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2024 Harvesting Hope Gala Fundraiser

Join DOVE , Quincy Art Association , and Artists & Activists for The Power of Art Thursday, June 22nd 6-8pm Ticket Entry - $25 At QArts Gallery - 1229 Hancock St, Quincy Come together with us as we showcase survivors' expressive artwork. We will be joined by local artists and the Voices of Hope choir for a night filled with unity. Light refreshments will be served. In addition, there will be fun raffles throughout the night to help raise money for DOVE's lifesaving programs and services. Please purchase your tickets below!

YouthSpeak Sign Up Check Out YouthSpeak: Program Levels Program Timeline Program Components Middle School Workshops YouthSpeak , DOVE’s Healthy Relationship Education and Abuse Prevention Program, educates students and young adults on the complex issues of dating and relationships while supporting and empowering youth to become leaders and agents for change in their communities. Middle and High Schools are offered three different levels of increasing engagement, from one-time classroom presentations by DOVE staff to health classes, to a comprehensive peer led program with monthly meetings. DOVE also offers a six-part middle school series for 6th through 8th graders with six cumulative interactive workshops. Follow us on Instagram! Youth Advocate Summits Registration is now open for Youth Advocate Summit 2025! Young people often turn to their peers for relationship advice. Come learn about safe and healthy relationships with DOVE experts. Register Here

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Legal Advocacy Services Many survivors of domestic violence find themselves involved in court to address various legal issues. The legal system can be scary and confusing; DOVE’s Legal Advocacy Program may be able to help. DOVE’s legal staff are specifically educated on domestic violence and applicable laws. We provide trauma-informed, client-centered services and guide survivors through the legal system while keeping in mind safety concerns. Our team can provide legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic violence with cases in Norfolk County, and may be able to offer legal advice and referrals to survivors who have legal cases outside of our catchment area. All of our services are free and confidential. The legal team will provide services in the survivor’s primary language. We are able to assist clients of all languages through the use of phone and in-person interpreters. We offer assistance in the following areas: Restraining Orders (also called 209A Abuse Prevention Orders): Representation at restraining order hearings for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking a restraining order against an abuser or who need to defend against a restraining order; consultation about the strength of the case and any potential risks to filing in court; assistance reading or drafting court documents. Family Law Assistance with family law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, and child support; consultation about the case and the pros, cons, and risks to filing in court; assistance reading or drafting court documents; negotiation with the opposing party in the case; preparation for court hearings or limited assistance representation by one of our staff attorneys. Housing Representation in summary process (eviction) cases in District Court and Metro South Housing court; representation at housing authority hearings including appeals of denials of domestic violence priorities on subsidized housing waitlists; negotiation with landlords and housing authorities regarding domestic violence-related housing issues such as names on leases/lease bifurcations, income calculations, getting locks changed, and porting vouchers; assistance with reasonable accommodations and security deposits. Benefits Assistance accessing and maintaining SNAP (food stamps), TAFDC (cash assistance), and EAEDC (state disability and caretaker benefits) benefits; representation at DTA hearings and appeals involving overpayments, fraud, and benefits termination issues related to domestic violence. Immigration Representation in affirmative applications for immigration relief for survivors of domestic violence, including U visas, which offer relief to undocumented individuals w ho are the victims of certain serious crimes; relief under the Violence Against Women Act; assistance removing the conditions on lawful permanent status; asylum, and other forms of relief. Victim’s Rights Legal advice and assistance for survivors whose abusive partners are facing criminal charges as a result of the abuse, including help understanding the criminal legal process and the survivor’s role in it as a victim witness; information about what to expect when called to testify against an abusive partner or former partner; help drafting victim impact statements; assistance communicating with the District Attorney’s office or victim witness advocate, and help advocating for protections in the Victim’s Bill of Rights. Request Legal Help If you need legal assistance, please fill out the form below. Our legal team will call you at the number provided below within three business days to complete an intake, and, if you are eligible for services, to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys. First name Last name Phone Number Primary Language City of Residence Is it safe to leave a voicemail if you do not answer the provided phone number? * Yes No Do you prefer a call-back from a blocked or unblocked number? * Blocked Unblocked Submit Our team will be in touch soon, thank you.

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM We need your help to fulfill holiday wishlists for families served through DOVE’s Emergency Shelter and Community Services programs. We invite you to help us brighten a family’s holiday! HOW IT WORKS To participate, email: dove.elfteam@gmail.com . DOVE will provide a list of options where donors can choose to support a specific family, donate general goods to our shelter or, help support our much needed general gift card drive to support our families through the holidays and beyond. Donors who choose to support a specific family will receive their family’s Holiday Wish List by no later than Friday, December 1st. To ensure that each of our more than 150 families receive their gifts before the holidays, we ask that donors schedule a time to drop off by Wednesday December 13th. Become a Holiday Donor! More Information about DOVE's Holiday Assistance Program Thank you for your interest in DOVE’s Holiday Assistance Program! Each holiday season, DOVE’s Holiday Donation Drop-Off location transforms into an amazing workshop of toys and goodies. The generosity of our community brings together gifts, personal care items, clothing, and so much more to fulfill the wish lists of the individuals and families we serve. Individuals, families, community groups, and corporate teams can join together and ‘adopt a family’ for the holidays. Participating community members are able to bring great joy to what can be a difficult time for domestic violence survivors, uprooted and struggling to build self-sufficient, thriving lives. Become a Holiday Donor DOVE’s Holiday Assistance Program assists families during the holiday season, who may be living in our emergency shelter, transitioning out of shelter into their own housing for the holidays, or who are struggling to make ends meet while building a stable, violence-free life. How does it work? Donate Goods / Provide for a Family: Contact DOVE to donate to one of the families we serve in our Emergency Shelter or Community-based Services Program. Donors are given a specific family’s wish list. Families can be as small as a single individual and as large as a parent and 6 children. Donors should plan to spend roughly $100 per family member. Wrap and deliver: Purchase wrapping supplies and bring them along with your gifts (please do not pre-wrap). Help make someone’s holiday warmer and brighter! Interested? Please contact: dove.elfteam@gmail.com

