Every day, domestic violence affects our families, neighborhoods, and communities. And every day for nearly thirty years, RESPOND’s doors have remained open – day and night, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year -- to women and children seeking safety and support.

RESPOND is a private agency and relies heavily on contributions from individuals. In addition, we receive money from the Massachusetts Department of Social Services, City of Somerville Community Block Development Grant, City of Somerville Emergency Shelter Grant, Massachusetts Department of Education, Violence Against Women S.T.O.P. Grant as well as corporations and foundations. The agency does not receive money from the United Way.

In 1999, a group of Boston artists created a 27-song CD, Respond, which raised $125,000. In 2002, a second benefit CD, Respond II, was released.

How You Can Help

If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to help women and children impacted by domestic violence, please send a check made payable to RESPOND, Inc. and mail it to RESPOND, Inc., P.O. Box 555, Somerville, MA 02143. To make a contribution through a transfer of stock or by using a credit card, please call the Development Office at 617-625-5996 ext. 11 or by using the credit card at the link below.