On Sunday, May 1st, the Becca Schmill Foundation will present “Social Media and Our Youth: A VIRTUAL Mental Health Forum,” at 2:00 pm EDT. Please join us for this free event which includes two consecutive and informative panels featuring nationally recognized and esteemed researchers, child/adolescent mental health professionals, teachers, and youth advocates. Panelists will discuss the significant evidence linking social media use […]

Traditional Opening Welcome by Cambridge City Mayor’s Office Wampanoag Speakersfrom Aquinnah, Herring Pond & Mashpee Closing Informational Table Ribbon skirts and regalia are encouraged Transportation from Martha’s Vineyard is available

Let's Dance: Rise Above, Dance for DOVE is coming up! Join the DOVE community for a lively evening featuring fun activities, raffles, auction done by auctioneer Erin Ward, survivor speakers, staff appearances, music from DJ Chris Roxx and best of all - DANCING! Buy your tickets before April 5th for a discounted price of $100!

Join us on the patio for our 2nd annual Kentucky Derby themed night of camaraderie and philanthropy as we raise awareness and support for our mission at The Easton Country Club in Easton, MA from 6:00-10:00 pm! A Celebration of Resilience! Resilience is something we can all identify with.  The past two years have shown […]

Since 1977, Casa Myrna has been there to support survivors as they escape domestic violence and recover from the trauma of abuse. With your help, we've grown from a single shelter for women and children fleeing violence into an organization that serves thousands of survivors and their children annually as they rebuild lives free from […]

The Mother's Day Walk for Peace (MDW4P) is a beloved 26-year-long Boston tradition and celebration of our potential to create more peaceful communities.  It is the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s (LDBPI) largest fundraising event to grow and sustain our services, advocacy, and training.  Our goal is to equip survivors with the tools, resources and […]

Save the date for MACA's 12th Annual Statewide Conference! Healing, Hope & Justice: An Advanced Conversation Join us IN-PERSON for a full day of learning, professional development, and networking with multidisciplinary child abuse professionals from across the state! May 10th, 8:00am-4:30pm DoubleTree Hilton in Westborough, MA Featuring keynote speaker Tony Porter, CEO of A Call to […]

Asian Women for Health, a community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women’s health and wellness, is hosting its 10th annual State of Asian Women’s Health Conference online next Tuesday, May 10th.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Look Back to Move Forward: Asian Communities’ Access to a Healthy Future ”.  The conference will focus on […]

Register Now! This Summit is for all races and cultures to explore the creation of a world where racial, economic, political, and cultural equity for all beings, including Mother Earth, is a way of life. This is a time of great awakening and truth telling for the liberation of all in active decision making and […]

On Thursday, May 12, join more than 200 of our closest supporters to honor The Second Step's 30th anniversary and to celebrate the successes of so many resilient survivors in our community. There's no time like the present to get your tickets and check out our 3 amazing Benefit Drawing Packages. We can't wait to see […]

Strengthening Healthcare Collaborations: Considerations, Tools and Strategies for Community- and Hospital-based Providers When Use of Violence in Relationships is Identified Symposium Registration Please register below for the symposium, which will take place on Thursday, May 19 from 10am-1pm via Zoom. Login information will be shared separately in advance of the event.

Survivors of domestic abuse will share artistic and creative works in response to their experiences. The expressive arts are a profound, therapeutic outlet for those of us who are processing overwhelming experiences of trauma and abuse.  The arts also provide a deeper, more powerful experience for all of us who are working to better understand the complexities […]