Center for Safety & Change

Dine Out for Change
2025-08-04 12:00 - 21:00 UTC
Bangkok Station

Grab a Bite and Dine Out for Change!

Each month a local Rockland restaurant hosts Dine Out for Change where a percentage of sales will be donated back to the Center, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.

Participating August Restaurant:

Bangkok Station12 Park St, Nyack, NY 10960

Dine In Only

Dine Out for Change
2025-07-28 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-21 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-14 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-07 12:00 - 21:00
Bangkok Station

Grab a Bite and Dine Out for Change!

Each month a local Rockland restaurant hosts Dine Out for Change where a percentage of sales will be donated back to the Center, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.

Participating July Restaurant:

Bangkok Station12 Park St, Nyack, NY 10960

Dine In Only

Women's Distance Festival
2025-07-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Rockland Lake State Park
Rockland Lake State Park

Thank you for joining us for a day of empowerment, camaraderie and wellness as we celebrated the 38th Annual Women’s Distance Festival Run/Walk, the tri-state area’s premier 5k run/walk for women and girls only.

Dine Out for Change
2025-07-06 17:00 - 21:30
The Hudson House of Nyack

Grab a Bite and Dine Out for Change!

Each month a local Rockland restaurant hosts Dine Out for Change where a percentage of sales will be donated back to the Center, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.

Participating Restaurant:

The Hudson House of Nyack134 Main St. Nyack, NY 10960

Dine In Only

Dine Out for Change
2025-06-23 12:00 - 2025-06-27 22:00
Grab a Bite and Dine Out for Change!

Each month a local Rockland restaurant hosts Dine Out for Change where a percentage of sales will be donated back to the Center, benefiting victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.

Participating June Restaurant:

Little Dean’s
8 N Broadway, Nyack, NY
June 23–27 | Dine In Only

She Is Writing Retreat
2025-05-16 16:00 - 2025-05-18 16:00
A Storytelling Writing Retreat

This retreat will give participants space to create, heal, be in community and learn the arts of storytelling.

She Is! – A writing retreat tailored for self-identified women who are survivors, this retreat will provide a supportive and empowering environment for healing through creative expression. This retreat aims to create a safe space where participants can share their stories, explore their emotions, and find strength in their resilience. Through various writing exercises, workshops, and guided discussions, attendees can harness the therapeutic power of writing to process their experiences, connect with others who have faced similar challenges, and foster a sense of community. This retreat not only nurtures individual healing but also encourages a collective narrative that breaks the silence surrounding these issues, fostering empowerment and solidarity among us.

May 16 – May 18, 2025 | Registration Fee: $525

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A Night for Change 2025
2025-05-03 18:00 - 23:00
Thank you for joining us for an intimate evening of inspiration and reflection as we honored and supported champions of our cause who stand in solidarity with all victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes.

2025 Carolyn Fish Human Rights Award Recipients

Lisa & Michael Chang + Alison Crowther

2025 Event Journal

EVENT CHAIRSSusan Ramos-Chatzky • Linie Chang-Rand

EVENT COMMITTEELisa Chang • Paige Charbonneau • Alison Crowther • Honor Fagan • Jill Kaliff • Glenn Meyerson • Ryan O’Gorman • Sandra Ortiz, MD • Marla Pasquale • Barbara Rands Valente • Andre Riobe • David Sanders • Lisa Sapia • Bob Sussman • Diane Sussman

Getting to the Root: 2-Day Intensive Training on Racial Justice (May Session Begins)
2025-05-01 08:00 - 15:00
Systemic racism exists, advantaging white people while disadvantaging those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. To get real and do something about it, we must be willing to learn from history, understand power and organize for social justice and equity. Join us, along with premier trainers, for a two-day intensive training on racial justice.

*This session is In-Person in Rockland County

Stay involved. Be the change. Start today. Registration accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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Denim Day
2025-04-30 00:00 - 23:59
Stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of sexual assault and help spread awareness about the importance of consent and ending victim-blaming by wearing jeans with a purpose on April 30.

She Is: A Celebration of Women & Survivors
2025-04-26 18:30 - 23:30
Join us for a night celebrating, uplifting, and affirming voices of women and survivors.

Through poetry, music, dance, story telling, and more — women from different backgrounds, ethnicity, and generations, will share truth, grit, honesty, and emotion.

Doors at 6:30pm | Show at 7pm

Featuring: Anita Kopacz | Syntyché | Seren Divine | Diana Wilkins | and more to be announced!

