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Rachel C. Sykes, LMHC Licensed Psychotherapist Owner, Private Practice Rachel C. Sykes is a licensed psychotherapist and private practice owner in downtown Boston, working primarily with stressed out professional women, offering both individual and couples therapy. Prior to entering the mental health field, Rachel worked for 25 years in the investment industry where she held senior roles in research, product and portfolio management. She enjoys teaching, with experience teaching both finance and counseling at local universities, and remains an active volunteer in the CFA Boston's Financial Literacy initiative. In addition to financial literacy, Rachel also enjoys speaking on wellness issues such as stress reduction, healthy communication, and therapeutic yoga practices. Rachel has an undergraduate degree in psychology, a Master in Business Administration, and a Master in Education, and has also earned the right to use the CFA designation. Fun Fact: Rachel's family is from the west of Ireland, and she spends most of her spare time there doing yard work and visiting with family. Back to Board of Directors

Board of Directors Stephanie Neal-Johnson Board President CEO, The Truth Group Glenn Ricciardelli Senior Partner, MDD Forensic Accountants Beth Porter Board Vice President Nonprofit Professional Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Desiree Patrice Board Treasurer Deputy Chief of Green Line Transformation, MBTA Rachel C. Sykes, LMHC Licensed Psychotherapist Owner, Private Practice Ashlee Carter, Ph.D. Board Clerk Interim Associate Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, University of Massachusetts Boston Board Members Not Pictured: ​ Craig Klein: Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Parquet Capital Monique Nugent: Associate Director, Division of Hospital Medicine, South Shore Health *DOVE is actively seeking new Board Members at this time. * Board of Directors Position Description & Candidate Priorities & Application Engage communities and ensure programs and services to end domestic violence! DOVE is seeking candidates for its Board of Directors. The role of our Board is vital! In FY 2021, DOVE’s Board successfully ensured continued services for survivors – and employment for all staff – during the public health pandemic. In addition, the Board and Staff developed a Strategic Plan to guide the next 3 years. ​ DOVE has been working hard, especially over the past year, to strengthen our Racial Equity and Justice/ DEI efforts, to include not only recruiting a more diverse Board of Directors (racially, LGBQT identity, etc.) but also meaningfully engaging the Board in training and gaining a solid understanding of the connections between domestic and sexual violence and oppression in all its forms. ​ We are actively inviting applications for service on our Board of Directors. In addition to a passion for equity, justice, and ending sexual and domestic violence, we are seeking Board candidates with skills and expertise in the following areas: ​ Communications, Social Media, and Marketing Employment Law and/or Human Resources Finance and Business Management, including Strategic Financial Planning Philanthropy, Fundraising Property Management, Facilities Management; Development/Contractor Strategic Planning Wealth Management ​ Please consider applying, and/or share this information with others whom you think would be a good fit. Anchor 1

Mission Hope, healing, safety, social change. Working together to end domestic and partner violence. ​ DOVE is here. Our advocates work tirelessly to provide safe, calm, and caring support. All services are free and confidential. GET SUPPORT GIVE TODAY SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER DOVE Affirms Black Lives Matter , Stands Against Anti-Asian Violence , & Advocates For Reproductive Justice DOVE to Transform Group Shelter Life to Independent Apartment Living Launches new Housing & Economic Empowerment Program to aide dozens more seeking safe housing Get Support : DOVE's Programs and Services 24-Hour Hotline : 617.471.1234 Community Advocacy and Counseling : 617.770.4065 ext. 300 Legal Advocacy : 617. 770.4065 ext. 400 SafeLink (MA Statewide Hotline) : 877.785.2020 Email : info@dovema.org Subscribe to DOVE's Newsletter Sign me up! I’d like to receive news and updates. First name Last name Email Submit May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy Celebrate with DOVE at Thursday, May 2, 2024 Have fun and dance the night away as we celebrate DOVE's community and raise funds to sustain our essential programs and services. View Ticket + Sponsor Info Register for DOVE's Spring 2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Trainings! DOVE offers a 35 hour Domestic Violence Awareness Training twice annually, once in the Fall (September/October) and once in the Spring (March/April). Trainings are complete with expert speakers, videos, and role-plays, and provide a comprehensive overview of issues related to dating and domestic violence, as well as working with survivors. These trainings are offered to social service providers, advocates, law enforcement, health care workers, clergy, and anyone committed to helping end domestic violence. ​ If you are interested in attending a training, click the button below to sign up! Sign Up Here DOVE'S IMPACT THIS PAST YEAR Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report 2,479 Clients Served Through our Community-Based Advocacy Services, Children's Clinical Services, Civilian Domestic Violence Advocacy Services, Legal Advocacy Services, Quincy/Dedham District Court Outreach Services, and 24-Hour Hotline Calls 16 Adults / 13 Children 365 Days/Year Sheltered Our Emergency Shelter supports program participants to ground themselves after crisis or a period of homelessness. DOVE Support Staff helped to ensure the safety of program participants 365 days/year 24/7, while Advocates assisted participants to seek transitional and/or permanent housing and economic stability beyond shelter 4,892 Community Members Engaged Through Outreach Presentations and Trainings, YouthSpeak Presentations on Dating Abuse, and YouthSpeak Peer Educators in High School Programs Follow Us On Social Media! Contact Us

