Become a DOVE Champion Sponsor As a champion sponsor, you will be approached only once for the entire year, encompassing both of our signature fundraising events. Consolidating your support into a Champion Sponsorship allows you to play a more significant role in driving sustainable change within DOVE’s community. Your commitment as a Champion Sponsor will not only streamline your involvement but also help to set DOVE on a path for sustainable growth and progress towards our mission of ending domestic violence. If you are interested in becoming a Champion Sponsor, please contact Tom Leavitt at tom.leavitt@dovema.org. Learn About Event Sponsorships

Thank you for consulting DOVE for a training, workshop, or presentation. DOVE is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. DOVE requests an honorarium for all presentations. View Honorarium Rates We would be happy to provide a training if your organization serves people living in Norfolk county. If you are looking for the organization that serves your county please click here. If that organization is not able to assist you, please let us know and we may still be able to help you. Request A DOVE Training! Training Type Submit Thanks for submitting! We will be in contact shortly!

Help Support Harvesting Hope View Sponsorship Opportunities As a Harvesting Hope sponsor... ...your support demonstrates that you stand against domestic and partner violence. DOVE’s signature fundraising events are not just about raising the critical funds for our programs and services. Events are also an opportunity for us to showcase the work we do, inviting new members to join us in the fight to end domestic and partner violence. For more information, contact Thomas Leavitt, Director of Development 617-890-5658 tom.leavitt@dovema.org DOWNLOAD THIS DOCUMENT SPONSOR REGISTRAION Please inform us of any preferences in the Comments section of the form. Return to Home

Glenn Ricciardelli Board Treasurer, Senior Partner, MDD Forensic Accountants After graduating with honors from Babson College Glenn (he/him) started his professional career with MDD Forensic Accountants, an international forensic accounting firm with over 350 professionals with offices around the world. Forty years into his professional career he was employed at MDD, where he is presently the senior partner in the New England region. Glenn is truly blessed as he enjoys his job and the challenges that come with it, including providing expert testimony in state and federal court. In addition to Glenn's professional life, he is also on the board of several local charities, including DOVE, Birthday Wishes, and Junior Achievement of New England. Glenn grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, raised 2-great sons in Medfield, Massachusetts, and currently resides on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Why are you excited to work with DOVE? I am excited to work at DOVE due to the strength and importance of their mission, which includes providing assistance to victims of domestic violence, as well as offering educational programs to students. Fun Fact! I am a die-hard Boston sports fan, supporting the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins & Celtics. Back to Board of Directors

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Join DOVE For Harvesting Hope Purchase Tickets to Attend Your support truly matters, makes a difference, and saves lives. Support survivors Win amazing prizes DOVE Staff can't wait to see you! Support survivors 1/7 Join DOVE at Harvesting Hope as we honor Lindsay Hite, our 2023 Pillar of Hope Awardee for her amazing support of our work! Lindsay has generously donated a Show Your Spark Radiant package, valued at $7,000, that will be part of our Live Auction! Remember, this is a special discount code for the Show Your Spark community ! Please let us know any seating preferences in the Comments section of the form. Return to Home

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Desiree Patrice Board Vice President, Chief of Integrated Transit Programs (Capital Transformation), MBTA Desiree Patrice is the driving force behind the transformation of transit programs as Chief of Integrated Transit Programs at the MBTA. With over two decades of expertise in construction and civil engineering, she leads a diverse team dedicated to revitalizing the track, signal, and power systems of the Red, Orange, and Green Lines, along with the Mattapan Line. Upgrading these functions to a State of Good Repair requires visioning, strategic planning and large scale project management. Demonstrating leadership marked by humility, persistence, and patience, Desiree inspires her team to tackle and overcome the inherent challenges of their work. She derives immense satisfaction from devising strategies to navigate complex issues. Throughout her tenure at the MBTA, Desiree has showcased her versatility through various roles. Notable projects in her portfolio include the design and management of the Blue Hill Avenue Commuter Rail Station on the Fairmount Line as well as spearheading the agency’s vertical/accessibility initiatives, including the Porter, Harvard, State, and Park Street Vertical Transportation Projects. She also plays a pivotal role in orchestrating many of the Full Access Closures, also known as SURGEs. Furthermore, Desiree oversees the execution of critical projects such as Traction Power and Orange and Red Lines Mainline Signals. Beyond her impactful contributions to transportation, Desiree dedicates herself to serving the community and volunteering at various organizations. Originally from the Commonwealth of Dominica, Desiree holds Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering, which is a testament to her commitment to excellence in her field. Back to Board of Directors

Beth Porter Board President, Nonprofit Professional Beth (she/her) brings over 30 years’ experience in nonprofit management with specific expertise in turning around organizations, program growth and implementation, and leadership development. She also has deep experience in the areas of strategic and development planning, all aspects of fund development as well as board building and structuring. She particularly enjoys building solid relationships with stakeholders, board and staff members, supporters, and the community. Beth also serves as a member of her town’s climate action planning committee and as a volunteer grant writer for RISE Academy, formerly Project RISE. Beth lives with her husband, Mark, is the happy mother of two humans and one pup, and the grandmother of three humans, one pup, and one cat. Why are you excited to work with DOVE? Violence against women remains a critical issue globally, and is a barrier to reaching equality. In the spirit of thinking globally and acting locally, I am eager to support DOVE’s outstanding work on the South Shore and to increase awareness of the issue of domestic violence in our communities. I fully support DOVE’s tag line – Every home should be a safe home. Fun Fact! I am deaf in my left ear, so if I appear to be ignoring you, try the other side. Back to Board of Directors

