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As domestic violence reports rise, funding to support survivors dwindles
More work to do but less money to do it with — that’s what domestic violence agencies throughout western Massachusetts are up against as Domestic Violence Awareness Month takes place throughout October.
“We’re finding that there are a lot of new callers, and this has really been the case for the last year, with a lot of situations of much higher risk and fear,” said Safe Passage Executive Director Marianne Winters.
A time to heal — and run: Safe Passage’s 21st Hot Chocolate Run raises record-breaking $836K
The run exceeded the nonprofit’s goal of $800,000, garnering a total of $836,545 by late Sunday afternoon, which is the most ever raised at Safe Passage’s preeminent annual fundraising opportunity. The money fuels the organization’s mission of addressing domestic violence in Hampshire County.
On the Air: Safe Passage on the Western Mass Business Show
On Thursday, November 14th, 2024, Safe Passage took to the airwaves on WHMP's Business show hosted by Tara Brewster to discuss all the programs we're running here at Safe Passage for survivors of domestic violence and to drum up excitement and support for the 21st annual Hot Chocolate Run.
‘Hot Chocolate Run’ raises nearly $835K for victims of domestic violence
Nearly 6,000 runners and walkers took to the starting line for the annual Hot Chocolate Run in Northampton. All running not only for hot chocolate but also to help the non-profit organization, ‘Safe Passage’ put an end to domestic violence.