The NextStep DV Project supports and empowers people affected by domestic violence, while striving to end the cycle of DV through education & social change.
@LeaderMcConnell The #VOCAFix passed the House with more than 90% of votes. It’s time for the Senate to address the #Crisis4Victims by passing the House-passed bill with no amendments.
@SenSchumer The #VOCAFix passed the House with a huge majority and there’s a #Crisis4Victims. Bring the House-passed bill with no amendments to the floor for a vote right away!
We received a highly useful donation from @mainecraftdistilling of Portland, distributed to us by Maine State Housing! These sanitizers are needed for our Shelter and staff. Thank you!!
NextStep is currently accepting registrations for this spring training course. Please share with anyone you know who would be interested. Thank you! #nextstepdvproject
None of us knows exactly how to get to this world we want: one where people are treated with dignity and respect, where our differences are celebrated, where we are all safe and we can all thrive. We are building… https://t.co/dU7zKJgn4v
Since the beginning of the DV movement we have made some big changes – every one of them thanks to survivors and the people who love them speaking up and demanding something different than what existed. That work… https://t.co/omFuO0vy69
The giving season is almost upon us! When you shop at https://t.co/9419nh8UrK, AmazonSmile donates to Next Step Domestic Violence Project.
And if you would like to help by donating much-needed items directly… https://t.co/bevVG3CyZ6
Many of Maine’s DV agencies have 5K fundraisers. If running – or walking – is your thing, sign up and show up for a good cause. Stay tuned to their websites in the spring!
#31ActionsForChange#TakeActionMaine… https://t.co/fc3iOoHPLa
To the extent you have financial options, consider how your spending can contribute to a violence-free world. There is no perfect guide to making consumer choices that align with your values — but trying can make a… https://t.co/OxW8XQPAnk
So you’re on board and you want others to care, too. Talk with your friends and family and share why ending abuse matters to you. To make a violence-free world, we all need to internalize this truth: domestic abuse… https://t.co/6HUC7UwJY2
Has your local club, PTO, faith group or town council hosted a talk about domestic abuse? Advocates love to play Guest Speaker – it’s a great way to recruit support and reach survivors we often don’t know are in the… https://t.co/ZOB1kHz5iO
Small things can make a big difference. Survivors tell us what it means to them to see people sporting the purple ribbon, the official symbol for DV awareness. So stop by your local DV agency, pick up a ribbon & wear… https://t.co/4zey8xvNVj
Are you a graphic artist? An accountant? A carpenter? As nonprofits, we rely on our communities to help whenever we can! Contact your local DV organization and find out how your unique talents can make a difference.… https://t.co/yczx90nERH
Join Next Step for our Annual Meeting in A Night of Stars! At this event we will be recognizing our invaluable volunteers in a fun "red carpet" event. Feel free to dress up like a movie star or get interviewed like… https://t.co/Kjd0cT6k2d
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk with ywcamdi ! #DVAMinME#TakeActionME @ YWCA MDI https://t.co/m8FIpqXCP9