On behalf of DOVE’s staff, Board of Directors, and the Harvesting Hope event committee members, thank you for supporting DOVE’s Harvesting Hope 2022 Gala and Fundraiser. You helped us raise more than $200,000 for DOVE’s lifesaving programs serving victims and survivors of domestic and partner violence . As we remembered this past year's victims of domestic and partner violence, we also wanted to focus on the importance of education and prevention by featuring a motivational video centering on our YouthSpeak program. We envisioned this event to build hope for our survivors during these challenging times, hope for our supporters that every individual can make a difference, and hope for DOVE’s team that our work provides lifesaving effects. Harvesting Hope encompasses our mission to promote hope, healing, safety, and social change so all of us can work together to end domestic and partner violence. Thank you so much for building hope with us, and making this fundraiser the success that it was. As our motto for Harvesting Hope declares, “Help Save Lives and Families.” Take this motto with you beyond Harvesting Hope and join DOVE as we continue every day to empower survivors to build a life free from violence and fear. Together, we can accomplish much more. Thank you for your support and commitment to ending domestic and partner violence. ​ Please enjoy the video we presented during Harvesting Hope below. Thank You Everyone!

Thank You for Supporting Harvesting Hope You raised funds to help us care for survivors so they can thrive; nurture advocates and their work; and plant seeds of change to end domestic and partner violence. We appreciate you and all the support you gave DOVE through Harvesting Hope! Thank you so much to every person who came to the event, participated in the silent auction in person or virtually, donated to the event and in turn, helped fund our programs and services! You helped us raise over $176,000 dollars - all directly going to survivors DOVE serves in our community. ​ Our team is soaking in the generosity and heartwarming connections we've made through this event. ​ Now, we SAVE THE DATE for Let's Dance on May 2, 2024. Support Today Make a Donation Today Your Support For Harvesting Hope Helped Fund Community and Legal Advocates ​ Due to government funding being cut, DOVE was not able to maintain two open advocate positions for immigration and community advocacy. You can help us fund these positions again. Expand Access to Support Groups ​ With limited Community advocates, there are more limitations to the number of support groups we can host. By funding advocates, you provide better access to an expanse of support groups. Help Grow Our Efforts Organizing Survivor Events ​ With your help, advocates created a zoo day and magic show for children served by DOVE, and art-focused therapy for adult survivors. You can help us continue to organize community events for survivors. Thank You To Our Sponsors! Champion of Advocacy Champion Friend Healing Sponsor Advocacy Sponsor Support Sponsor Friend Sponsor First-Time Sponsor Patron Sponsor HH Sponsors Harvesting Hope 2023 Event Committee Jessica Cohen Community E ngagement and Events Manager Sharon Cain Lauren McCallum Elise Tenney Sadie Blanco Communications and Development Associate Mary Christo Robin Moyer Beth Porter Board Vice President Aileen Farrell Cindy Ouellette Sam Arrigal Hannah Marsh Mary Poluikis Not pictured: Stacy Murphy

Celebrate with DOVE at Thursday, May 2, 2024 Have fun and dance the night away as we celebrate DOVE's community and raise funds to sustain our essential programs and services. Join us for an exciting night out with plenty of fun activities, fabulous food, auctions, raffles, survivor speaker, staff appearances, fantastic music and of course - DANCING! ​ Let's Dance: Rise Above, Dance for DOVE is a lively, inclusive event at which folks from all corners of DOVE's community come together to celebrate DOVE's services and clients, and take a stand against domestic and partner violence. ​ May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy May 2nd 6-10pm Granite Links Golf Club, Quincy Support Let's Dance Today Become a Sponsor Purchase Tickets Make a Donation Today Raffle Thank You To Our Sponsors! Champion of Advocacy Champion Friend Hero of Hope Sponsor Advocate Sponsor Patron Sponsor Well Wisher Friend Sponsor Game Sponsor Let's Dance 2024 Event Commitee Sadie Blanco Communications and Development Associate Aileen Farrell Stacy Murphy Beth Porter Board Vice President Hannah Marsh Cindy Ouellette Sam Arrigal Lauren McCallum Mary Poluikis Sharon Cain Robin Moyer Elise Tenney

General Domestic Violence Resources Assessment of Change in Abusive People Power & Control Wheel Control Tactics Used By Abusive Partners Red Flags Disguised as Romantic Gestures Couples Counseling Relationship Bill of Rights Cycle of Abuse Relationship Spectrum Defining Domestic Violence Restraining Order Process Defining Healthy Relationships Restraining Order Information Domestic Violence & the Faith Community Supporting Patients How to Support Survivors Personalized Safety Plan Types of Abuse What Can I Do To Address Domestic Violence?

