‘What Does DVAM Mean to You?’ – Our Fall Festival 2025 Participants Respond
For the participants of our 2025 Fall Festival, DVAM means building community and supporting one another.
Author: REACH TEAM
Hispanic Heritage Month: An Interview with REACH’s Residential Program Director Bianca Ruiz
Even small gestures can help in making Hispanic and Latino community members feel welcome.
What is Litigation Abuse and How Can We Help Stop It?
Litigation abuse keeps domestic violence survivors trapped even after they’ve escaped their abuser.
Where Community Grows: Stories of Volunteers Nurturing Care, Hope, and Possibility
REACH Volunteer Coordinator Maria Castañeda shares stories of how small acts of kindness from volunteers have a significant impact on the lives of survivors.
Women’s History Month: Remembering the Women Who Inspired Us
March is recognized as National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions women have made to American history, culture, and society. Each year also features a unique theme for Women’s History Month, with 2025’s theme being Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations. Here at REACH, we wanted to build off the ‘Inspiring Generations’ part of this year’s theme by remembering the…
Homelessness – Creating a Path to Healing and Stability
*In honor of National Homelessness Awareness Month, members of REACH’s residential advocacy team collaborated on the following blog post which brings attention to the clear yet often overlooked link between homelessness and domestic violence. As we observe National Homelessness Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on the lives of the countless individuals who have experienced homelessness due to circumstances beyond their control. One of the most…
Reflecting on Actionable Values Can Help Us Embrace Change
Deborah Heimel and Amarely Gutiérrez Oliver at REACH’s 2024 ‘Reach for the Stars’ fundraising gala. After nearly 20 years at REACH, our Associate Executive Director Deborah Heimel is moving on to continue the values-based work which has made her such an invaluable part of our ongoing mission to support domestic violence survivors. We’re sad to see her go, but we also know she’ll shine bright in…
For Survivors’ Safety, Let’s Create More Affordable Housing
*Written by Marion Davis, a long-serving member of REACH’s Board of Directors. One of the most common questions domestic violence survivors face is: “Why didn’t you leave?” The answers are as complex as life itself, but the main reason is often simple. Where would they go? For every survivor who has a mom, sibling or friend they can move in with, many more have no viable…
Overcoming the Fear of Failure – Reflections from a REACH Intern
*Written by Maggie Mieczkowski, former REACH intern and student at Hamilton College As I reflect on my time at REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, I am struck by the profound impact it has had on me personally and professionally. When I first discovered REACH, I was moved by the stories of courageous women and resilient children facing unimaginable challenges. I remember questioning my own ability to help…
How Can We Support Domestic Violence Survivors? Let Them TALK
If someone in your life has been subjected to domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or intimate partner violence), it can be hard to figure out how best to support them. Do you keep your distance and give them space? Do you put in extra effort to stay close in case they don’t want to be alone? Do you try and ask them about their…
