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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

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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!

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

DOVE FUNDERS AND PARTNERS DOVE relies on local businesses, federal, state, and local government entities to serve our community: ​ Government Funding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – City of Quincy Office of the Norfolk County Commissioners MA Department of Children & Families MA Department of Public Health MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant MA Office for Victim Assistance Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grants Foundations/Funds Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Clipper Ship Foundation Copeland Family Foundation Dr. John F. McGee Foundation Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation George & Alice Rich Charitable Foundation Grace Brooks Trust Harold Brooks Foundation MA Bar Foundation TJX Foundation Verizon Wireless HopeLine New England Kids in Need Fund Verizon Foundation Worthwhile Life Foundation MEMBERSHIPS DOVE is a member of several local organizations standing together to end domestic violence. This journey requires sponsors, caring people, and a sincere dedication to change lives. 1/1

Individual Counseling & Advocacy Services All services are free and confidential, for more information contact our intake line 617.770.4065 x300 to schedule an appointment DOVE’s Community Advocates work with survivors to help them cope with their experiences and begin the healing process. Community Advocates work with survivors to address and identify safety risks and concerns to develop an individualized safety plan. Community Advocates can support survivors with offering a range of services including: emotional support safety planning & risk assessment resource navigation support making difficult decisions advocacy with and or connection to other service providers as needed. View Our Resources! Support for Family and Friends of Survivors Friends and family members of abuse survivors sometimes feel at a loss for how to support and help their loved one. DOVE provides information, referrals, education, and support to equip non-abusive friends and family members to better understand and support their loved ones. Address Confidentiality Program Assistance Certified through the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DOVE staff assist clients with the application process of the Address Confidentiality Program. The ACP provides a safe substitute address for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking to use as their legal address, as well as work and/or school address. Victim Compensation Application Assistance DOVE staff assist victims of domestic violence crimes with the application process for the Victim Compensation Program through the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. ​ For more information contact our intake line 617.770.4065 x300 to schedule an appointment

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!