When the room cleared after the symposium and the last chairs were stacked, our team went back to work because for us, showing up isn’t just an event, it is a daily commitment to advocacy and support.

We were there on May 6 because we see, every single day, what domestic and sexual violence looks like behind closed doors. And we also see what healing looks like when those doors are opened with care, safety, and support.

This past year alone:

• We answered more than 1,100 crisis hotline calls, many of them coming late at night from people who had just made the hardest decision of their lives.
• We provided legal and advocacy services to over 1,000 survivors, helping them navigate courtrooms, custody agreements, and protective orders.
• We offered emergency shelter to 179 adults and children, giving families not just a safe place to sleep—but a fresh start.
• We reached thousands of youth, parents, and community members through prevention education, because stopping violence before it starts is just as important as responding when it happens.

These aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet. For us they serve as moments of courage, transformation, and survival. Every number reflects a story that could have gone differently if help hadn’t been there.

We keep showing up because the need is real—and so is the hope.