Create Change

Create Change

Forty years ago, talking about domestic abuse was frowned upon. Society’s focus on traditional families and gender roles caused many to view abuse as a private issue within couples, and many blamed the survivors for their own injuries. While the conversations...
Leave a Legacy

Leave a Legacy

For 40 years HAWC has provided abuse survivors with the services and programs they need to rebuild their lives. Through planned giving, you ensure that your legacy as a domestic abuse advocate lives on for many years. Consider consulting with a financial advisor or...
Help Someone You Know

Help Someone You Know

Shame and guilt, emotional abuse, cultural and religious tradition, and societal misconceptions contribute to an abuse survivor’s silence. As a result, you might not realize that a person you love is experiencing abuse. However, with one in three women and one...
Workplace Giving

Workplace Giving

HAWC provides programs and services that help abused women, children, men, and nonbinary people in Massachusetts’ North Shore with the help of local businesses. By building a charitable and sustainable relationship with HAWC, your corporation can advocate for a...