Domestic Violence

Promoting Safe Havens for DV Survivors & Grieving the Pet I Left Behind

In commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Shanay Bell — our Director of Communications — honors the dog she left behind and writes about a CFNJ legacy fund that will support sanctuaries for survivors and their pets. If you’re in danger and need help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 / TTY 1-800-787-3224 or text “START” to 88788.…

CFNJ Announces Statewide Initiative to Support Safe Havens for DV Survivors & Their Pets

September 18, 2024 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) launched a new fund today that aims to ensure at least one domestic violence shelter in every county can house survivors and their pets — helping them find refuge together. Supported through the Quinn’s Corner Fund, these grants will cover everything from vet bills and staff training to capital expenses and planning funds.…

Fundholder Briefing on Domestic Violence in New Jersey

The Community Foundation of New Jersey is pleased to sponsor an in-depth fundholder briefing hosted by the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers in partnership with the Stone Foundation and the Mary Owen Borden Memorial Foundation. When: Thursday, September 12, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am Where: Children’s Specialized Hospital, 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ Speakers: Anna Diaz-White, 180 Turning Lives Around of Monmouth County Jane Hanson, Partners for Women and Justice (PFWJ) of Essex County Pamela Jacobs, New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) Claudia Ratzlaff, Avanzar of Atlantic County Jill Zinckgraf, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) of Warren County During this Funder Briefing, we’ll explore the broad range of services required to address domestic violence and how the work has evolved in New Jersey to create greater, long-term impact.…

No More Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

This October, we’re doing three things: We’re spreading the word about the countless New Jerseyans affected by domestic violence and sexual assault, including: The 1 in 3 women who have experienced sexual assault or domestic violence at some point in their lives The 1 in 6 men who experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18 The 2 out of 3 victims who come forward and say no one helped them We’re joining with Gary’s Wine & Marketplace to say no more.…

Fundholder Project: Keeping Carly’s Love and Legacy Alive

October 15, 2014 Nothing is more heartbreaking than losing a child. Haworth, New Jersey native Carly Elizabeth Hughes was just two days shy of her 24th birthday when she was diagnosed with gastric cancer in October 2012. She fought the disease with determination and endured radiation, chemotherapy, and multiple operations before passing away on February 17, 2013.…

Turning Lives Around 180 Degrees

October 18, 2013 Turning one’s life around – if necessary, a full 180 degrees – can be difficult, particularly for victims of domestic and sexual violence.  180 Turning Lives Around seeks to help individuals do just that, providing services to women, men, and children throughout Monmouth County.…