Meetings & Events

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Orlando

Aptly named, this event encourages men and women to strap on stilettos (or blingy flip flops or sneakers, if you prefer) and walk to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence.

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Harbor House of Central Florida Purple Door Luncheon

Harbor House remains Orange County’s only 24/7 state certified domestic violence center that provides free services in the time of greatest need. Harbor House’s Signature Purple Door Luncheon includes a special awards presentation for champions working to end violence in our community and on a national level. Champions are recognized in the following categories:

• Champion of Courage
• Champion of Advocacy
• Champion of Justice
• Champion of Equality
• Champion of Community
• Harbor House Legacy Award

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Clerks Against Domestic Violence Workshop

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the program will cover:

• Clerk’s Office: How to file a restraining order
• Guidance from Harbor House of Central Florida
• Victim Service Center - How to cultivate healthy relationships
• Self-defense class conducted by Orlando Police Department

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Housing Rights Webinar: COVID-19 and Domestic Violence

In commemoration of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Orange County Domestic Violence Commission and Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida will host a free webinar for domestic violence survivors and entities serving this population.

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• Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida: Housing

WKMG Virtual Fundraiser by Harbor House of Central Florida

WKMG News 6 will feature Harbor House throughout the day on Thursday, October 8. You can watch for survivor interviews, updates from Harbor House CEO Michelle Sperzel, stories about what Harbor House has been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic, and opportunities to learn and give.

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Safety Planning (Start To Safe Escape) by Stand Up Survivor

A live stream discussion of Safety Planning. Learn to develop a practical plan that includes ways to remain safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after leaving.

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Purple Tie (and Mask) Tuesday by Harbor House of Central Florida

Show your commitment to helping end domestic violence by participating and wearing a Purple Tie on Tuesday, October 20.

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Moving Beyond the Bruises: A Domestic Violence Conference by Harbor House of Central Florida

The goal of Moving Beyond the Bruises is to provide practical instruction using current information, the newest ideas, and most successful intervention strategies, to those professionals responsible for combating the many and varied forms of crimes against women.

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No Ordinary Love Drive-In Movie

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Domestic Violence Awareness Walk/Run/Bike by Harbor House of Central Florida

Harbor House and Help Now are partnering to bring you the Domestic Violence Awareness Walk/Run/Bike. You can participate from wherever you are on Sunday, October 25. Registration is free. When you sign up, you can download a bib and tell us why you are walking, running, or biking.

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Clerks Against Domestic Violence Workshop

In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Orange County Clerk of Courts reminds the community our office is a local resource for those affected directly and indirectly by domestic violence. As part of this, we will be hosting a special virtual "Clerks Against Domestic Violence Workshop" on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. live on Zoom. We have partnered with the Orlando Police Department, Harbor House of Central Florida, and Victim Service Center to bring awareness and valuable information to Orange County residents.

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Keys of Freedom Conference by Nuevo Sendero

Nuevo Sendero is hosting a virtual conference “Keys of Freedom, Llaves de la Libertad”, with keynote speakers Rev. and author Omayra Font, and author Karim MacKey.

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