Unmasking Domestic Violence

Welcome to Unmasking Domestic Violence

Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Lod Cook Alumni Center
3838 W. Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA

Cocktail Attire

Join us for an unforgettable evening benefiting Iris Domestic Violence Center as we come together to celebrate survival, honor resilience, and create hope for survivors and their children.

Since 1979, Iris has served as a place of refuge for individuals and families escaping domestic violence. Every day, survivors make the courageous decision to leave dangerous situations behind. With the support of our community, Iris helps them find safety, healing, and a path forward.

Why "Unmasking Domestic Violence"?
Domestic violence often remains hidden behind closed doors. This event shines a light on the realities of abuse while honoring the extraordinary courage of those who have chosen a different future.

For survivors of domestic violence, leaving is only the first step. Iris helps rebuild what abuse tried to erase.

Your Evening Includes

• Open Bar
• Live Music
• Heavy Hors d'Oeuvres
• Silent Auction
• Inspiring Stories of Hope and Resilience
• Opportunities to Make a Meaningful Difference
  
  

Why We Gather
Every day, survivors and their children turn to Iris seeking safety, support, and hope.

Last year alone, Iris served more than 2,500 survivors and children, provided more than 16,000 nights of safe shelter, and answered more than 1,600 crisis calls from individuals seeking safety and support.

Be Part of the Story

Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, in kind donation received, and auction bid placed helps provide safety, healing, and hope for survivors across our community.

Whether you attend the gala, become a sponsor, donate an item, or make a financial contribution, your support helps ensure survivors and their children have access to safe shelter, advocacy, counseling, and the resources they need to rebuild their lives.

We invite you to join us for an evening that celebrates courage, strengthens families, and helps build a future where every survivor has the opportunity to heal and thrive.

Ways to Participate

Purchase Tickets or Become a Sponsor
Click the Register button above to purchase tickets or explore sponsorship opportunities.

Donate an In Kind Gift
Support the 2026 Unmasking Domestic Violence Gala by donating a gift certificate, experience, service, merchandise, gift basket, wine, or other in kind gift to be used during the event. Click the Donate an Item button below to complete our online form.

Donate an Item

Questions?
For event information, sponsorship opportunities, or in kind donations, please contact:

Michelle White, CFRE
Director of Partnerships & Development
[email protected]
225-954-3997

Together, we can ensure that no survivor has to face their journey alone.

About Iris Domestic Violence Center

Mission: To provide safety, support, and empowerment to survivors of domestic violence and their children while working to end the cycle of abuse through prevention, education, and advocacy.

For more than 45 years, Iris Domestic Violence Center has helped individuals and families move from crisis to safety, healing, and hope. Today, Iris is Louisiana's largest single site domestic violence center, providing comprehensive, trauma informed services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Ascension, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana Parishes.

Services include a 24 hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, multiple housing solutions including emergency shelter, onsite transitional housing through Sylvia's Safe Haven, and community based housing options, legal advocacy, trauma informed counseling, children's services, prevention education, community outreach, and other critical supports designed to help survivors rebuild their lives free from violence.

When survivors are ready, Iris is here.
Providing safety, dignity, and hope 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.