"He killed one of my dogs - stomped him to death over sunglasses," said a domestic violence survivor. "It got worse when he was beating my animals. It was either me or the animals. Unfortunately, I pick them over me and I regret that every single day of my life." This domestic...
Being a home environment, there are many opportunities at Sylvia's Place for those willing to be a part of helping surivors of domestic violence gain back their confidence and independence. Clickhereto volunteer. Item Donations It is our goal that when one of our families resides in shelter or...
When I volunteered as a social worker at a domestic violence shelter in a developing country, I imagined the position for which my university experience had prepared me. I imagined conducting intake interviews and walking around from organization to organization seeking support that the women would ...
When I volunteered as a social worker at a domestic violence shelter, I imagined previous experience had prepared me. I imagined conducting interviews and seeking support everywhere for the women to rebuild their lives. I felt as if I already had months of experience, experience gained in the ...
Jaxson Turner, now 13, is the founder of his own charity—N2Y2C, a nonprofit he has been running with his mother’s help for three years. He has four main projects: feeding the homeless, domestic violence awareness, back to school supplies for classmates in need, and a Christmas project...