Immigrants’ Day at the State House is one of MIRA’s proudest traditions, with 26 years of history in advocacy. Each spring, we bring together hundreds of immigrants and refugees to the State House to hear from public officials and advocate for our communities’ legislative and budget priorities. As we did last year, the event will […]
Nearly one year following the tragic passing of Jahaira DeAlto, we are coming together as a community to commemorate and honor her legacy. The night will include a sit-down dinner, community speakers, an open mic for guests to share their memories of Jahaira, and raffle drawings. All proceeds raised from ticket sales and independent donations […]
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth invites you to join us on the steps of the State House on March 31st – the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The event is tentatively planned to begin at 10:00am. A flyer has been attached, and more information for the event will be updated and can be found here. The Commission calls […]
Our first event is open to anyone interested in attending and will be held at Younity in Gloucester on April 7th. The evening will include a march as well as musical and spoken word performances by survivors and other members of the community. We are also currently looking for people who are willing to anonymously […]
The Annual Awards Gala is a black tie-optional event with an elegant red carpet arrival, cocktail hour, refreshments, banquet, awards ceremony, musical entertainment, online auction, dancing, and much more. Be part of our largest and most important fundraising event and join us as we honor distinguished individuals who have contributed in many exceptional ways to our communities. Reserve your […]
Registration is now open for our virtual Jazz Brunch Gala on Sunday, April 10, from 11 to noon! Please join RESPOND's Board of Directors and staff for a morning of jazz standards and program updates. We can't wait to share with you what's new, what our community has made possible this last year, and where RESPOND is […]
MAAV's 9th Annual Community Coffee House is back as an in-person event! Join us on Sunday, April 10 as we celebrate healthy relationships while enjoying the talents of Melrose. Called Voices Against Violence, the Coffee House will feature performances centered around the themes of friendship, love and healthy relationships. It will begin at 4:00 pm at Temple Beth Shalom, […]
A Safe Place is collaborating with Cisco Brewers to host a Rock Painting evening April 14th from 4 to 6 pm to raise awareness of sexual assault. Patrons can share uplifting messages and inspirational quotes on small stones that will be shared with survivors of sexual assault.
Learn to build the leadership skills and confidence to be able to recognize, interrupt, and prevent violence when you see it in your school community and in your daily life. The Say Something Youth Initiative is Safe Passage’s violence prevention program for teens and offers opportunities for all students, faculty, and caregivers to get involved in […]
please save the date for Thursday, April 21st, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence will co-host with Every Woman Treaty, a virtual meeting for the purpose of introduction to Every Woman Treaty Co-Founders, Dr. Marina Pisklakova-Parker, Director of Strategic Partnerships and The Honorable Najla Ayoubi, Chief of Coalition and […]
Our second event will be held at NAGLY in Salem on April 21st. Our goal with this event is to uplift the voices of LGBTQIA+ survivors, particularly youth, who are often excluded from these conversations. Similarly to Gloucester, we will begin with a march around downtown Salem before returning to NAGLY for an art gallery […]
A Safe Place will be displaying its Clothesline Project on April 23rd from 9am-12pm (weather dependent) in the garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that brings awareness to the often ignored issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Each shirt on display has been decorated by a local survivor […]
Despite the potential lifetime impacts, economic abuse has been long overlooked among teen dating partnerships. Knowing what is at stake, Futures Without Violence in partnership with The Allstate Foundation and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center surveyed nearly 3,000 teens to explore how economic abuse – from disrupting education to interfering with employment to financial control […]
Join the Victim Rights Law Center for our virtual Sexual Assault Awareness Month event, "When Rape Results in Pregnancy: The Intersection of Rape and Abortion." The panel will examine the critical intersection of abortion laws and rape, highlighting experts in the medical, legal, and academic fields. Experience this engaging dialogue firsthand on this complex issue. Be […]
Lowell, April 2022 – The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc (CHH) is announcing the anticipated return of Take Back Night! Every year before COVID 19 devastated our lives and communities, Greater Lowell came together in support of survivors of sexual violence. This year Take Back the Night is back! We will march and rally […]
Mark your calendars - April 28th is Paint the Town (la) Red, TNLR's annual anniversary fundraiser and party. This year our theme is.... La Red Carpet!! We’ve missed having occasions to dress up for, so get ready to glam it up and strut your (virtual) stuff! Separa la fecha - el 28 de abril es Pinta […]
