The Stop Sign Project is a grassroots initiative that installs bold, durable custom aluminum red stop signs featuring crisis hotline information in public and private spaces. Designed to provide immediate access to domestic violence resources, these signs leverage a universally recognized symbol to raise awareness, foster community support, and ensure that survivors have a direct pathway to help.

This initiative takes a proactive, visible, and accessible approach to addressing domestic violence by:

• Placing discreet yet powerful signage in high-traffic areas, including restrooms, parks, community centers, and businesses.
• Providing immediate access to help by including crisis hotline numbers and resources on each sign.
• Encouraging community involvement through public installations, awareness campaigns, and educational materials.
• Engaging local governments, businesses, and nonprofits in collaborative efforts to expand outreach and impact.

This initiative takes a proactive, visible, and accessible approach to addressing domestic violence by:

• Placing discreet yet powerful signage in high-traffic areas, including restrooms, parks, community centers, and businesses.
• Providing immediate access to help by including crisis hotline numbers and resources on each sign.
• Encouraging community involvement through public installations, awareness campaigns, and educational materials.
• Engaging local governments, businesses, and nonprofits in collaborative efforts to expand outreach and impact.

Yes, The Stop Sign Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence and providing immediate access to support resources. As a nonprofit, we rely on grants, donations, sponsorships, and community partnerships to fund sign production, distribution, and awareness campaigns.

Our nonprofit status ensures that all contributions directly support our mission, helping to expand outreach, install more signs, and connect more individuals with life-saving resources.

The signs are distributed through three primary methods:

1. Public Installations: Large, durable stop signs are placed in high-visibility locations like public restrooms, parks, and transit hubs.
2. Community Distribution: Smaller signs are provided to individuals, businesses, and organizations to display in windows or other prominent locations.
3. Outdoor Signage: Standard stop-sign-style installations in parks, playgrounds, and other public spaces.

We work with local governments, businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers to identify key placement locations and ensure installations are properly maintained.

The stop sign is one of the most instantly recognizable symbols in the world. By repurposing it to address domestic violence, we create a simple yet powerful visual cue that prompts awareness, intervention, and action. The red color and bold lettering demand attention, making it impossible to ignore the message.

Funding comes from grants, donations, corporate sponsorships, and government partnerships. The project is designed to be cost-effective and scalable, allowing funders to make a tangible, long-lasting impact with a relatively small investment.

• $25-$50 (approximate cost) covers the production and distribution of one indoor sign (shipping not included).
• $100+ (approximate cost) funds an outdoor sign with installation on a metal post (shipping not included).
• Larger contributions support broader awareness campaigns, educational outreach, and community partnerships.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Each sign can include a “Sponsored By” section, allowing businesses, organizations, or individuals to showcase their support for domestic violence awareness. Sponsoring a sign is a meaningful way for brands to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, enhance community goodwill, and align with a powerful cause that promotes safety and support for survivors.

We actively seek government funding, private grants, and sponsorships to expand our reach and ensure sustainability.

Government officials can play a key role in expanding the impact of The Stop Sign Project by:

• Allocating funding for sign placement in public buildings, parks, and transportation hubs.
• Incorporating the project into city and county domestic violence prevention programs.
• Facilitating partnerships between law enforcement, shelters, and advocacy groups.
• Sponsoring public awareness campaigns to reinforce the message.

By supporting this initiative, governments demonstrate a commitment to survivor safety and community-driven solutions.

Studies show that accessible, discreet information in private spaces (such as restrooms) increases the likelihood that victims will seek help. The Stop Sign Project builds on this evidence by:

• Using widely recognized visual cues to reinforce the message.
• Providing immediate, actionable information through hotline numbers and QR codes.
• Creating community-wide visibility, which reduces stigma and encourages intervention.

We continuously assess impact and work with experts in domestic violence advocacy to refine our approach.

There are several ways to support The Stop Sign Project and help expand its impact:

• Sponsor a sign to be placed in a public space. Each sign can include a “Sponsored By” section, allowing businesses and organizations to showcase their commitment to domestic violence awareness. Sponsoring a sign is a powerful way to demonstrate corporate social responsibility, enhance community goodwill, and align with a cause that promotes safety and support for survivors.
• Display a smaller sign in your business, workplace, or home to raise awareness and show solidarity.
• Donate to help fund new sign placements, ensuring more communities have access to life-saving resources.
• Partner with us to bring awareness campaigns and educational materials to your community.

Every sign placed is a potential lifeline for someone in need. Your involvement can make a real and lasting difference.

Unlike many traditional programs that rely solely on shelters and outreach services, The Stop Sign Project is a front-line awareness and accessibility initiative.

• It doesn’t require victims to actively seek out help—the help finds them in everyday spaces.
• It’s a low-cost, high-impact solution that complements existing support networks.
• It’s designed to be self-sustaining, as once installed, the real, full-size, durable custom aluminum signs continue serving their purpose indefinitely, providing long-lasting visibility and support.
• We actively collaborate with other domestic violence organizations to strengthen outreach efforts and avoid duplicating work, ensuring that resources are used effectively and reach those who need them most.

This initiative ensures that critical resources are always within reach, reinforcing community awareness and making it easier for survivors to seek help.