This August, every step you take supports a survivor. Whether you walk, run, bike, or swim—your miles help fund life-saving services through Montgomery County Women’s Center.

Grab your friends– or go it alone. Every mile tells a story of courage, hope, and resilience. Let’s move with purpose, together.

For 40 years, Montgomery County Women’s Center has remained committed to serving our communities most vulnerable residents. We specialize in providing survivors with a complete continuum of services, while empowering them as they courageously embark on their healing journeys. At all times, we provide a voice for victims of abuse. We are committed to finding innovative approaches to support survivors, shaping public opinion about family and sexual violence, collaborating with other community organizations, and amplifying our work across systems.

REGISTER FOR THE CHALLENGE HERE: igfn.us/form/5ZWA8Q or text CHALLENGE25 to 41444

 

 

PARTICIPANT GUIDE

MCWC VIDEOS TO USE IN YOUR POSTS:

 

HOW YOUR FUNDRAISING HELPS OUR CLIENTS

Fund a Family at our Shelter, including meals, transportation, counseling services and life skills groups

  • $175.00 for one night
  • $1,200.00 for one week
  • $5000.00 for one month

Other programs you can support:

  • $100.00 raised provides a one-hour classroom presentation to educate youth about issues related to dating violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault and bullying.
  • $250.00 raised provides a weeks’ worth of Shelter transportation for clients.
  • $350.00 raised covers the cost of our 24/7 crisis hotline operation for one day.
  • $500.00 raised provides birthday parties and gifts for 15 children throughout the year at our Shelter.
  • $750.00 raised provides the legal funding needed to file a PROTECTIVE ORDER for a victim.
  • $1,000.00 raised provides one month of counseling for a domestic violence survivor.
  • $1,500.00 raised helps equip children and teens living at our shelter with the technology and school supplies they need to be successful in online learning.

 

KEY ELEMENTS FOR EVERY POST

  • Hashtag:#TeamMCWC #MCWC
  • Link to THE DONOR PAGE (Add the link to your Bio on Instagram)
  • Tag @MontgomeryCountyWomensCenter or @MCWCTX on Facebook

 

POST IDEAS FOR YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA

  • Profile picture: Change your photo to one of you running, or holding a sign which reads, “I’m Running For MCWC!”
  • Cover photo: Update a cover photo with Team MCWC or running theme. You can always incorporate a Team BMC logo, available in your toolkit.
  • Hosting a fundraising event? Create an event on Facebook! Invite your friends and share the event on your page.
  • Make An Announcement:
    • Let the world know you are running (walking, biking or swimming) with #TeamMCWC and supporting victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault!
    • I’m doing the #2021SummerChallenge with @MCWCTX and @MontgomeryCountyWomensCenter! I am running (walking, biking, swimming) because [insert short blurb]. My goal is to raise $XX, and your support would mean so much to me and to the victims/survivors they support #TeamMCWC
  • GIVE THANKS: Give shout outs to your donors through your social media channels. Tag friends and family in your posts!!
  • ALWAYS include the THE DONOR PAGE link.

 

SAMPLE SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS

1. 🏃‍♀️ I’m walking 31 miles this August to support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through @MCWomensCenter! Every mile helps raise funds for emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and more. Will you walk with me? 💜 #31MilesForSurvivors #MoveWithMCWC

2. 🚨 Did you know that just $10 helps keep MCWC’s 24/7 crisis hotline open for survivors in need? I’ve already logged [X] miles! Donate to my challenge and help save lives one call at a time. 📱💜 #EveryStepCounts #SupportSurvivors

3. Why do I walk? Because everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home. I’m proud to support MCWC’s mission to end abuse and empower survivors. Join me in the 31 Miles in 31 Days challenge or donate today! #WhyIWalk #MCWCStrong

4. Today I dedicated my mile to the brave survivors finding their voice. 🗣️ Through MCWC, they have access to counseling, safety planning, and support. This mile is for them. #MilesThatMatter #31MilesForSurvivors

5. Halfway through the challenge and feeling inspired! 🏃‍♂️💪 I’ve logged [X] miles so far, and every step is a step toward hope. It’s not too late to register or donate to my page. Let’s walk together for change. #MoveWithPurpose

