YWCA Northeast Kansas Announces Week Without Violence, October 20 – 24, 2025

Written By Noelle

Topeka, KS – YWCA Northeast Kansas is proud to host the 35th annual Week Without Violence, October 20 – 24, 2025, a critical week of community engagement, advocacy, education, and solidarity to raise awareness and combat violence. The week is made possible with support from YWCA Northeast Kansas’ Champion Corporate Sponsor Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.

Week Without Violence is part of a decades-long YWCA national campaign to end violence against women, girls, and families. This year’s theme, Safe Beginnings: Protecting Mothers, Nurturing Futures, is focused on how mothers and children can be supported to build safe and healthy lives.

Week Without Violence Events:

Monday, October 20, 2025 –

Maternal Health Monday (Health Care Professionals and supporters wear purple)

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 –

Ichabod’s Speak Out Against Domestic Violence (1pm Washburn University Memorial Union Underground – in basement, across from the Ichabod Shop)

Presentation at Topeka City Council, 214 SE 8th St, Topeka

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 –

Clothesline Project (10:30-2pm)

  • Seneca Free Library Front Lawn – 606 Main St, Seneca

  • Topeka Shawnee County Public Library 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka  (TSCPL will be sharing the display all week)

  • Jackson County Courthouse Front Lawn, 400 New York Ave, Holton

  • Brown County Courthouse Front Lawn, 601 Oregon, Hiawatha

  • North City Park Shelter, 425 E 7th St, Alma

Thursday, October 23, 2025 –

Fillable Signs at YWCA Northeast Kansas Office 225 SW 12th St, Topeka, KS 66612 (all day)

Presentation at Shawnee County Commission 707 SE Quincy St, Topeka (9am)

Friday, October 24, 2025 –

March and Rally (11:30am)

  • Begins at Kansas Statehouse at 11:30am

  • Ends at YWCA Northeast Kansas parking lot 225 SW 12st St, Topeka, KS 66612

  • Community lunch at YWCA Northeast Kansas (while supplies last) in parking lot provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, Topeka Police Department, Shawnee County Sherrif’s Department, and (TBD Beverage sponsor)

How to Participate:

  • Attend one or more of the public events during Week Without Violence

  • Join the March & Rally to show your support

  • Share information on social media via the YWCA Northeast Kansas Facebook and Instagram pages

  • Contact YWCA Northeast Kansas for volunteer and media opportunities

Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Noelle