TESSA Events

Open for a limited time! 11-7pm everyday. On September 19th, we will have a fashion show from 6-8pm; featuring wine, beer, and appetizers!
Shop for a cause! Proceeds from every garment purchased will directly benefit TESSA programming. So go ahead, treat yourself, it’s helping more than just your wardrobe.

The Women’s Expo with A Cause is dedicated to helping communities throughout the US raise awareness of Domestic Violence and to effectively tackle this challenge. We are pleased to be affiliated with TESSA in Colorado Springs and support their ‘IT’S NOT OK’ Campaign to foster a community free of domestic violence and sexual assault.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country.

Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status. It’s not just punches and black eyes — it’s yelling, humiliation, stalking, manipulation, coercion, threats and isolation. It’s stealing a paycheck, keeping tabs online, non-stop texting, constant use the silent treatment, or calling someone stupid so often they believe it.

Since the Violence Against Women Act passed in 1994, we’ve come a long way. This landmark legislation, led by then Senator Joe Biden, combined new provisions that hold offenders accountable and provide programs and services for victims. Between 1993 and 2010, the overall rate of domestic violence dropped nearly two-thirds and state laws have reformed to address issues such as dating abuse in the workplace, stalking, employment discrimination and more.

Join TESSA and other partnering agencies in raising public awareness about domestic violence and how to prevent it in our community. Throughout the month, there are a variety of educational and interactive events planned. We invite you to attend as many events as you can because we need everyone’s help in ending domestic violence.

3rd Annual 5K Survivors’ Run/Walk is back at a new location!
Legacy Loop Plaza
Race starts at 10 AM

Cycology Studio is hosting a Karma Ride for TESSA!
Ride starts at 10:45 am

Hosted by Sensei Ben Skee at First Strike Krav Maga.
2 Sessions: 10am-12pm| 1pm-3pm
This seminar will cover basic self-defense to stop an assault. We will go over releases form grabs and chokes, take-down prevention, basic counters and hair pull defense.

Goat Patch Brewery will give $1 back per pint/crowler/growler of beer sold from 5-9 on Bleating Heart Nights to TESSA

2-4pm
Through Painting with a Purpose, Painting with a Twist offers TESSA a complete community outreach program. The downtown studio will host a painting event that raises funds TESSA. It’s an inspired way to give back to the community you love. The fundraisers will not only bring in new fans and a lot of positive public awareness for the Painting with Twist Downtown location, but more importantly, will benefit great causes in your community like TESSA.

TESSA’s Gala will be held in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
The Broadmoor | 7 PM

Once again, TESSA is a part of the IndyGive! Campaign for the Class of 2019-2020. Kick off Starts in November!

Empty Stocking Fund sparks the giving spirit of the Pikes Peak region to benefit local non-profits serving neighbors in need. Kick off starts in November!

More info to come!

Help our clients experience a joyous holiday season by participating in our annual Holiday Shoppe.