6. MCWC has been supporting survivors since 1982—and this August, I’m helping them continue that legacy. 31 miles, 31 days, endless impact. Ready to make your steps count? #LegacyOfSupport #MCWC1982

7. Each mile I walk reminds me that someone is taking their first step toward freedom today. I walk so they don’t have to walk alone. #31MilesForSurvivors #WalkWithCourage

8. TEAM SPOTLIGHT 🌟 We’re walking together to support survivors—and having a blast while doing it! Whether it’s one mile or thirty-one, every step helps someone rebuild their life. #TeamForSurvivors #GroupChallenge

9. Imagine escaping with nothing but the clothes on your back. That’s the reality for many MCWC clients. I’m walking 31 miles this month to help provide food, clothing, shelter—and hope. #EveryMileHelps #SupportSurvivors

10. It’s not just walking. It’s healing. 🦋 Each step we take during this challenge is a symbolic journey alongside those navigating trauma and survival. Walk with us. #HealingInMotion #MCWCChallenge

11. 💜 Miles for Moms 💜 Many survivors are mothers doing everything they can to protect their children. I’m walking for them. Help me raise $100 to support a week of safe shelter for one family. #MilesForMoms #31MilesIn31Days

12. Looking for a reason to get moving this summer? How about changing lives while you walk? Join the 31 Miles in 31 Days challenge and support @MCWomensCenter! 💪 #WalkWithPurpose #EmpowerSurvivors

13. 🚸 MCWC educates teens about healthy relationships and consent through school outreach. I’m walking this month to fund prevention education for the next generation. #MilesForTeens #EducateToPrevent

14. One of the most powerful things we can do is show up. I’m showing up with my miles. Will you join me? Register, donate, or just cheer me on. 💜 #ShowUpForSurvivors #SupportMCWC

15. I’m over halfway to my fundraising goal—and I need your help! 🙌 Every donation helps survivors receive life-saving services. Let’s hit that $100 target together! #FundraiseForHope #MoveWithMCWC

16. “31 miles seemed impossible… until I remembered why I started.” 💜 Pushing through these miles in honor of survivors’ strength. They inspire me to keep going. #SurvivorStrength #MilesWithMeaning

17. 💬 Survivor Spotlight: “I finally felt safe.” That’s what one client said after arriving at MCWC. Help ensure others find that same safety—donate to my challenge or join in today. #SafeNotSilent #31MilesForSurvivors

18. My challenge, my pace, their future. 🏃‍♀️ I may walk slow, but I’m moving with purpose—and every step supports someone’s journey to safety. #PurposeInEveryStep #WalkWithMCWC

19. Let’s talk numbers: $100 = 1 week of safe shelter. I’m working toward that goal with every mile I complete. Will you help me reach it? #$100Goal #StepByStepSupport

20. Today’s mile is for the kids. 💜 MCWC offers trauma counseling for children escaping violent homes. Support this critical work by donating to my challenge. #KidsDeserveSafety #31MilesIn31Days

21. Miles logged: ✅ Purpose fulfilled: 💯 This challenge has pushed me—but knowing I’m helping survivors keeps me moving. It’s not too late to donate or register! #MoveWithHeart #MCWCFundraiser

22. 💡Did you know? MCWC offers legal advocacy for survivors navigating custody, divorce, or protective orders. I’m walking so these services stay free and accessible. #LegalSupportMatters #WalkForJustice

23. 🧠 Mental health matters. Survivors need access to trauma-informed counseling—and every dollar raised during this challenge helps make that possible. #MilesForHealing #MentalHealthMatters

24. Feeling inspired? There’s still time to join the challenge! Log your own 31 miles and raise funds for survivors in Montgomery County. 💪 #ChallengeAccepted #SupportLocal

25. 📸 Snapshot of today’s walk! Even when the sun is hot and the miles feel long, I remember why I started. This is bigger than fitness—it’s about healing. #WalkForACause #31MilesChallenge

26. 31 miles = 31 chances to make a difference. Join me and @MCWomensCenter in this powerful journey. Every step counts. #31MilesIn31Days #StepUpForSurvivors

27. 🎧 Walking Tip: Create a playlist of survivor anthems to inspire you with each mile. Songs that uplift, empower, and move you forward. Share yours with me! #SurvivorSoundtrack #MilesThatInspire

