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Farewell Note from Next Door Solutions’ Executive Director, Esther Peralez-Dieckmann
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence (NDS) is announcing the departure of its Executive Director, Esther Peralez-Dieckmann, as of February 28, 2022. Esther has been with Next Door Solutions since 2017. She led the organization through a stage of significant growth and successfully faced the challenges of transitioning services due to COVID.
Next Door Solutions’ partnership with Sobrato Philanthropies.
Sobrato Philanthropies' mission is to partner with communities to meet immediate needs, address systemic barriers, and pursue social justice to build a more equitable and sustainable world. Next Door Solutions has had the great fortune of being part of that partnership for many years.
Supporter Spotlight: Susan Packard Orr
Growing up in Silicon Valley, my family instilled in me the importance of investing locally in important areas of concern for our world.
50 years of Next Door Solutions | 1971-2021
In 1971, Bea Robinson Mendez, a victim of domestic violence, had little in the way of legal support, community advocacy, or a safe place to go. She recognized the lack of services to address the safety and unique needs of victims of domestic violence and their children. She rallied a group of friends, Latinas, and established a hotline number out of her garage, with each of the group members taking turns fielding the calls and providing information and support.
Employee Spotlight: Nohemi Nogueda
Nohemi Nogueda: From Volunteer to Housing Services Coordinator. Celebrating 11 years at Next Door Solutions!
Supporter Spotlight: Ann Ravel
Ann Ravel congratulates Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence with its 50th Anniversary. Ann was a board member of WOMA in 1988.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Check out our Calendar of Events to see how you can get involved in raising awareness around Domestic Violence.
Next Door Solutions hires Cynthia Hunter as Director of Programs and Policy
Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence is pleased to announce the appointment of Cynthia Hunter as Director of Programs and Policy effective August 16, 2021. A known and recognized leader in the Domestic Violence movement in California, she brings enormous experience and knowledge to our efforts to end domestic violence in the moment and for all time.
Statement from the Bay Area Domestic Violence Shelter Collaborative
We, the Bay Area Domestic Violence Shelter Collaborative, stand in solidarity with Asian and Asian-American communities who continue to face unimaginable violence and hate across the country.
Biden signs Bill to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021
The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 100 to 0. The fund is used to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.