MAKE A DIFFERENCE SO MANY WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH DOVE! Host an Event A fundraising drive or event is a great way to bring together a group of people to support DOVE! CONTACT US Lunch & Learn Host a Lunch & Learn or other activity in your workplace or social setting! Participants come together for a three-hour event where they can eat lunch, have a DOVE staff person come speak about DOVE’s programs & put together personal care bags for survivors. CONTACT US Host a Friendraiser Host a get-together in your home or at a local restaurant and ask attendees to make a donation to DOVE. A DOVE staff will be available to present and answer questions about domestic violence and the work of the organization. CONTACT US Check out our Volunteer Opportunities DOVE offers many opportunities for group and individual volunteering projects. Join us today! View Opportunties Host a Book Club Host a book club or movie discussion centered around domestic violence and DOVE's advocacy in your home, workplace, or other social setting. CONTACT US Workplace Drive Encourage employees or colleagues to collect items on our Essential Items List. DOVE works with workplaces to coordinate drives, including donation pick-ups. CONTACT US Host a Jeans/Hat/Etc. Day at Your Office ​ Volunteer sets up a way for employees make a donation if they choose to ‘dress down’ and wear jeans/hat/etc. These contributions are donated to DOVE and DOVE provides material for an informational table the day of the event. CONTACT US Donate Cell Phone or Device DOVE collects used cell phones to be recycled, with proceeds going directly to DOVE’s client services programs. CONTACT US Attend a DOVE DV Training To raise awareness and prevent domestic violence, DOVE offers trainings, workshops and seminars to law enforcement, health care professionals, schools, businesses, social service providers, religious organizations and the community. LEARN MORE Matching Gifts Many employers match donations. You can easily search for your organization and fill out the necessary form to get your match. SEARCH MATCHING COMPANIES Commemorative or Tribute Gift Remember a loved one or celebrate a special event such as a graduation or a birthday, by making a special gift to DOVE, Inc. in their name. In return, DOVE will send a letter or certificate recognizing your honoree and your kindness. Our certificates also serve as thoughtful wedding or shower favors! DONATE Have other ideas for how to get involved at DOVE? ​ You can always reach out to us at development@dovema.org !

OUR HISTORY DOVE was established in 1978 as a result of the committed efforts of a number of volunteers. Members of the Quincy Mayor’s Commission on Women identified battering/spousal abuse as an issue of concern, and determined the need for a hotline, shelter, and legal advocacy for battered women in the community. Concerned community residents worked together with the Commission as well as the St. Boniface Church, Germantown, Quincy City Hospital, Quincy Police Department and the Office of the Norfolk County District Attorney to establish DOVE’s shelter and hotline. Volunteers initially covered the hotline beginning in July 1978; it is now staffed 24/7 by trained individuals who have completed DOVE’s 35-hour domestic violence training. In September 1978, DOVE opened the 1st domestic violence shelter on the South Shore. DOVE received its designation as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization by the IRS in 1979. The Legal Advocacy Program also began in 1978. The next year, further supportive services were provided to shelter residents, and in 1981 the current shelter building was purchased. DOVE’s services and community presence expanded in 2003 with the creation of the Community-Based Services & Outreach Office, now called the Community Advocacy & Prevention Services office. In 2004, DOVE expanded its outreach and prevention services by launching YouthSpeak, DOVE’s healthy relationships (and dating violence prevention) youth education program. In the fall of 2008, DOVE added a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, with an Advocate who serves the Quincy, Randolph, and Holbrook Police Departments, providing direct outreach to victims in “domestic incident” calls to which the police respond. She also conducts a weekly psycho-education group on Healthy Relationships with female offenders, many of whom are also victims of domestic violence, in the Norfolk County Community Corrections program. Since 1978, DOVE has sheltered nearly 5,000 families, answered more than 45,000 calls through our 24-hour hotline, and served over 3,000 clients through our community-based services. Donate Now! View Our Programs & Services!

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

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Kathleen Lydon Director, Community Services kathleen.lydon@dovema.org Kathleen Lydon, MSW, LICSW (she/her) earned her undergraduate Social Work degree at Providence College and holds a Master of Social Work degree from Wheelock College. Kathleen has a background in working with at-risk adolescents, many of whom have been exposed to violence; additionally, she has experience working with victims and survivors of sexual assault. Kathleen shares DOVE’s mission to provide strengths-based, empowerment-focused and trauma-informed services. Kathleen’s work with DOVE began in 2009 as a Social Work Intern and subsequently a community-based Advocate. She assumed her current position in 2012. Kathleen oversees DOVE’s domestic violence counseling & advocacy services, support groups, children services, civilian domestic violence services and DOVE’s clinical internship program. Kathleen is a native of Maine and currently resides with her husband and three children on the South Shore. RETURN TO ALL STAFF