Prudence Crandall Center, Inc.

Grateful to the capacity crowd of over 30 local leaders, philanthropic partners, and DV colleagues who joined us for our Regional Forum: Addressing DV, A Public Health & Safety Crisis. Our expert panel led a sobering discussion of the impacts on DV services and survivors given looming government funding cut-backs and uncertainties. With the tragic DV homicides in just the past several weeks, we need to work together more committed than ever before to find solutions. To support our work as we face these challenges, visit https://lnkd.in/driECNS Panelists: PCC’s Barbara Damon, CEO; Daniela Bellows, Court Advocate; Sarah May, Bright Futures Engagement Team; Danielle DeRosier, Chief Program Officer. Special guest, Meghan Scanlon, CEO, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Guests pictured: Joseph Gianni, Bank of America Market President; Cheryl Thibeault, Bristol City Council; Whit Betts, Former State Representative & PCC Board; City Councilman Mark Dickau, Bristol City Council; David Rackliffe, PCC Board Chair; Jack Benjamin & Scott Williams, City of New Britain; Susan Sadecki, CEO Main Street Community Foundation; Susan B. Anthony Project's Megan Smart, Laura Mancini, & Bella Gilmour.

We're so deeply grateful to Dr. Maryanna Polukhin, MD, Karen Cookish, and all of our caring Starling Physicians friends for their INCREDIBLE holiday donation of $5,000 in grocery gift cards for our clients, plus brand new coats, clothing, and more for the survivors and families we serve! Thank you for your continued, heartfelt generosity 💜

Honoring the incredible life, legacy, & inspiration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. We can all make a difference 💜 “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” (Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik)

Thank you to Irma M. & all of our caring friends from Permasteelisa North America Corp. for joining us again this year for Adopt-A-Family! Your partnership & kindness continues to make the holidays at PCC brighter for our families, and is so deeply appreciated 💜🎁

We're so grateful for this incredible donation drive of household essentials from Britney Oliveira, Virginia Ramos, Tamalia Christian, and all of our generous friends from DATTCO, INC! Thank you for your partnership in our caring community 💜🎁

Our deepest thanks Mario Gioco & all of our amazing friends at Polamer Precision, Inc. for their thoughtful donation of kitchen & household essentials for the holidays and beyond! Every year, you ask what our clients need most & ensure those needs are met. We are so grateful for your continued partnership, generosity, and kindness 💜🎁

As the year comes to a close, your support is more critical than ever. Together, we can ensure more survivors have the resources and care they need to heal and thrive. Plus, gifts of $250 or more will be MATCHED thanks to a very generous friend 💜 Make your year-end gift TODAY & help us continue empowering healing and hope. Donate Now: https://lnkd.in/edwfnJcA

Thank you to Whitney Gilmore & all of our friends from Travelers for participating in this year's Adopt-A-Family program! Your team went above & beyond to make this season truly special - raising additional funds to make the holiday magic go even further for our families 💜

Because of this INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY, survivors and their children are finding safety, healing, and hope at the time they need it most. To everyone who has given so generously this holiday season, THANK YOU! If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, there’s still time to make a difference. Let’s step into the new year with hope – together. Please consider making a year-end gift today at https://lnkd.in/edwfnJcA 💜

Survivors take courageous steps forward every day, and it’s the support of people like YOU that makes all the difference. Together, we create a network of care, compassion, and strength that empowers survivors to reclaim their lives and find hope for bright futures. Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/edwfnJcA 💜