We recently hosted a volunteer appreciation event where participants each got to select and paint a stone, transforming it into a personal symbol of hope, strength, and care. Thanks to our volunteers for all that you do, today and every day. 💜 #Volunteers #Unity

Our deepest thanks to the Needham Domestic Violence Action Committee (DVAC), Volante Farms in Needham, MA, and the Highland Street Foundation in Newton, MA for donating all these wonderful Mother’s Day gifts for our survivor clients! #MothersDay

#HurricanePreparedness 🌪️ 1/2 ⚠️ Domestic violence & child abuse Research shows domestic violence often increases after disasters due to stress, displacement, and isolation.

Tomorrow, in this compelling conversation, historians Robert J. Allison and Iris de Rode uncover the hidden story behind Improbable Patriot, revealing how intrigue, ambition, and daring shaped the fight for independence.

Interested in historic preservation? 🏛️ Join Community Preservation Act staff for a virtual workshop focused on the historic preservation grant process this Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. for a session highlighting the journey from application to restoration. See the link below to register.

As maternity care deserts expand across Georgia, three midwives are suing over laws they say block care providers from serving those who need them most. https://bit.ly/4dcCpa0

Our deepest thanks to the Commonwealth Financial Network for donating these care item gift bags to REACH in honor of Mother’s Day! The bags and the items they contain will be given to our survivor clients to help support them and their families as they continue their healing journeys. #MothersDay

On May 5, we recognize the American Indian and Alaskan Native people who lost their lives to violence. You can learn more about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day over at tinyurl.com/d3hrjr6d If you need help, you can call REACH’s emergency hotline at 1-800-899-4000. #MMIP

Domestic violence survivors are three times as likely to develop acute mental conditions such as depression, severe anxiety, and even PTSD. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we want survivors to know that help is available via our 24/7 hotline at 1-800-899-4000. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Congratulations to Catalina Folch and Karen Hoffman for receiving the Innovation Award at MOVA's 2026 Victim Rights Award Ceremony! The award recognizes individual survivors, service providers, agencies and organizations who have developed innovative programs or policies that help crime victims.

REACH is proud to recognize Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Today and every day, we remain committed to building communities rooted in safety, dignity, accountability, and respect. #DenimDay #SAAM #SupportSurvivors

*Trigger Warning: Harm against children REACH is saddened to share news on the deaths of two young children in Wellesley. If you or someone you know is experiencing fear, violence, or safety concerns, confidential support is available through the REACH hotline at 1-800-899-4000.

In our blog post ‘Exploring the Intersections of Gaming and Positive Masculinity,’ we examine how parents can support boys who might be exposed to harmful “masculinity content” while gaming online. tinyurl.com/2spubvyb #gamingposts #positivemasculinity

Volunteer Appreciation Week is coming to a close, but we will continue to highlight dedicated volunteers like Joan Jiang who share their insights on why they volunteer. Thanks to Joan and to everyone else who has volunteered at REACH! #volunteerappreciationweek

Halfway through Volunteer Appreciation Week, we wanted to spotlight our development intern Nathan Merin, who was recently selected as an Unsung Hero and will be featured in The Waltham Times! @walthamtimes.bsky.social #volunteerappreciationweek

Stalking victims have rights! Every April, the Office for Victims of Crime leads communities throughout the country in their annual observances of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Learn more at ovc.ojp.gov/program/national-crime-victims-rights-week/. #SAAM2026

It's #WishListWednesday! Here are some items DVSSP could use. For questions about donations, please contact our Donations & Resources Coordinator at [email protected] or 724-223-5477 ext. 110. Thank you! 💜

Celebrate Earth Day by reconnecting with the natural world, one tree at a time. Bark by Michael Wojtech shows you how to start. 🍃

Let’s all do our part to protect our planet. Happy Earth Day, Massachusetts! #mapoli

On this second day of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to acknowledge the REACH board (seen and unseen) for all of their volunteer efforts and for helping to guide REACH towards a more sustainable and equitable future. #volunteerappreciationweek

On the first day of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we want to highlight REACH volunteer Angela Johnson! Angela’s relaxation sessions have brought comfort to our survivor clients, helping them feel calmer and more centered. #volunteerappreciationweek

Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio presented this signed and sealed resolutions charter for REACH during our recent ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala! Our deepest thanks go out to Rep. DiZoglio’s office for recognizing the work that we do to support survivors. @massauditor.bsky.social

“A lot of us in the games industry… we live in these bubbles. We think that what’s happening externally is not going to directly affect us, and that’s so incredibly untrue.” — Elaine Gomez, Chair of the Equity Committee for UVW-CWA, speaking to reporter @catbussell.bsky.social

Many thanks to the BrightEdge team at @americancancersoc.bsky.social for their recent in-kind donation to REACH! You can learn more about BrightEdge at acsbrightedge.org

To all of our wonderful gala supporters, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees: THANK YOU!!!!! You did so much more than just help bring the gala together, you helped make the idea of communities supporting survivors into a reality.

