Casa Myrna

We have another opportunity to pass the TRUST Line and secure $600,000 in funding for Casa Myrna and other victim service organizations. The Senate will be debating their budget next week, and we need your advocacy TODAY! Please take a few minutes to call your state Senator and advocate for Amendment #240. Get more information and a sample script here: https://casamyrna.org/get-involved/raise-awareness/

Casa Myrna CEO Stephanie Brown appeared on WCVB CityLine on Sunday to discuss the recent high-profile fatal domestic violence cases here in Massachusetts and nationally. The conversation also touched on the warning signs of abusive relationships and how to get help, as well as Casa Myrna's prevention work.

Watch the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okYjbf1loqU

In the face of federal funding challenges, we are more grateful than ever to our partners like the Cambridge Community Foundation who believe in the power of community and . The $5,000 we received will help us support domestic violence survivors in Cambridge with trauma-informed legal services, housing advocacy and economic stability support. Thank you!

In just the last week, there have been multiple devastating and fatal incidents of domestic violence across Massachusetts. Abuse is a pattern of behaviors that oftentimes doesn't start with physical violence. If you have concerns about your own relationship, or if you're worried about a friend or family member, our SafeLink advocates are available 24/7 as a safe resource to talk with.

Although such tragedies are often described an "isolated incident," the truth is domestic violence is a public health problem that will take collective work to change. You can help today by spreading awareness and resources with your networks.

🚨Urgent Advocacy Needed 🚨

Casa Myrna is facing a $600,000 cut in federal funding starting in July. This amount is far higher than we originally expected, and without action, this loss will directly impact services that survivors rely on every day.

To address this, Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance introduced the TRUST Line, a permanent line in the state budget. The House is considering this budget right now, and we need your calls and emails to get it passed. We have a sample script and email you can send your Rep: https://casamyrna.org/get-involved/raise-awareness/

We are celebrating the amazing women who ran the 130th Boston Marathon as part of Team Casa Myrna! We are inspired by their commitment and dedication. In addition to raising awareness, they raised nearly $30,000 to support Casa Myrna programs that will positively impact survivors and their children.

Congratulations and thank you to Liz, Maria and Melanie!!

It's Marathon weekend! We are just 3 days away from the 130th Boston Marathon, and we are so grateful to Liz, Maria and Melanie who are running 26.2 miles on behalf of Casa Myrna.
For Team Casa Myrna, they are running not only for themselves but for the thousands of survivors we support each year. Help them reach their goal before Monday: https://www.givengain.com/campaign/join-us-for-130th-boston-marathonr-31621

Thank you to everyone who came out for our 17th annual Community of Conscience event this past Thursday! We filled City Winery with an incredible group of people who deeply care about supporting survivors and we couldn't be more grateful. We raised over $125,000!

Missed the fun but still want to support us? There are a handful of silent auction items left: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=casamyrna&ppid=9

We're still thinking about last weekend and the amazing turnout at the first-ever pickleball tournament to benefit Casa Myrna! Dozens of people showed up for a day of friendly competition, and we raised over $11,000! Thank you to our amazing board members Dina and Liz for organizing this creative event!

Community of Conscience is ONE WEEK AWAY! We can't wait to share an inspiring evening with you. Still haven't gotten your tickets yet? Get yours now: https://paybee.io/in-person-event/casamyrna/1