Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Child Sexual Abuse is an epidemic that isn’t often spoken about. Let’s break the silence together. This workshop will focus on what adults can do to help prevent child sexual abuse. We will be sharing a powerful resource- The Enough Abuse […]
Moderator, Jonathan Thompson (JTs Chronicles) will speak openly with school personnel in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign. Panelists include: Andre King, History Teacher, Sandwich Middle School Ross Jatkola, Head Football Coach, Barnstable High School Henry St. Julien, Asst. Principal, Falmouth High School WHEN: March 24, 2022 TIME: 10:00am […]
Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. The White Ribbon Day, an annual international campaign, invites men and boys to be part of the solution in ending violence against women and all forms of gender-based violence. This event is hosted by our Independence House Men’s Action Group. Please join us […]
The third and final installation in a powerful series.
Men survivors of sexual violence will share their experiences, impacts, healing, and answer your questions. 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. A collaboration between the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and MenHealing
Immigrants’ Day at the State House is one of MIRA’s proudest traditions, with 26 years of history in advocacy. Each spring, we bring together hundreds of immigrants and refugees to the State House to hear from public officials and advocate for our communities’ legislative and budget priorities. As we did last year, the event will […]
Nearly one year following the tragic passing of Jahaira DeAlto, we are coming together as a community to commemorate and honor her legacy. The night will include a sit-down dinner, community speakers, an open mic for guests to share their memories of Jahaira, and raffle drawings. All proceeds raised from ticket sales and independent donations […]
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth invites you to join us on the steps of the State House on March 31st – the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The event is tentatively planned to begin at 10:00am. A flyer has been attached, and more information for the event will be updated and can be found here. The Commission calls […]
Our first event is open to anyone interested in attending and will be held at Younity in Gloucester on April 7th. The evening will include a march as well as musical and spoken word performances by survivors and other members of the community. We are also currently looking for people who are willing to anonymously […]
The Annual Awards Gala is a black tie-optional event with an elegant red carpet arrival, cocktail hour, refreshments, banquet, awards ceremony, musical entertainment, online auction, dancing, and much more. Be part of our largest and most important fundraising event and join us as we honor distinguished individuals who have contributed in many exceptional ways to our communities. Reserve your […]
Registration is now open for our virtual Jazz Brunch Gala on Sunday, April 10, from 11 to noon! Please join RESPOND's Board of Directors and staff for a morning of jazz standards and program updates. We can't wait to share with you what's new, what our community has made possible this last year, and where RESPOND is […]
MAAV's 9th Annual Community Coffee House is back as an in-person event! Join us on Sunday, April 10 as we celebrate healthy relationships while enjoying the talents of Melrose. Called Voices Against Violence, the Coffee House will feature performances centered around the themes of friendship, love and healthy relationships. It will begin at 4:00 pm at Temple Beth Shalom, […]
