passion has provided a space where domestic violence awareness and survivor empowerment can exist alongside hope, fellowship, education, recognition, connection, and celebration.
It's about honoring every conversation started, every survivor encouraged, every supporter who showed up, and every person who left understanding a little more than when they arrived.
Featured Speakers
Voices With Something to Say
The 2026 Purple Passion experience will feature a Survivor Testimony and Keynote Speaker, bringing lived experience, encouragement, education, and perspective into the room.
2026 Speaker Announcements Coming Soon
Entertainment With Purpose
Purple Passion incorporates artistic expression as another way to communicate healing, strength, faith, resilience, and hope. The 2026 program includes a musical performance by Iris P. and a liturgical dance presentation. Additional program details will be announced as the event approaches.
Tickets & Admission
Reserve Your Seat
Tickets for UNBROKEN: Healing, Hope & New Beginnings are available through BOW's official event registration process. Meal-inclusive options are available — please review your selected ticket carefully so you know exactly what is included.
Get TicketsVIP Experience
VIP guests receive a copy of the Founder Edition Journal plus additional VIP benefits. Complete VIP package details are available during registration.
Get VIP TicketsUNBROKEN Founder Edition Collection
Celebrate the 10th Annual
Journal
$20
Journal + Pen
$25
Journal + Tumbler
$40
Journal + Tumbler + Shirt
$65
VIP admission includes the journal. Collection items are available at the event.
Shop & Connect
Purple Passion Vendors
Approved vendors and community organizations help create an experience where guests can discover businesses, products, services, organizations, and resources.
Standard Vendor
$506-foot table, one chair, and event recognition.
Premium Vendor
$75Priority placement, vendor spotlight promotion, and event recognition.
Nonprofit/Resource Vendor
$35Limited availability for qualifying nonprofit and community-resource organizations.
Optional Vendor Meal
$10Add a meal to your vendor registration.
Vendor space is subject to availability, approval, applicable deadlines, payment, and event requirements.
Sponsor Purple Passion
Stand With Survivors. Invest in Awareness.
Sponsors help BOW create an experience that supports survivor awareness, educational materials, resources, programming, attendee experiences, community engagement, and the overall mission behind Purple Passion.
Community Sponsor
$100
Butterfly Sponsor
$250
Phoenix Sponsor
$500
Courage Sponsor
$1,000
Legacy Sponsor
$2,500
Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
Additional opportunities include Swag Bag Sponsorships ($100–$500) and approved In-Kind Sponsorships of any value.
Volunteer at Purple Passion
Help Us Create the Experience
Purple Passion takes a team. Approved volunteers may assist with setup, registration and check-in, guest assistance, seating, food and beverage support, VIP and vendor assistance, program support, hospitality, materials, breakdown, and other assigned event responsibilities. Volunteer assignments are based on event needs and BOW approval.
Volunteer for Purple PassionAvis' Legacy at Purple Passion
The Award Happens in June. The Celebration Continues in October.
Recipients of the Avis' Legacy Scholarship are selected and notified during the last full week of June. Scholarship recipients receive complimentary admission to the Annual Purple Passion Luncheon, where BOW has the opportunity to celebrate their educational accomplishments and future goals. Public recognition is handled with appropriate consideration for the recipient's privacy and consent.
A scholarship recipient should never have to publicly identify herself as a domestic violence survivor simply to be celebrated for her accomplishment.Learn About Avis' Legacy
Community Resources
Awareness Should Connect People to Help.
Purple Passion isn't intended to simply tell people that domestic violence exists. Where appropriate, BOW uses the event to connect attendees with information, education, community organizations, and resources that may help individuals or families affected by domestic violence.
Need Help Before the Event? Do not wait for Purple Passion to seek assistance.
Purple Passion FAQs
Is Purple Passion only for domestic violence survivors?
No. The Annual Purple Passion Luncheon is a community event. Survivors are central to its purpose, but supporters, families, advocates, professionals, businesses, organizations, and community members are welcome.
Do I have to share a personal story to attend?
No. Guests are never required to disclose a personal experience with domestic violence.
When is the 2026 luncheon?
The 10th Annual Purple Passion Luncheon will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Where is the event?
The event will be held in Metairie, Louisiana. The venue will be announced when the final location is ready for public release.
Is food included?
Food inclusion depends on the specific ticket selected. Please review your ticket carefully during registration.
Can I become a vendor?
Yes, while approved vendor spaces remain available. Submission does not guarantee acceptance until BOW confirms the vendor and applicable requirements are completed.
Can my business sponsor the luncheon?
Yes. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 Community Sponsorship through $5,000 Presenting Sponsorship, with additional swag-bag and in-kind opportunities.
Can I volunteer?
Yes, when volunteer positions are available. Volunteers must complete BOW's applicable volunteer process and follow their assigned event responsibilities.
Are tickets refundable or transferable?
Cancellation, refund, and transfer terms are established for this event and displayed before purchase. Please review those terms when registering.
Will photographs or videos be taken?
Event photography and video may be taken. BOW follows applicable media and consent procedures, particularly for identifiable survivors and minors.
A Seat at the Table Can Mean More Than a Meal.
For ten years, Purple Passion has brought people together around a subject that too often remains hidden behind closed doors. In 2026, we gather again. To remember. To learn. To support. To honor. To celebrate. And to look forward.
UNBROKEN
Healing, Hope & New Beginnings
10 Years. Countless Stories. One Continuing Mission.