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Join NoSilence NoViolence for a sparkling evening in support of a shining cause! Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-8:30 PM at The Thursday Club 1224 Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA 92107 Early Bird Pricing (June-end of August): Single: $85 Pair: $160 VIP Tables: $900 Reserve a full table to enjoy the evening with friends and […]

by Mary Simmons April is child abuse awareness month. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), like abuse, neglect, and witnessing domestic violence, can have lasting effects on mental well-being. According to Monica Ditta, AMFT, ACEs create a state of toxic stress in children, essentially wiring their brains to perceive the world as a dangerous place. This can […]

by Victoria Scalo 1. What interested you in joining NoSilence NoViolence as a volunteer? I am a survivor of Domestic Violence and NSNV provided me with life-saving resources when I needed them most. I attribute a significant amount of my healing and transformation to my extremely positive experience with NSNV. I am honored to now […]

…and NoSilence NoViolence got this new client off the streets. by Ellen Yaffa  N was referred to NoSilence NoViolence by CPS (Child Protective Services). She was sleeping in her car with her two children, ages eight and five months. NSNV was able to assist immediately. First, we secured an Airbnb for the three of them […]

We are lucky to welcome three new volunteers who bring valuable skills to our Marketing Team and Board of Directors:  Chandra O’Ree, Board of Directors With a professional background in mental health and marketing, and a degree in Sociology, Chandra will focus on increasing outreach to both survivors and potential partners. Her dedication to social […]

Recently, we received a call from a partner agency, One Safe Place. “D,” a young mother with two children, had recently left her abusive husband and found safety in a shelter. It was time for the family to leave the shelter, and they found an apartment but did not have the financial means to complete […]

Domestic violence and its many faces — relationship violence, child abuse, gender violence, psychological abuse and more — affect far more people than we can ever know. We work alongside survivors, and those still being abused, with no knowledge of their struggles. We wait in line with them at the grocery store, sit next to […]

Join NoSilence NoViolence for our 10th annual fundraiser! Celebrate the strength of survivors with us, featuring drinks, dinner, engaging activities including an auction, and live music. Every dollar earned goes to supporting domestic violence survivors. We Can’t Do This Without You! Join us for an incredible evening by making your ticket selection below. Can’t attend but […]

In her 20s and with a seven-month-old infant, “T” feared for her life as her court date approached. Her abuser — who has a criminal history — was considered very violent. The most dangerous time period for her would be the days leading up to the court proceedings. She was unable to utilize a shelter […]

To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, we asked our volunteers to share what interested them in joining NoSilence NoViolence, and any special memories of their work with NSNV. “I wanted to join an organization that uplifts and empowers individuals who are experiencing great challenges in life. I was drawn to NSNV because of the work they […]