Safe Horizon’s Post

Survivors and advocates united earlier today on the steps of City Hall, sending a clear message - #NYCNeedsCVAP! CVAP advocates and clients spoke out about the program's critical role in supporting survivors of violence, providing them with safety planning, counseling, legal aid, and a path to healing. Their stories resonated deeply, highlighting the devastating impact of potential funding cuts. Together, we are calling on Mayor Adams to support survivors and reverse this harmful budget decision.

Last week, we had the honor of hosting New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda at the Manhattan Family Justice Center. Sheriff Miranda presented Safe Horizon with an award as an outstanding non-profit partner to the New York City Sheriff's Office. The exchange with Sheriff Miranda and his dedicated team highlighted our partnership and collective efforts in supporting survivors.

Have you donated to double your impact yet? For the remainder of July, Safe Horizon will match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Your support is crucial in providing safety and healing to those who need it most. Stand with survivors and donate today! https://lnkd.in/e9u7Rt6r

Finding support and a safe space for healing can be challenging for survivors of sexual assault. At our upcoming virtual event on Thursday, July 25, Safe Horizon program experts will address the effects of sexual assault, available resources for survivors, and the critical need for ongoing funding to sustain our vital programs. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/eq5k2DgD

We'd like to recognize our partners, Bloomberg Philanthropies, for their exceptional work over the past year in supporting efforts to prevent gun violence. We also extend a huge thank you to Everytown for Gun Safety for their tireless efforts in advocating for policies that protect survivors. To learn more about Bloomberg Philanthropies' work, you can view their annual report here: https://lnkd.in/ewxcdJP8

Every day, Safe Horizon provides critical services to survivors of abuse. Until the end of July, every dollar you donate to support those seeking safety becomes TWO dollars to help them heal and build a brighter future. Donate today and double your impact! https://lnkd.in/e9u7Rt6r

Join us on Thursday, July 25 at 11 AM for a virtual event focused on building awareness and understanding around sexual assault. Our program experts will discuss the impact of sexual assault, resources for survivors, and the critical need for continued funding to support our vital programs. Let's work together to create a future free from sexual violence. RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/eq5k2DgD

The Mayor and the New York City Council passed the FY25 budget, which takes effect July 1, without restoring a $3 million funding cut for our Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). These cuts will remove CVAP advocates from up to 20 police precincts, leaving nearly 11,000 survivors a year without access to essential support navigating the aftermath of violence. These are real people facing trauma. Is this how New York prioritizes public safety? #NYCNeedsCVAP Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eDsv3BfA