Thank You Everyone! On behalf of DOVE’s Staff, Board of Directors, and the Let's Dance Event Committee members, thank you for supporting DOVE’s 2023 Let's Dance: Rise Above, Dance for DOVE. You helped us raise more than $155,000 for DOVE’s lifesaving programs serving survivors of domestic and partner violence . We could not have done this without your incredible support of DOVE and our mission to end domestic and partner violence through hope, healing, safety, and social change. And a big shout out to our Staff, Event Committee, and Board of Directors who contributed greatly to the overall success of Let's Dance. It was an absolute pleasure getting together with long-time supporters and meeting so many new members of our community. Just as our survivor speaker acknowledged in the Let's Dance program, community support is crucial to the work we do. It is by working together that we can make more of a difference and ensure peace, justice, and equity for the safety and well-being of every individual. Thank you for your support and commitment to ending domestic and partner violence. If you were not able to attend Let's Dance, you can still donate here! Donate Here! All photos wonderfully taken by Susan Hagstrom Thank You to Our Sponsors! Sarah Perry & Tony Kingsley Laurie Doran* & Christopher Wasel Christine* & Anton Nielsen Point32Health The Hale Family Three 33 Properties Eastern Bank Foundation Office of the Mayor, Quincy MA Mass General Brigham Heal Plan Stefanie Mansfield Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter* & Dr. Dennis L. Slaughter North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Karen Albaugh Non Profit Capital Management Glenn Ricciardelli* South Shore Bank Villain Branding Allison & Alex Anderson Bank of Canton Beth Israel Deaconess Milton Sue Chandler Dedham Savings Adrienne* & Jim Gerlach South Shore Health State Street Corporation In Loving Memory of Allison Holmes Andrea S. Mintz & Robert C. Fox R Moyer Interiors Needham Bank Michael T. & Mary G. Jenkins Newton Wellesley Hospital Nadine & Alexander Steffan *DOVE Board Members Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors! Champion of Advocacy Champion Friend Hero of Hope Sponsor Advocate Sponsor Patron Sponsor Well Wisher Friend Sponsor Game Sponsor Thank You to Our 2025 Event Commitee! Beth Porter Board Vice President Hannah Marsh Cindy Ouellette Sam Arrigal Lauren McCallum Mary Poluikis Sharon Cain Robin Moyer Elise Tenney Aileen Farrell Stacy Murphy

STOCK DONATIONS & QCDs DOVE is excited to announce that we have expanded the way you can support survivors and contribute to a world free from domestic violence. Donors are now able to make stock donations or qualified charitable donations (QCDs) from an IRA. Please contact us at cassie.mcglynn@dovema.org for more information! For those working directly with their investment company, please use the following information when transferring the stocks or funds. LPL’s DTC # = 0075 Account # = 32883801 Account registration = DOVE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION GENERAL FUND

Get Support DOVE is here for you. View Our Programs & Services Additional Resources SafeLink Hotline: 1-877-785-2020 National DV Hotline : 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 ) You can also chat online or text "START" to 88788 National Love Is Respect Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 You can also chat online or text "LOVEIS" to 22522 LGBTQ Resources: The Network la Red 617-742-4911 National Sexual Assault Hotline: RAINN Chat online or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

Join DOVE at Purchase Tickets to Attend Your support truly matters, makes a difference, and saves lives. Be inspired by our program Support survivors Can't wait to see you there! Be inspired by our program 1/7 Please let us know any seating preferences in the Comments section of the form. This is a 21+ event Let's Dance Home Page

Housing & Economic EmPowerment The Housing & Economic EmPowerment (HEEP) program is dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors by addressing their complex housing and economic challenges. Leaving an abusive relationship often leads to significant impacts on housing stability and financial security. Survivors frequently face multiple obstacles as they work to rebuild their lives, including securing safe housing and gaining financial independence. Our program is here to guide you through this process and connect you with the resources you need to obtain safe, sustainable housing. We are committed to helping you find and qualify for housing options that best fit your unique situation. In addition, HEEP staff focus on empowering you economically by providing education, resources, and personalized support to strengthen your financial self-sufficiency. Services We Offer: Assistance with Housing Applications Housing Search Emergency Housing Referrals Financial Education and Coaching Resource and Benefit Navigation Employment Support Ongoing Housing & Finanancial Case Managment

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Program Brochures View General DV Information View Legal Advocacy Resources View Information for Teens & Young Adults View View LGBTQIA+ Resources Public Policy & Advocacy Resources View Chinese Resources View FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is domestic violence? “Domestic Violence is not an argument every once in a while or a bad mood after a rough day; it is a pattern of harmful, controlling behavior that someone uses against their partner. Domestic violence is all about power and control and may not always involve physical abuse. It can include emotional/verbal, sexual, financial, and cultural/identity-based abuse and crosses all gender, age, ability, social, ethnic, racial, and economic lines. Abuse is never mutual, and doing everything “right” will not stop it. No one deserves to be threatened, intimidated, or harmed by a partner. You do not have to leave your partner to come to DOVE. You are not alone; help is available.”