28. Who are you walking for? 💬 I walk for those who haven’t yet found their voice. For those still living in fear. I walk for hope. #WhoDoYouWalkFor #MCWCChallenge

29. Even small steps create big change. 🦶 If you can give $5, you’re helping MCWC provide crisis support for someone in immediate danger. Every bit counts. #SmallStepsBigImpact #SupportSurvivors

30. I’m close to the finish line—but the real finish line is a future free of violence. Help me finish strong by donating or joining the challenge. #FinishStrong #EndDomesticViolence

31. We did it! 🎉 31 miles for 31 days—and every step supported survivors. THANK YOU to everyone who walked, donated, or cheered us on. Let’s keep walking forward—together. 💜 #ThankYou #TogetherForSurvivors

 

Domestic violence is a “silent epidemic” flourishing alongside the coronavirus — globally, nationally, and in our own back yard. Not only has domestic violence increased, but victims are reporting more serious injuries. While 2020 has brought unimaginable challenges, our dedicated staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders worked tirelessly towards achieving our mission: to lead the effort in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault through crisis intervention, assistance, advocacy and social change. That is why I am asking you, my Facebook friends, to help me reach my $XX fundraising goal so together we can help Montgomery County Women’s Center as they care for the thousands of victims in the days, weeks and months to come. To donate or learn more about what MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S CENTER is doing to help those in need, click below!

 

For 40 years, Montgomery County Women’s Center has remained committed to serving our communities most vulnerable residents. We specialize in providing survivors with a complete continuum of services, while empowering them as they courageously embark on their healing journeys. At all times, we provide a voice for victims of abuse. We are committed to finding innovative approaches to support survivors, shaping public opinion about family and sexual violence, collaborating with other community organizations, and amplifying our work across systems. That is why I am asking you, my Facebook friends, to help me reach my $XX fundraising goal so together we can help Montgomery County Women’s Center as they care for the thousands of victims in the days, weeks and months to come. To donate or learn more about what MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S CENTER is doing to help those in need, click below!

 

MAKE DAILY POSTING FUN

  • Sunday Runday: Invite friends to come join in the fun with you…. Dress up in costumes and take pics to share on your social media.
  • Music Mondays: Share your favorite run playlists on social media. Let friends and family vote on your run playlist for the week. Or take suggestions for songs to add to your playlist.
  • Training Tuesday: Share your training journey. Post photos and updates about your training. It is a great way to keep donors engaged and also pique the interest of potential new donors! Post with a photo of you training, or of workout summary from phone/smart watch.
    • This week I ran/swam/biked/walked x miles toward my Summer Challenge with @TeamBostonMedicalCenter! #TeamMCWC
  • Wacky Wednesday: Wear wacky socks on your run. Have people vote on the pair you will wear.
  • Thankful Thursdays: Shout Out to donors on this day. Tag friends and family who are supporting you in posts or do a Facebook LIVE video.
    • Thank you to everyone for supporting my Summer Challenge- 31 Miles In 31 Days run with @Montgoemry CountyWomensCenter @MCWCTX. I would especially like to thank *tag anyone you would like to thank specifically* for your/their generosity. Your contribution to MCWC is crucial during these challenging times where their clients are at a heightened risk. MCWC needs our help now more than ever. #TeamMCWC
  • Make a day out of it with Fundraising Friday: 
    • It’s Fundraising Friday! Please consider making a donation today to my Summer Challenge 31 Miles IN 31 Days run with @MontgomeryCountyWomensCenter. *ADD creative incentive like, “when you donate $x or more, I will make you a baked good”; or “I will write your name on me on Marathon Monday”; or any other incentive you can offer to donors!* #TeamMCWC
  • Story Saturday: Let people know what MCWC is all about.
    • I am running the Summer Challenge- 31 Miles In 31 Days with @MontgomeryCountyWomensCenter raising critical funds for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. MCWC unique role in caring for the county’s most vulnerable and underserved is more important than ever. MCWC needs our help now more than ever. Please consider making a donation, your support is truly critical during these challenging times.  #TeamMCWC
      • Include a video from the LINKS LIST at the top of this page and insert the DONOR PAGE link

GRAPHICS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS