RESPOND, Inc., the Somerville-based nonprofit organization serving survivors of domestic violence throughout Middlesex and Suffolk counties, announced today that, following a rigorous nationwide search, Victoria Helberg has been selected to succeed Read More
Press Releases
A New Chapter for RESPOND
Dear Community, RESPOND has never been just my job. For fourteen years, it has been a huge source of personal and professional pride. Every day, I am afforded the privilege of seeing people meet Herculean milestones: children experiencing Read More
Introducing RESPOND’s Support Line!
Introducing RESPOND’s new Support Line! Same number, new hours! Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 8:00PM Somerville, MA – COVID-19 has changed so much in our world, including the needs of survivors of domestic violence. As numerous news outlets Read More
PEGASYSTEMS TO BE A PRESENTING SPONSOR OF RESPOND’S 45th ANNIVERSARY RESPONDing TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE GALA.
Somerville, MA, April 18, 2019: RESPOND is excited to announce that Pegasystems, a long time supporter or RESPOND’s work to end domestic violence, will be sponsoring RESPOND’s upcoming Gala at the Presenting Sponsor level. RESPOND will host the Read More
RESPOND, Inc Receives $10,000 Targeted Grant To Advance Women
Grant From Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Will Provide Emergency Shelter Coverage and Program Delivery, Supplies, and Security for the Emergency Shelter. Somerville, August 14, 2018 – RESPOND, Inc, New England’s oldest domestic violence Read More
RESPOND receives $50K Sustaining Grant from Cummings Foundation
CONTACT: Laura Sherman, RESPOND, Inc., 617-625-5996, lauras@respondinc.org DATE: June 28, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RESPOND, INC. RECEIVES $50K SUSTAINING GRANT FROM CUMMINGS FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT HOUSING Read More
Melrose police, victim support group ready to RESPOND
By Conor Powers-Smith csmith@wickedlocal.com Posted Feb 1, 2018 at 2:07 PM Updated Feb 1, 2018 at 2:17 PM Melrose police hope a new partnership with regional nonprofit RESPOND Inc. will help the city better care for victims of domestic Read More
RESPOND highlights domestic violence in Malden
RESPOND and Malden Police host Memorial Vigil for Victims of Domestic Violence By Jennifer McClain A vigil to highlight the problem of domestic violence was held Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 in the newly built Malden Police station’s Read More
This Local Group Helps Stylists Stop Domestic Violence
RESPOND trains beauty professionals to spot signs of abuse and get clients help. For many women, the line between salon and therapist’s office is razor-thin. Draped under that familiar cape, sinking into the plush stylist’s chair, personal Read More
Allstate agency owners to earn grant for Somerville’s RESPOND, Inc.
The Allstate Foundation grant to support nonprofit’s work to help end domestic violence and financial abuse SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 2, 2017 – Allstate agency owners from the Somerville area will come together to host a supply drive and secure an Read More