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Leading Together Partnership Breakfast
About the Breakfast
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of this, The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence hosts our Leading Together Partnership Breakfast to End Domestic Violence. On October 23, 2025, The Network will bring together supporters, member organizations, champions, and community leaders to celebrate accomplishments and set bold goals for the future—to ultimately end domestic violence.
We are proud to join as the official champagne sponsor, raising a glass in honor of resilience, community, and the continued fight to end domestic violence. 🥂
Award Winners
This year, The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence, comes together to celebrate the passage of Karina’s Law, which seeks to remove firearms from abusers with orders of protection against them. This law was passed after years of advocacy, hard work, and dedication. To celebrate the partners who were so critical in getting this legislation passed, we are pleased to announce our following award winners:
Legacy Award
Representative Kelly Cassidy for her expansive body of work supporting gender-based violence survivors and services.
Legislative Champion Awards
Senator Celina Villanueva and Representative Maura Hirschauer for leading the passage of Karina’s Law.
Community Advocate Award
Legal Action Chicago for their partnership in passing Karina’s Law and other impactful legislation to protect survivors.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Champagne Sponsor
LoveLuvv Sparkling Wines
Advocate Sponsors
KPMG
ReloShare, Inc.
Patrick Scanlan
Marny & Matt Zimmer
Partner Sponsors
Mi Costenita
Megha Trivedi
Friend of The Network Sponsors
Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE)
Bonnie Noel & Hasanga Samaraweera
Ambassador Sponsor
Shannon Gail Events