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Join Peaceful Paths for our inaugural Strength in Strides awareness walk on October 12th, 2025 to support survivors of Domestic Violence and to help us bring awareness to the many challenges that survivors face every day. Participants will learn about the free and confidential services offered at Peaceful Paths and how the community can support our mission to save lives and create change.

Strength in Strides is a free event that will take place at Bo Diddley Plaza. The event will include a short awareness walk around Downtown Gainesville followed by food trucks, music, information, and activities for all ages. Although there is no cost to participate, we do require registration for all walkers.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to our team at fundraising@peacefulpaths.org or call (352) 377-5690.

How to Get Involved

Our upcoming event features two key components: a community awareness walk and a fundraising initiative, both aimed at raising awareness and generating vital support for our mission to save lives and create change. 

We encourage you to participate by setting up a Peer-to-Peer fundraising page, joining us on October 12th, 2025 at the Strength in Strides awareness walk, or by becoming a sponsor for the event. However you choose to participate, you’ll help us make a lasting impact on the lives of survivors in our community.

 

Fundraise for Peaceful Paths

We invite you to show your support by creating a Peer-to-Peer fundraising page as an individual or part of a team! The setup is quick, but the impact of your efforts will last far beyond the event. By sharing your fundraising page with friends, family, and colleagues, you’ll help raise critical awareness and support for our mission. Every dollar you raise will directly impact local survivors of domestic violence and their families. After the Strength in Strides walk on October 12th, we will celebrate top fundraisers with exciting prizes and recognition. Anyone who raises $100 or more before October 1st will be guaranteed a complimentary Strength in Strides t-shirt, which you can proudly wear to show your ongoing support for Peaceful Paths at the walk and throughout the year.

Don’t wait—you can get started today! Click "Register to Fundraise" and take the first step toward making a real impact.

Register to Walk with Us

Join us for the 1st Annual Strength in Strides Awareness Walk on October 12, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM! We welcome individuals, teams, and organizations to be part of this free community event in support of survivors of domestic violence.

The walk will begin and end at Bo Diddley Plaza and feature a brief, 20-minute walk through downtown Gainesville to show solidarity and raise awareness. Before the walk, we will hold a short program and vigil, and afterward, enjoy an afternoon of food trucks, music, awards, and family-friendly activities.

While the walk is free to attend, registration is required for all participants. As part of registration, you will also be asked to read and acknowledge our event waiver.

Registration opens on August 1st. Click "Register to Walk" for more information.

Thank You to this Year's Sponsors!