Holiday Harmony Tips
Embrace the spirit of togetherness this holiday season with our insightful tips on navigating conflicts and differing opinions. From active listening and finding common ground to gracefully choosing your battles, these tips aim to create a positive atmosphere for meaningful connections. Join us in celebrating diversity and making this holiday season a time of understanding and compassion.
Inspire Nonviolence, Ignite Change in 2024!
When survivors are ready to speak, we are here to listen. When a child faces bullying at school or lives in fear of violence at home, we are here to affirm and support them. When someone who has caused harm is ready to change, we are here to encourage their transformation.
You help make our work possible. Will you stand with us against domestic and other forms of violence this giving season?
A Journey Toward Nonviolence: One Woman’s Path to Empowerment
This is Sarah's story! As a participant in our Intervention program, Sarah overcame a history of family violence and harmful choices. With the tools learned at the Center, she's breaking free from cycles of violence, rewriting her family's future. Support our work on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, and help inspire nonviolence across Northeast Indiana. Donate and help us reach our one-day goal of $5000!
A Journey Toward Nonviolence: One Man’s Transformation!
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with us as we highlight the transformative journey of Mike, a Violence Intervention Program participant. Mike's courageous "Closure Letter" reflects his remarkable personal growth and self-awareness, demonstrating the power of choosing nonviolence. This Giving Tuesday, we aim to raise $5,000 to support individuals like Mike on their path to peace. Your donation can inspire nonviolence in others.
This Giving Tuesday, Inspire Nonviolence!
On this Giving Tuesday, November 28th, we invite you to be a part of something extraordinary. Through our Intervention Program, we've witnessed incredible success stories of individuals breaking free from violence, choosing a path of nonviolence. Your generous donation on this special day of giving not only supports our vital work but also has the power to inspire others toward a life of nonviolence. Join us in shaping a world where nonviolence becomes the norm and be the spark that ignites change.
New Survivor Support Groups in Fort Wayne
We are excited to announce the launch of two new support groups available in Fort Wayne! Our support groups, available every week, provide a nurturing environment that is judgment-free, safe, and inclusive. Some groups are in person, and others are held virtually. Childcare and transportation are provided to participants free of charge for in-person sessions.
Breaking the Silence: Everyone Knows Someone
In October, we come together to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), shining a spotlight on an often concealed yet widespread issue. #Every1KnowsSome1 serves as a poignant reminder that domestic violence impacts countless lives. As a community, we hold the power to end the silence, provide vital support to survivors, and catalyze transformative change. Explore this blog for three straightforward actions you can take today!
October Fundraisers for DVAM
Join us, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, as we share not one, but two exciting fundraisers. Firefly Coffee House is offering a 'Round-Up for a Good Cause' opportunity all month long, while Flat Top Grill will donate 15% of your purchase on October 19th when you mention our nonprofit. 📅 Will you help make an impact on our organization this October?
Our Services Offered in Spanish
We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting our Spanish-language programs, including intervention sessions that address the root causes of violence, a supportive Mujeres Unidas group for Latinx survivors, and youth programs to aid children in healing. These culturally sensitive services underscore our dedication to empowering and assisting the Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana Latinx communities in combating domestic and other forms of violence.
Re-Centering: Indiana’s Movement to Ground Domestic Violence Programs in Survivor-Defined Success
Check out this upcoming training opportunity hosted by the Domestic Violence Court Community Education Committee.
2023 Mujeres Unidas Fundraiser
We are excited to announce that the Mujeres Unidas support group in collaboration with Panda Express on Apple Glen is hosting a fundraising event on September 15, 2023 from 10 am-10 pm in honor of the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month. The fundraising code and flyer are in this blog post!
Make a Difference Today
At the Center for Nonviolence, we believe that every act of kindness, no matter how small, can create a ripple of positive change in our world. Your support enables us to continue promoting peace, understanding, and justice in our community. Check out this blog for some easy ways to contribute!
Summer at CFN
The Center for Nonviolence is having an eventful summer, providing violence prevention lessons to kids at McMillen Community Center and participating in Fort Wayne PRIDE. In this blog we also announce upcoming local community events and celebrate raising nearly $1000 for culturally-affirming spaces for survivors seeking services with us.
CFN in the News for PRIDE
For decades, we have passionately championed inclusivity, community outreach, and LGBTQ+ programming. Our unwavering commitment to fostering understanding, acceptance, and unity has yielded a remarkable impact. In this blog post, we proudly showcase two recent news snippets published by WPTA ABC INsight, illuminating the significance of our work not just during PRIDE Month, but every month of the year.
Our LGBTQ+ Services
We offer a support group for LGBTQ+ teens and allies, adult advocacy for name and gender marker changes, and a forthcoming support group for LGBTQ+ individuals 18+ surviving domestic violence. To learn more and access these services, click "Read More" and fill out our form. Experience support, empowerment, and a community that stands with you.
Creating Culturally Affirming Support Groups at CFN
Join us in creating culturally-affirming spaces for Black women and LGBTQ+ survivors. Contribute a $50 gift to launch programs, offering immediate assistance and addressing service gaps in northeast Indiana. Your support empowers lasting change, ensuring survivors receive support group sessions and one-on-one safety planning with compassionate advocates. Make a difference today!
Taking Space, Together!
In a world filled with constant noise and relentless demands, it's important to take space for yourself to reflect and recharge. Unfortunately, many people struggle to find this space because they are treated unfairly based on their gender identity, how much money they have, the color of their skin, who they love, or if they have any disabilities. This month, we invite you to think about how, together, we can allow and create space for everyone by recognizing that we all have a role to play in challenging these unfair systems.
The countdown has begun for Give Greater Allen County!
Get ready to make an impact because the countdown has begun for Give Greater Allen County! Join us, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, for an exciting 12-hour day of giving starting at 7 am next Thursday, April 20th.
What's Intersectional Feminism!?!
In this insightful piece, Elena Silva, a Center for Nonviolence Prevention & Youth Services Facilitator, shares their thoughts on Intersectional Feminism.
Banned Books Spotlight
Every week during #BlackHistoryBlackFutures Month, we are spotlighting Banned Black Books. These books, and many others, have been deemed too dangerous to read in schools and libraries across the country for simply being by and about Black people. We encourage you, as a powerful act of love and nonviolent resistance, to read, buy, and share these books.