Recent Annual Impact Reports FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 HH Sponsors Thank you to all who have donated and contributed to DOVE's essential life-saving services. “I came to DOVE and I had a conversation and I began to understand that this wasn’t normal. It wasn’t just mean, it was far beyond that. When DOVE taught me about the cycle of violence and that it wasn’t my fault I learned that I could choose a new path. I started nursing school and graduated valedictorian. He had told me I was stupid and that I wasn’t worth anything. But by this time I knew, I didn’t have to believe it.” ~ A Survivor Your Impact in FY2023

Dance party of the year to benefit a local domestic violence agency. Buy Tickets Buy Tickets Here! You will be directed to Greater Giving's website. Thank You to our Sponsors! Champions Empowerers Advocates Friends DJ Photography Provided By Want to Sponsor Events Like Let's Dance? Your support as an event sponsor shows our community members that you stand with us against domestic and partner violence. I'd Love to Sponsor! Let's Dance 2025 Thank you to everyone who attended Let's Dance 2025! Because of your incredible generosity and support, we raised $177,000 to sustain our programs and services. We are so grateful to every person who engaged with us at Let's Dance, took time to learn more about our organization and how we help survivors, and dedicated themselves to helping us in our mission. It is by acting together as a community that we can provide hope, healing, safety, and social change as we work to end domestic and partner violence. 1/3 All photos taken by Susan Hagstrom of Snapshots by Susan

Chinese Advocacy Program 华人/中文倡导项目 Cultural and linguistic barriers are often present in survivor’s consideration to seek help and access services. It is DOVE’s mission to partner with diverse communities, families, and individuals impacted by partner abuse from all backgrounds. 语言和文化障碍常常阻碍幸存者寻求帮助和接受服务，而DOVE的使命是与各种背景的受到家庭暴力冲击的多元社区，家庭，和个人联合。 Considering the remarkable representation of Asian communities, particularly Chinese immigrants in DOVE’s catchment area, DOVE provides culturally and linguistically specific, client-centered, and trauma-informed supportive counseling, advocacy, and assistance to survivors seen through DOVE’s community-based services in one or more of the following: 考虑到亚洲社区，尤其是华人移民的显著数量，DOVE 通 过基于社区的服务为幸存者提供针对文化与语言的，以案主为中心，创伤知情的支持性咨询和倡导。通过以下方式协助幸存者： Emotional support 情感支持 Culturally specific danger assessment and safety planning 针对特定文化的危险评估和安全规划 Crisis intervention 危机干预 Connecting survivors with internal and external services and referrals, e.g. legal and immigration, housing, healthcare, and benefits advocacy 链接内外部服务和转介，例如法律和移民，住房，医疗保健，和福利倡导 Psycho-educational and/or support groups 心理教育和/或支持小组 In addition, DOVE provides targeted outreach to Chinese/Chinese American communities in the form of information-sharing, consultation, training, and workshop tailored to specific needs to promote awareness of partner violence among community members, service providers, and other relevant groups. 此外，DOVE通过针对特定需求的信息共享，咨询，培训和研讨会的形式，针对华裔/华裔美国人社区进行有针对性的外展，以提高社区成员，服务提供者，和其他相关群体对伴侣暴力的意识。 All services are free and confidential Services are offered in Mandarin Chinese and English For more information, contact the Chinese Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator at (617)770-4065 ext. 304 or call our counseling inquiry helpline (617)770-4065 ext. 300 所有服务均是免费且保密的 服务可以普通话与英文提供 进一步了解请联络华人倡导和外展协调员, 电话 (617)770-4065 分机号304 或致电我们的咨询服务热线(617)770-4065 分机号 300 Connect with DOVE on WeChat: DOVECHINESEPROGRAM 添加DOVE的微信: DOVECHINESEPROGRAM Chinese Resources Assessment of Change in Abusive People | 评估施虐者的改变 Bill of Rights | 权利法案 Control Tactics | 施虐者的控制策略 Couples Counseling | 伴侣咨询的危险: 当虐待存在时 Cycle of Abuse | 虐待周期 Definition of Domestic Violence | 定义家庭暴力 DV and The Faith Community | 神职人员的角色和家庭暴力: 常见问题 Healthy Relationships | 健康关系 How To Support Survivors | 如何支持幸存者 Personalized Safety Plan | 个人化安全计划 Red Flags | 危险信号: 伪装成浪漫姿态 Relationship Spectrum | 关系谱 Restraining Order Information | 保护令信息 Restraining Order Process | 保护令程序 Supporting Patients Experiencing DV | 支持经历家庭暴力的患者 What Can I Do To Address DV? | 我能做些什么去解决家庭暴 力