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Virtual Community Conversation

HAWC was proud to offer the first of a series of virtual Community Conversations via Facebook Live on Thursday, August 19. During our first Community Conversation, HAWC’s Senior Manager of Educational Programming Elisabeth Nash Wrenn chatted with Jessica Stevens, Program Coordinator of the Prevention, Education, Advocacy and Response (PEAR) Program at Salem State University, about …

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Volunteer Spotlight: Making use of all the Tools in the Tool Box

Calling our 24-hour hotline is the first time many survivors engage with HAWC services. With that in mind, we rely on a team of highly-trained, compassionate volunteers to be available to speak with someone who is experiencing abuse at a moment’s notice, no matter the day of the week or time of day. Volunteer Stephanie …

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Executive Director Sara Stanley Wins Diamond Award

Congratulations to Sara Stanley, HAWC’s Executive Director, for being named one of six inaugural recipients of the North Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Awards, recognizing extraordinary women leaders in business who make an impact on the community. Sara and her fellow recipients were honored for demonstrating a commitment for leading with purpose, empowering women, and …

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An Adorable New Friend at HAWC’s Emergency Shelter

The staff at HAWC strives to engage each and every child and teen staying at our Emergency Shelter. While some benefit from story time, creating art, or playing outside, others benefit from the love of a furry friend! Tori Brown, HAWC’s Children’s Services Advocate, was faced with finding new ways to engage the younger residents …

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Impacting Survivors Beyond the North Shore

Sasha and her boyfriend traveled to Massachusetts from Texas to attend a friend’s wedding. When they got back to their hotel room that night, Sasha’s boyfriend violently assaulted her. She went to the Lynn District Court to file an abuse prevention order, and there she met Melissa Weed, HAWC’s Senior SAFEPLAN Advocate. Sasha was scared …

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Thank you to our Loyal Walkers!

While we missed gathering with our supporters at the Salem Common for the 29th Annual Walk for HAWC, we are so grateful to share that the event, held virtually this year in response to COVID-19, raised more than $84,000, surpassing our fundraising goal! Thank you to every single person who walked, donated, shared information about …

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Volunteer Spotlight: Bonnie Stafford, A Natural Advocate for Survivors

We are incredibly lucky to have many loyal volunteers who have long-supported HAWC’s mission. We would like to tell you about Bonnie Stafford, who has served as a Legal Advocate Volunteer at HAWC for approximately 15 years. Bonnie started out volunteering in the Gloucester District Court, and now primarily assists clients applying for abuse prevention …

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Daughters of Darkness Virtual Festival a Big Success!

The fourth annual Daughters of Darkness Virtual Festival & Dark Arts Market held in April was a tremendous success, raising nearly $10,000 for HAWC’s programs. The festival was started by Amber Newberry, owner of Die with Your Boots On. Amber was later joined by Laurie Moran, Amber’s co-owner at FunDead Publications and owner of The …

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A Note from our Executive Director

Dear Friends & Supporters of HAWC, First and foremost, I would like to emphatically and sincerely say: THANK YOU! The challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic these past 15 months have been unlike anything we could have imagined. You have risen to the occasion and supported us during this challenging time. Because of you, HAWC …

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Commemorating Pride & Raising Awareness

HAWC is continuously working to create a culture of inclusivity and support for all survivors of domestic violence and for all marginalized communities, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer and/or Transgender (LGBQ and/or T) survivors. June is Pride Month, which was born in response to the historic 1969 Stonewall revolution protesting police violence against members of …

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Support Groups Available at the Click of a Button

When the infection rate of COVID-19 began to drastically rise in March 2020, HAWC had to quickly adjust to offering our services in new, unfamiliar ways. Our Domestic Violence Support Groups are traditionally held in person at each of our Community-Based Offices with the intention of providing psychoeducational support to survivors and to build a …

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Early Trauma Intervention Sparks Survivor’s Passion for Keeping Others Safe

Jake* was only five when he first remembers his dad, Mark*, hurting him. Mark was physically violent toward Jake, his brother, and their mom, Linda*. After a particularly violent incident, the police became involved, and Jake’s dad was on the run. That’s when Linda turned to HAWC. Because the family’s situation was so dangerous, they …

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Emergency Shelter

If you are in imminent danger and need to use HAWC's emergency shelter, call HAWC's 24-Hour Hotline any time of the day or week.

1-800-547-1649

You may also be referred to HAWC's emergency shelter via a community advocate, a doctor, the police, or SafeLink.

Locations

HAWC serves 23 cities on Massachusetts' North Shore from the five central locations listed below.

  • Salem Office
    27 Congress Street
    Salem, MA 01970
    Office: 978-744-8552
    Fax: 978-745-6886
  • Gloucester Outreach Office
    Office: 978-283-8642
    Fax: 978-282-3251
  • Lynn Outreach Office
    Office: 781-592-9900
    Fax: 781-592-1460
  • North Shore Medical Center
    Office: 978-354-4383
    Office: 978-354-4894

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HAWC Locations

HAWC serves 23 cities on Massachusetts’ North Shore from the five central locations listed below.

  • Salem, MA 978-744-8552
  • Gloucester, MA 978-283-8642
  • Lynn, MA 781-592-9900
  • North Shore Medical Center 978-354-4383
  • For 24-hour support, call our hotline at: 1-800-547-1649
  • Para apoyo llama nuestra linea de 24 horas a 1-800-547-1649.

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