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Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) 2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) started as a "Day of Unity" in 1981 to connect advocates and survivors across the country who were working to end domestic and intimate partner violence. Eventually recognition started building on local, state, and nationwide levels. In October 1987, the first DVAM was celebrated and is now an important month for all service organizations across the country. DOVE is so excited to connect with our community in raising awareness throughout the month. We have so much planned and there are so many ways to get involved! Buy A DVAM Lawn Sign! We'll keep updating this next section of the website every day to correspond with our calendar! (Click on squares for more details) DOVE is honored to celebrate Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October. We hope you can join us in celebrating and raising awareness of this important issue. For just $45, you can have a beautifully designed lawn sign, with included metal frames, to show your support for DOVE and ending domestic and intimate partner violence in your community. All you need to do is use the payment form to purchase your lawn sign, then follow the instructions in your emailed receipt to coordinate pick-up (at our Community Office) or delivery (within 5 miles of our Community Office) on designated days. DVAM Lawn Sign

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

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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

Support Groups All services, including support groups, are free and confidential. To join a support group please call our intake line: 617-770-4065 ext. 300 DOVE’s support groups are 8-weeks long and focused on providing attendees with education around domestic violence while also processing trauma and getting support from others. Each week the group will talk about a topic and gain skills and new understandings. The sessions' themes are as followed: ​ Session 1: Introduction and Types of Abuse Session 2: The Cycle of Violence Session 3: Impact of Domestic Violence on our Bodies Session 4: Safety Planning Session 5: Warning Signs Session 6: Healthy Relationships Session 7: Boundaries and Self-Esteem Session 8: Coping Skills and Self-Care DOVE offers groups at various times in the year specifically for: ​ LGBTQIA+ survivors Parents Chinese survivors For more information on groups at DOVE, please call our intake line: 617-770-4065 ext. 300

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

WE BELIEVE EVERY HOME SHOULD BE A SAFE HOME DOmestic Violence Ended WE BELIEVE ... that all people have the right to live without fear of abuse. Since our founding in 1978, DOVE has expanded from a crisis hotline to a multi-service organization providing comprehensive direct services and support for victims of dating and domestic violence, as well as their children. DOVE works specifically with adults, teens, and children who have been abused, emotionally and financially, as well as physically and sexually. DOVE’s services include crisis intervention, danger assessment and safety planning, supportive counseling, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and representation, and community outreach, education, and training. DOVE remains the only domestic violence shelter and community-based service provider based in Norfolk County, and also serves the greater South Shore. DOVE strives to educate individuals, families and the community at-large to help change the societal conditions that allow domestic violence to persist. Our efforts address the isolation and vulnerability faced by victims of domestic violence and the enormous emotional, psychological, and financial toll violence takes on victims, their children, and the community. ​ In addition to offering services that increase the safety of survivors, DOVE conducts Outreach and Educational Presentations about domestic violence to civic and community groups; churches and faith-based organizations; schools, colleges, and universities; and others. DOVE provides training for health and social service providers about working with survivors, as well as to businesses and employers regarding policies and practices. ​ All of our services are grounded in advocacy, survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches. We respect each person’s right to choose their own path. We offer our resources and expertise to increase safety and access to supports in order to promote well-being. We assist individuals who are at different places in their process, exploring options in the community, pursuing legal remedies or seeking to leave an abusive relationship. We do not tell a person what to do, but rather we support individuals in making their own decisions. Our services are confidential and offered with compassion in a comfortable setting. View Our Mission Learn About Our History Get Involved Today!

Thank You for Supporting DOVE's Lifesaving Services! Now more than ever, DOVE needs your help. With your donation, you are supporting DOVE's vital programs and services to assist survivors of domestic violence and their families in our communities. ​ Ways to Give Make a one-time donation through our form. ​ Then, check to see if your employer will match to double your impact! Give Today Become a Sustainer of Safety. ​ Join our group of monthly donors to make a sustained impact for the survivors we serve. Learn More Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone. Use our donation form below and we will follow up. Give Today Send a Stock Donation. ​ There is always more than one way to give. Get in touch with us to find out how to donate today. Learn More Utilize a Donor-Advised Fund. ​ You can use our DAF Direct form to submit a donation. Give Today Donation Form For more information regarding donations and for more ways to become involved, please contact: Sadie Blanco Communications & Development Associate sadie.blanco@dovema.org (617) 890-5667 DOVE Tax Identification Number: 04-2667808 DAF More Ways to Give: Establish a Gift Through Estate Planning You can make a significant contribution by a bequest through your will, life insurance policy, or bonds. Pass down your generosity and commitment to DOVE through future generations. ​ Please contact Sadie Blanco, sadie.blanco@dovema.org , for more information.

