PURPLE RUNWAY™

A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization supporting Survivors, Thrivers and Conquerors

Where Style Meets Advocacy

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WELCOME TO PURPLE RUNWAY™

A community of survivors, thrivers, and conquerors who stand in the gap for those still in the struggle.

Vision Statement

To empower survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence through advocacy, community support, education, and holistic healing resources.

Mission Statement

Building a world where everyone understands their worth and flourishes in safe, healthy, and fulfilling relationships free from toxicity and violence.

PURPLE RUNWAY™

Where domestic violence survivors meet to overcome emotional abuse to live happier and healthier.

ABOUT US

Purple Runway: Supporting Survivors Beyond the Storm

Purple Runway is more than a social justice organization—we are a movement dedicated to helping survivors reclaim their lives with dignity, confidence, and long-term support. We understand that healing doesn’t end after leaving an abusive situation. That’s why we provide survivors personalized tools, self-care strategies, and ongoing resources to help rebuild their confidence, independence, and emotional well-being.

With the strength of our community, we are creating a world where survivors don’t just survive—they thrive. Through advocacy, education, and awareness, we empower individuals to break cycles of abuse, embrace self-love, and cultivate healthy relationships for the future.

Your healing is a journey, and we’re here every step of the way.

Beautifully Unfiltered with  Gigi Podcast

This week’s episode of Beautifully Unfiltered with Gigi is one that reaches deep.

Tiffany Ball, a woman whose strength, spirit, and sincerity have become such a powerful part of my journey, sits down with me for a conversation that is raw, real, and rooted in truth.

Tiffany’s story is a reminder that growth isn’t always glamorous… but it is always possible.

From choosing sobriety, to rebuilding her life, to leading with heart in the GROW Network, she shows us what it looks like to rise beyond survival and step into a new becoming.

If you’ve ever needed encouragement to reconnect, rediscover, or rebuild, this is your moment.

Grab your quiet time, your blanket, and your favorite beverage, and join us for a conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and the kind of community that shifts atmospheres.

Listen now to “Becoming Tiffany: Overcoming, Reconnecting, and Leading with Authenticity.” right here on YouTube = https://youtu.be/Tv1mVIJTOLQ

Your next breakthrough might be one story away.

Honored in Manassas!

Hi Butterfly Family,

I’m excited to share a beautiful moment in Purple Runway’s journey. Recently, we were honored with an official Proclamation from Manassas, Virginia, Mayor Davis recognizing our work in uplifting survivors, advocating for healthy relationships, and creating safer communities.

This proclamation is more than words on paper; it’s a public acknowledgment that domestic violence is a community issue, and healing must be a community commitment.

We are deeply grateful to Mayor Davis and the City of Manassas for standing with survivors and aligning with Purple Runway’s mission.

Save the Date: Purple Runway 2026 💜

We’re taking this momentum straight into our next significant chapter.

Please save the date for Purple Runway 2026:

📍 Location: Sweeney Barn, Manassas, VA

🗓 Timing: March 26, 2026

Purple Runway at Sweeney Barn will be an evening of storytelling, healing, and hope, bringing together survivors, advocates, leaders, and allies to shine a light on what it means not just to survive, but to thrive.

Feel free to stay tuned for more details on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and how you can get involved.

Together, we’re building a runway to safety, dignity, and renewed self-worth.

With gratitude,

Purple Runway Team

Domestic violence happens every day.

It doesn’t discriminate. Domestic violence affects every class, race and community. And men are victims, too.

Thanks to our dedicated donors who have provided a helping hand for the cause

  • Jamal Muhammad
  • Wakeena Nolan
  • Mosunmola Odulate
  • LaTara Harris
  • Jawauna Greene
  • Shantae Flowers
  • Kyle McMillan
  • April Boyd
  • Mosunmola Odulate
  • Zenitta Anderson
  • Micah Morgan
  • Terence Battle
  • Michael Lewis
  • Bonnie Morgan
  • John The Pioneer
  • Tisa Barnes
  • Gigi McMillan
12M

Over 12- Million Women and Men are victims of intimate partner violence each year.

Fact

Domestic and intimate partner violence is a national epidemic.

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Most common types of intimate partner violence are physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

In the United States, intimate partner violence is widespread (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 2015): 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been physically abused by a partner in their lifetime. 1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by their partner during their lifetime.

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TESTIMONIALS

Here for Purple Runway & iTHRIVE Sisterhood. Healing is lonely. Hard. Slow. But if we open, reach out, band together…it gives us ground & heart. The energy from tribe is loving, uplifting & strengthens. Caring for each other is our evolution.

RebeccaSurvivor

This is such a wonderful, much needed group. So many people, (men as well), suffer in silence or they just feel alone. I know because I’ve been there. Thank you, Purple Runway, for this platform!

TomekaSurvivor

Raising money for Purple Runway today means greater opportunity for us if we want victims to speak up we need to be able to open the door an let them in.

J. Karas Saks Fifth Avenue and The Fur Salon

Purple Runway is reclaiming space from (domestic violence) to create social change through advocacy.

Cindy SouthworthNational Coalition to End Domestic Violence

Sadly, many Americans have either experienced domestic violence or know someone who has, as a one in four American women will suffer… I share your concerns about its serious issue and I commend you for working to both prevent domestic violence and improve the lives of those affected by it.

Senator Tim Kaine Virginia

Gigi is like a force of nature she just comes into your life…

FarenFour year PR Model supporter, military service member and Thriving Survivor

We loved, we hugged, we cried and we danced such a wonderful day

Rae RoachSpeaker, Healer, Vice President PR

When a company like, Purple Runway and shows it’s civic and social responsibility, I believe it’s a great organization to work with.

Manny Rosendorf Evans General Manager 3 year sponsor of Purple Runway

Purple Runway has allowed me to tell my story. I am a survivor.

ShelenaHR professional, Model, Thriving Survivor

I am a survivor and being apart of Purple Runway is a place to be a part of.” For survivors, speak out, stand strong, and break the chains.

Yoii Dancer and thriving Survivor

Best event I have ever attended. I will continue to support Purple Runway

Neabsco District Supervisor Victor S. AngryPrince William Country

Meeting Gigi was like meeting a sister from my tribe and what real support felt like.

Justina Designer and Survivor

WGB was honored to be named a Community Champion at the Purple Runway (…) . thank you to the Founder of Purple Runway, Gigi McMillan, for giving nonprofits like us a platform to riase awareness for the growing need for services to support domestic violence survivors. We are extremely grateful!!

Women Giving BackCommunity Champion

CONTACT US

Our Contact Information

  • Email

    Purple.Runway@purplerunway.org

  • Phone

    202-302-5087

  • Address

    Woodbridge, VA





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