This year the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence (ACESDV) celebrates forty years of working to eliminate violence in Arizona communities by providing education and training, public policy advocacy, public awareness in addition to a Sexual and Domestic Violence Services Helpline.

On Saturday, October 9, 2021, ACESDV will celebrate forty years of advocacy with the Thrive Gala. The only one of its kind in Arizona, the Thrive Gala is designed to uplift survivors and honor advocates and allies. Proceeds from the Coalition’s event support our prevention, advocacy and education efforts to fulfill our mission to end sexual and domestic violence in Arizona by dismantling oppression and promoting equity among all people.

Thrive is being held at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch and the evening will include a cocktail reception with a unique silent auction and raffle experience, dinner, the presentation of the state’s only awards for survivors and those working to address sexual and domestic violence, and live entertainment.