PARTNER BEHAVIORS AND THINGS TO KNOW DOWNLOAD THIS INFORMATION DOES MY PARTNER? ​ Call me names? ​ Put me down or make me feel bad about myself? ​ Blame me when things to wrong? ​ Get jealous when I go out with friends? ​ Tell me what to wear or what to do? ​ Make me feel like I can't do anything right? ​ Frequently accuse me of cheating on them? ​ Push, hit, shove, or threaten me? ​ Control my access to my money? ​ Threaten to harm or kill a pet, or someone I care about? ​ Check up on me too often? ​ Call or text me too often? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you may be in an unhealthy or unsafe relationship. You are not alone and support is available. COULD MY RELATIONSHIP BE AFFECTING MY HEALTH? ​ Besides the physical injuries from abuse, the ongoing stress of having a controlling or violent partner can affect other areas of your physical or emotional health. ​ Am I depressed or anxious? Am I over eating and gaining weight? Under eating and losing weight? Do I drink, smoke, or use drugs to cope? Do I have frequent headaches or back / abdominal pain? ​ People experiencing abuse are 2 times more likely to be in poor health due to control of abusive partner . ​ ​ ​ There are safe steps you can take to get help. THINGS TO KNOW ... ​ Abuse is never your fault! ​ Violence can affect anyone. It touches people of every culture, race, class, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation. People with disabilities, immigrants, and refugees often face additional risks. ​ Physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse are used by one person to gain power and control over the other partner. ​ Alcohol and/or drugs do not cause someone to be abusive and controlling. Violence is a choice. ​ Abuse does not go away over time. It usually gets worse over time. ​ Children are affected when they live in a home with domestic abuse. Contact Us 24-Hour Hotline: 617.471.1234 or 888.314.3683 ​ Supportive Counseling Services: 617.770.4065 x 300 ​ Legal Helpline: 617.770.4065 x400 ​ Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates: ​ Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth communities: Maureen Flores: 617.653.4226 ​​ ​ Holbrook, Milton and Randolph communities: Julie Thermidor: 617.831.8326 ​ ​ ​ Dedham and Norwood communities: Sarah Kinnane: 857.939.3058 Media inquiry: jessica.cohen@dovema.org ​ Events & fundraising: development@dovema.org ​ In-kind donations: development@dovema.org ​ Volunteer inquiries: development@dovema.org ​ Employment opportunities ​ Order materials & posters ​ Training, workshops, and speaking engagements: jen.bolton@dovema.org

Essential Items List Survivors are often forced to leave everything behind to seek safety for themselves and their children. You can help them ease the transition to safety and stability by providing some of these key items. We sincerely appreciate all of the thoughtful donations offered and received during these difficult times. If you are not able to donate essential items, we encourage monetary donations to help support DOVE’s work with our clients. Thank you and we hope you stay safe and healthy. This list was updated on 3/27/24 : Currently, DOVE is seeking specific it ems for donation, including: ​​ ​ ​ ​ Twin and Queen comforters / bed in a bag - urgent need Small microwave - urgent need Trash bag s Shaving cream and razors Deodorant Sanitary pads and tampons (hygiene products) Baby wipes Toilet paper Paper towels Full-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion...etc.) Hair brushes and accessories Kitchen and cleaning supplies $25 Uber gift cards $25-50 Stop and Shop gift cards $25 Target or Walmart gift cards DOVE needs your support. Our families have immediate needs! Please help. ​ ★ Bed in a Bag - Twin ★ Bath Towels/Washcloths ★ Plastic Mattress Covers – Twin ★ Dish Sets – Plates/Bowls/Cups ★ Silverware ★ Lunch Boxes – For Adults and Children ★ Bus and T Pass ★ Paper Towels ★ Hand Soap ★ Shampoo ★ Toilet Paper ★ Antibacterial Wipes ★ Baby Wash ★ Formula ★ Brooms & Dustpan ★ Antibacterial Wipes ★ School Snacks ★ Juice Boxes * All donations must be new and full sized. Although we greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness, we cannot accept these items if they are used or travel sized. OTHER ITEMS IN NEED Please email development@dovema.org to check if we are in current need of an item on this list. • Fans • Alarm Clocks • Floor Rugs (Small) • Water Bottles • Pillows* • Plastic Storage Bins • Sandwich Bags • Aluminum Foil • Plastic Silverware • Tupperware • Pots & Pans • Umbrellas • Flash lights • Children/Teen Backpacks • Napkins • Paper Plates/Bowls/Cups • Stamps • Journals • Copy Paper • Pack-n-Plays • Bottles • Pacifiers • Sippy Cups • Baby Food* • Baby Powder • Laundry Baskets • Body Lotion • Body Wash • Floss • Mouthwash • Q-tips • Cotton Balls • Deodorant* • Razors/Shaving Cream • Hairbrushes/Combs • Hair Accessories • Hair Styling Products • Chapstick • Sunscreen • Bath Mats* • Shower Liners • Mops • Sponges • Lysol Spray • Floor Cleaners • Laundry Detergent • Bleach • Trash Bags* • All-purpose Cleaners • Dishwashing Liquid • Coffee/Filters • Snack Items • Cereal • Canned Goods • Boxed Goods • Pasta & Sauce • Baking Supplies– Flour, Sugar, Oil, Etc. • Target Gift Card • Wal-Mart Gift Card • Stop & Shop Gift Card • CVS Gift Card To make a donation, please call us at 617,770.4065 or email development@dovema.org to learn drop-off locations and times and to make certain your items fit our current needs. Storage is very limited, so we cannot accept all donations at all times. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Help Support Harvesting Hope View Sponsorship Opportunities 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 Want to sponsor Harvesting Hope? Your support as an event sponsor shows our community members that you stand with us against domestic and part ner 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. Learn About Sponsorship Opportunities Want to become a Champion Sponsor? As a C hampion sponsor, you will be approached only once for the entire year, en compassing both of our signature fundraising events. Co nsolidating 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. Become a Champion Sponsor Today Please let us know any seating preferences in the Comments section of the form. Return to Home