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Statement from Next Door Solutions on the Iranian Protests
Next Door Solutions (NDS) understands the lasting negative impact the oppression of women has on an individual, a family, or a community. Iranian women are being oppressed, criminalized, and murdered by the Islamic Regime in ways that are difficult even to imagine. Women have been kidnapped and murdered by the government police for singing in public, not properly wearing a hijab, and a myriad of other unjustified reasons.
Board Member Spotlight: Cheryl Halloran
Cheryl Halloran has been an active member of Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence’s Board of Directors for three years. She is a major donor and Development Committee member who fundraises in order for Next Door Solutions (NDS) to continue meeting the growing needs of survivors.
Domestic Violence Awareness Walk | October 7, 2022
Join us on October 7th, 2022, at 4:30 pm, on a walk to end domestic violence. We will begin our walk at 4:30 pm at Circle of the Palms Plaza. From the Plaza, we will start walking towards the San Jose State Campus to take a brief intermission at the Olympic Black Power Statue. From the school's campus, we will walk towards our final destination at City Hall. At City Hall there will be music, live performances, food, entertainment, and a resources fair!
Employee Spotlight: Elsie Lopez
Elsie Lopez began her career at Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence in August of 2000. She worked as a Kids Club Coordinator, a Support Group Facilitator, an On-call Hotline Advocate, and at the Next Door Shelter. We celebrate her commitment to survivors and dedicated service of over 21 years.
Next Door Solutions Announces New Executive Director
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence proudly announces the appointment of Colsaria Henderson as executive director starting August 31st, 2022. The selection of Ms. Colsaria Henderson to head the agency reflects NDS' desire to continue to build its efforts to create paths for survivors to achieve safety and self-sufficiency.
Partner Spotlight: Cake4Kids
Cake4Kids is an organization founded by volunteers who sought to bring their baking talents to those in need. Since 2010, over 37,000 cakes have been baked, donated, and most importantly, enjoyed! Cake4Kidshas been a supporter since 2014. Over the years Next Door Solutions has received over 270 cakes from Cake4Kids.
COVID-19 and Intimate Partner Violence – Video Series
We worked with Stanford University’s Department of Emergency Medicine and DigitalMedic to create a video series that aims to better inform health workers, community members, and survivors about the complexities of IPV while navigating the challenges the pandemic has created in seeking help.
Statement from Next Door Solutions on Gun Violence Prevention and Domestic Violence
Next Door Solutions works with survivors who may be at extreme risk of violence, injury or death due to firearms. Research shows that more than two-thirds of mass shootings are domestic violence incidents or are perpetrated by individuals with a history of domestic violence.
Next Door Solutions’ Statement on the June 24, 2022 SCOTUS Decision
Next Door Solutions stands in solidarity with survivors, reproductive healthcare providers and advocates in the reproductive justice movement. Every survivor and person deserves the right to bodily autonomy. Safe and equitable reproductive healthcare is essential to family and community health, safety, and wellbeing.
Statement from Next Door Solutions on Gender-Based Violence & Reproductive Justice
Next Door Solutions’ programs and services are based on a survivor-defined model; we recognize the survivor is the most knowledgeable person in regards to their life and all the circumstances surrounding and flowing through it. It also means that we don’t “tell” the survivor what they should or should not do. That includes their reproductive decision making.