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A New Horizon for Dr. Robinson and Her Family 

“I tell people all the time, I’m a champion for Safe Horizon because I don’t know where I would be if Safe Horizon wasn’t there for not only me but for my children. And to have a place where my children can go and play and know that they’re safe – it’s priceless.” – Dr. Lisa Robinson

October 13, 2015
Marianna Houston Healing Through the Arts
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Marianna Houston: Healing Through the Arts

Volunteer Marianna Houston creates theater and the arts workshops at domestic violence shelter Willow House to show survivors how they can use the arts to help themselves heal.

October 13, 2015
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Christina’s Domestic Violence Story: Her Son Asks For the Violence to Stop

The abuse Christina endured affected her son Julian who witnessed the violence. See how Safe Horizon helped rebuild their lives, and prevent one of the many effects of domestic violence on children.

October 9, 2015
Kelly Coyne, Vice-President of Domestic Violence Shelters at Safe Horizon:
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Be Inspired - Kelly Helps Victims Become Survivors

A shocking incident she witnessed while student teaching inspired our VP of Domestic Violence Shelters to pursue a career helping domestic violence survivors. Read her inspiring story!

October 6, 2015
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The NFL Volunteers at Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Shelter

The NFL organized a celebration at domestic violence shelter Lily House to “kickoff” the end of summer and the beginning of football season. Corporate partners like the NFL proudly show their support through volunteer efforts.

September 2, 2015
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Anna’s Story: Escaping Violence in Africa

A little girl from West Africa, Anna suffered an internationally recognized form of torture. With the help of our Immigration Law Project, her parents were able to keep her from suffering more.

August 26, 2015
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Art Group Beautifies Prelude Domestic Violence Shelter

Domestic violence shelter Prelude received an extra-special makeover by local artist collective Projectivity Movement who donated 17 vibrantly-colored pieces of artwork, including beautiful paintings and murals.

August 10, 2015
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Goldman Sachs Celebrates Summer with Domestic Violence Shelter Residents

Parents and children at domestic violence shelter Rose House celebrated the season with volunteers from Goldman Sachs’ Operations Women's Network (OWN) who organized a summer barbecue especially for them.

August 10, 2015
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Brooklynite Keith L. Forest Helps Child Victims of Abuse

“I want to do my part to make sure at least one more child doesn’t grow up feeling bad about themselves." - Brooklynite Keith L. Forest, member of our grassroots fundraising program Team Horizon.

July 29, 2015
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Google Staff Offer Career Mentorship to Domestic Violence Shelter Residents

As part of our corporate partnerships program, over 20 residents of domestic violence shelter Rose House received job mentorship from Google after touring their New York City offices.

July 15, 2015