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Safe Passage operates on a limited budget, and donations of new and gently used items help us direct our limited resources towards our programs and services.
We accept donated items year-round at our office (43 Center Street, Northampton, M-F 9-5). Because we have very limited storage space and may not be in need of your items at certain times, we ask that you please call us in advance at (413) 586-1125 to arrange your donation.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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Posted on Thursday, July 7, 2011
Safe Passage announces new Executive Director
The board of directors of Safe Passage is thrilled to announce the appointment of Marianne Winters as our new Executive Director. Marianne brings a wide range of leadership, management, and organizational experience to her role as Safe Passage's Executive Director. She is widely respected, locally and state-wide, as a stalwart advocate for survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence. Winters served as Director of the Everywoman's Center at UMass at Amerst, Executive Director of the The Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts, and Director of Jane Doe, Inc. of Massachusetts. Since 2006, Winters has been the principal in a firm that consults for organizations with social justice missions.
Throughout its 34 year history, Safe Passage has worked consistently to bring attention to domestic violence and oppression and to help women and their children achieve freedom from abuse. All of Safe Passage programs are free, accessible and confidential. Services include shelter, peer-support, counseling, education, advocacy, legal support and community education. Safe Passage primarily serves women and children in Hampshire County. Safe Passage believes that empowerment is crucial to ending domestic violence and that through the empowerment of the individual, we can effectively work to change the whole of society.
"I am really excited that Marianne Winters has accepted the position of Executive Director of Safe Passage", said longtime Board member Yoko Kato. "She is the ideal person to continue to lead our tenured staff - all of whom are so committed the work of ending violence."
Gail Kielson, President of the Board of Safe Passage said, "As Safe Passage enters its 35th year of service to the community, we are excited to have Ms. Winters in the crucial position of leadership. She brings a unique sensitivity to the issues facing the domestic violence movement. She fully embraces the essential need to engage the community in understanding the roots of violence and oppression, and supporting the work of Safe Passage. Marianne is grounded in the philosophy of Safe Passage which provides women with the support and information that they need in order to make their own choices to keep themselves and their children safe and to rebuild their lives in the wake of domestic violence. We look forward to continued growth under the leadership of Marianne Winters."
Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011
Thank you!
Thank you!
On Sunday, April 10, the Northampton's own Young@Heart Chorus performed a special concert to benefit the important work of Safe Passage and CISA. Joining the Chorus were local bands LuxDeluxe and Spouse.
The Young@Heart Chorus, whose members range in age from 72 to 89, is well-known and loved locally. The Chorus is also world-renowned, selling out large theaters across the US and the world. An inspirational documentary film about the chorus was released worldwide several years ago, bringing the Chorus to an even wider audience.
Over 1600 enthusiastic audience members joined us for this terrific concert. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to this benefit--our audience, our sponsors, and most especially, the talented and generous performers!Thank you to our major sponsors!
Lathrop Retirement Communities
Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011
Hot Chocolate Run 2010
The seventh annual Hot Chocolate Run was a tremendous success. 5,000 runners and walkers helped us raise $135,000 for Safe Passage's programs! Please visit the Hot Chocolate Run website learn more. Thank you for your support!
Labels: Events
Posted on Sunday, December 5, 2010
Annual fact sheet on domestic violence in Massachusetts
Safe Passage is part of a statewide network of organizations working against domestic violence and sexual assault. Safe Passage serves all of Hampshire County; other programs serve smaller, more densely populated regions in the state.
Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts coalition of domestic violence and sexual assault programs, recently released a fact sheet with current statistics and facts about domestic violence in Massachusetts. Although Safe Passage's services help hundreds of people every year, there is still much to be done. Please support us!
Posted on Thursday, September 30, 2010
Our new mission statement
This summer, Safe Passage's board and staff came together to create an updated mission statement for the organization. We are proud to share it with you!
Safe Passage Mission Statement
2010
Safe Passage is committed to ending domestic violence and oppression in women’s lives. All Safe Passage programs are free, accessible and confidential. Our comprehensive services include shelter, peer-support, counseling, education, advocacy, legal support and community education. We primarily serve women and children in Hampshire County.
Safe Passage provides women with the support and information that they need in order to make their own choices to keep themselves and their children safe and to rebuild their lives in the wake of domestic violence. We believe that empowerment is crucial to ending domestic violence and that through the empowerment of individuals, we can effectively work to change the whole of society.
We believe that:
- Violence is learned.
- Violence is a choice.
- Violence is preventable.
- Domestic violence is not about loss of control; it is about exerting control over another person.
While we recognize that domestic violence is primarily men’s violence against women, we believe that all people are entitled to safe and healthy relationships. Given this, we offer services to anyone who has experienced domestic violence, regardless of the person's gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Posted on Wednesday, September 22, 2010
2010
Quilt raffle to benefit Safe Passage
Marjie Cahn recently created and donated this gorgeous quilt to Safe Passage.
We hope you'll buy a raffle ticket (or five!) to support Safe Passage. Tickets are available at our office from Monday-Friday, 9-5, and at Happy Valley, 229 Main St., Northampton. Please stop by Happy Valley to see the quilt for yourself!
The quilt is approximately 36" x 48" inches.
Raffle tickets are $3 each, two for $5 or five for $10. Drawing will be held in the fall. Click here for another view of the quilt!
Thank you to Marjie Cahn and to the staff of Happy Valley for their support!
Posted on Friday, July 9, 2010
Thank you!
On May 23, the Clarion Hotel hosted Stories of Strength: An Evening to Benefit Safe Passage. This event celebrated Safe Passage's 33 years of service in Hampshire County as well as the strength of survivors of domestic violence.
The event featured remarks by three women who are working to address domestic violence in Hampshire County and beyond. Lena Sclove, a senior at Amherst Regional High School, has spent the past two years leading writing groups that she developed for the women and children who live in Safe Passage’s shelter. In her speech, Lena spoke about the importance of giving a voice to those who have been silenced by society.
Yoko Kato, a Safe Passage board member, spoke about her personal experience with domestic violence. In 1992, Yoko’s daughter and grandson were murdered in Northampton by the child’s father. In her speech, Yoko exhibited strength and bravery as she shared her experiences and how they have galvanized her to raise awareness about domestic violence in Massachusetts and Japan.
Mary Lauby delivered the final speech of the evening. As Executive Director of Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts coalition against domestic violence and sexual assault, Mary works to represent organizations like Safe Passage at the state level. Mary shared some startling statistics about domestic violence in the Commonwealth, and connected the daily work of Safe Passage with the state and federal movements against domestic violence.
In addition to these inspiring speakers, the evening featured silent and live auctions of a wide variety of items, including artwork, gift certificates for restaurants and services, and concert tickets.
The event raised $17,000 for Safe Passage's programs, helping us to continue to respond to the hundreds of women and children who seek our services every year.
Thank you for your support!
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Thanks to our generous sponsors!
Activist:
Citizens Bank
Advocates:
Claire Bateman/Running Fox Studio
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Gravity Switch
Lightlife Foods
Table Sponsors:
Integrity Development & Construction
United Bank
The Bank of Western MA, A Division of People's United
Small World Fund for Children
Supporters:
BMC HealthNet Plan
Florence Savings Bank
Freedom Credit Union
Mark Berens Animal Hospital
Northampton Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Labels: Events
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010
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