We continue to be in hostile times but we always will find a way. Medication abortion is safe and there are many folks trying to make it accessible. Let's all do our part in remembering the many different abortion access options. (Link to NPR article in Bio). ##AbortionAccess

4 days until we run. Women are more than twice as likely as men to face harassment while running. Eight runners. One mission. Join us: https://linktr.ee/aequitasresource *Source: https://runrepeat.com/running-harassment-survey

“We felt that there were not enough yuri visual novels with extreme themes we were particularly into, so we decided to take it into our own hands.” Meet 17 queer developers working on "less sugary" and, yes, even "toxic" and "bleak" wlw romance games:

Our 2026 ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala is happening TOMORROW! There's still time to purchase tickets and bid on silent auction items over at givebutter.com/stars2026 (gala attendance isn't required to bid on silent auctions)

Our 2026 ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala silent auctions are now open for early bidding! Head over to givebutter.com/c/stars2026/auction to peruse the items we’re featuring this year, and get your early bids in if anything strikes your fancy.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge that sexual violence affects a frighteningly high number of people, and that it’s up to us to raise awareness and create healthier communities. 💜 #SAAM2026 #SupportSurvivors

To close out our four-part series on Silent Hill, Beatrix Kondo takes us into the world of Silent Hill f. Is the f for feminism? Read to find out! www.mothership.blog/silent-hill-...

Yesterday, on the Supreme Court's ruling about Conversion Therapy - Justice Jackson was the lone dissenting opinion. Why? See our Linktree for a Slate article by @mjs_dc - covering her reasons, and the ripple effects this ruling may have. ##BanConversionTherapy #SupremeCourt

"The process of nesting is the game in Hozy — not the finished product at the end." - new cozy game review up from @zoehhannah.com! www.mothership.blog/hozy-a-nesti...

Tides is tabling at Pax East! Come visit us at The Intersection - Room 151 - right by @bostongaymers We’ve got free Plan B, and our brand new board-game, “The Quest To Fund Abortion!” Tell your friends - we’re fundraising @officialpax_ to raise 10k! ##PaxEast2026 #FundAbortion

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SPARC is honored to offer multiple sessions on recognizing and responding to stalking at this year's National Conference on Crimes Against Women! Learn more and join our sessions https://cvent.me/byq2nE #CCAW2026

In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognize the strength and resilience of survivors of abuse. 💜 Listen for DVSSP’s latest public service announcement highlighting the advocacy, therapy services, and housing support available to help individuals reclaim their lives.

Life Is Strange: Reunion premieres today, but @saoirsestone.bsky.social is thinking about the original Life Is Strange -- the game that helped her find herself. buff.ly/pUwjNdO

For @saoirsestone.bsky.social's first for Mothership, we're debuting our Personal Essay category on the site -- long overdue, and this is the perfect story for that space. www.mothership.blog/my-10-year-j...

As we enter the final stretch of 2026’s Women’s History Month, REACH is honored to share these words provided to us by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey. @massgovernor.bsky.social #WomensHistoryMonth

As part of Women’s History Month, a new post on the REACH blog recounts the story of pioneering investigative journalist Nellie Bly. Read about how Bly exposed an abusive mental health system over at tinyurl.com/dat4pjr7

We’re highlighting REACH volunteer Jennifer Weisman for the month of March! Jennifer has done so much to make REACH’s ongoing sewing classes one of the most popular parts of our survivor-centric programming. Thank you, Jennifer, for all that you do!

We’re happy to announce that NBC10 Boston news anchor Jericho Tran and professional auctioneer Tom Best will both be returning to the 2026 ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala! Learn more and purchase tickets over at givebutter.com/stars2026

Victims can be stalked as they come and go from the supervised visitation center, during the visitation or exchange, and/or in between visits. It is critical that program staff recognize and know how to effectively respond to stalking. Learn more at stalkingawareness.org.

Our deepest thanks to the generous organizations and businesses that are sponsoring our 2026 ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala! If you’d like to become a sponsor or purchase tickets, you can head over to givebutter.com/stars2026

We’re excited to welcome a new member to the REACH Board of Directors, Kathy Richmond Bowler! Kathy is a field marketing director for Aramark specializing in collegiate hospitality and crafting authentic messaging for diverse audiences. Welcome, Kathy!

To help celebrate Women’s History Month, Massachusetts Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll was kind enough to share these words with REACH. @massltgovernor.bsky.social #WomensHistoryMonth

Here at REACH, every program we offer is built with intention, compassion, and deep respect for the individuals we serve. We want to highlight the dedication of our Intake Coordinator, Mari Vara Pineda, as she prepares a beautiful space for her program Sanando y Renaciendo — Healing and Rebirth.

The 2026 ‘Reach for the Stars’ Gala is officially one month away! Our deepest thanks to everyone who has already supported this year’s gala, we can’t wait to see you on April 9! You can purchase tickets for the 2026 gala over at givebutter.com/stars2026