In Memoriam Performance for Cecilia Gentili.

Cash/Credit Bar and Complimentary Light Fare

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Co-Sponsored by:

Barbara Rands Valente & Marg Ventura

Trivia Night
2025-03-12 18:30 - 21:00
Join us at Trivia Night to Benefit Center for Safety & Change!

Seating limited; purchase your tickets in advance, $20 per person.

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SAEDA 2025
2025-02-17 08:30 - 2025-02-21 16:00
Dating abuse is common and the effects are extremely damaging – ranging from depression to alcohol and drug dependency to engaging in violent relationships, even suicide. Teaching teens about healthy relationships is vital to stopping this devastating crime.

SAEDA (Student Activists Ending Dating Abuse) is an innovative youth-led education and prevention program dedicated to celebrating diversity, challenging oppressive social norms, promoting leadership and inspiring youth to ultimately end gender-based violence.

APPLY TODAY!

For more information, visit the program landing page.

Getting to the Root: 2-Day Intensive Training on Racial Justice (February Session)
2025-02-05 08:00 - 2025-02-06 15:00
Join us, along with premier trainers, for a two-day intensive training on racial justice.

Systemic racism exists, advantaging white people while disadvantaging those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. To get real and do something about it, we must be willing to learn from history, understand power and organize for social justice and equity. Join us, along with premier trainers, for a two-day intensive training on racial justice.

*This session is held in-person in Rockland County

Stay involved. Be the change. Start today. Registration accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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Getting to the Root: 2-Day Intensive Training on Racial Justice (October Session)
2024-10-24 09:00 - 2024-10-25 16:00
Systemic racism exists, advantaging white people while disadvantaging those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color. To get real and do something about it, we must be willing to learn from history, understand power and organize for social justice and equity. Join us, along with premier trainers, for a two day intensive training on racial justice.

*This session is held in-person in Rockland County

Stay involved. Be the change. Start today. Registration accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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2024 Stop Fear Conference
2024-10-18 08:30 - 12:30
2024 Stop Fear Conference

Stalking: A too often undetected tactic of Intimate Partner Violence

This conference highlighted the significant connections between stalking and intimate partner violence, assisted professionals in the field with how to identify and respond to stalking, and addressed recent trends on the use of technology to perpetrate stalking.

A collaborative conference with Center for Safety & Change, Rockland County Probation Department and SPARK: Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center

Annual Shine the Light: Solidarity Bridge Walk
2024-10-17 11:30 - 13:00
Thank You for Joining Us in Honor and Memory of Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence.

PRESENTED BY Center for Safety & Change, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.(R) Pi Iota Omega Chapter, AWAKE, Hope’s Door, Moms Demand Action, My Sisters’ Place, Pace Women’s Justice Center, and Putnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center

45th Anniversary and Rockland Women Leaders Hall of Fame Celebration
2024-10-05 00:00 - 23:59
Thank you for joining us in celebration of our 45th anniversary, a milestone we could not have reached without you, our supporters.

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37th Annual Women’s Distance Festival: She Runs. She Inspires.
2024-07-14 00:00 - 23:59
Rockland Road Runners presents the 37th Annual Women’s Distance Festival 5k Run/Walk.

Join us for a day of empowerment, camaraderie and wellness as we celebrate the 37th Annual Women’s Distance Festival Run/Walk, the tri-state area’s premier 5K run/walk for women and girls only. More than 1,200 participants will lace up their sneakers to benefit Center for Safety & Change, the only non-profit agency solely dedicated to serving victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes in Rockland County.

Click here for further details and registration.

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Golf Outing to Benefit Center for Safety & Change
2024-05-21 11:00 - 18:00
Thank you for joining us on May 21 at New York Country Club, hosted by CSCGO (Center for Safety & Change Golf Outing).

Co-chairs: Molly McGrath Colucci • Lisa Sapia

Committee: Michael Chang • Tom Claro • Michael Colucci • Sandy Page-Cook • Jaclyn Porpiglia • Barry Rosenblum • Denise Sheehan-Gabettie

Getting to the Root: 2-Day Intensive Training on Racial Justice (May Session)
2024-05-02 09:00 - 2024-05-03 16:00

2nd Annual Believe in Change
2024-05-01 16:30 - 20:30
Thank you for joining the fun at our 2nd Annual Believe in Change while supporting Center for Safety & Change.

Believe in Change benefits Center for Safety & Change, a not-for-profit community-based organization founded in 1979, that serves women and all victims and survivors of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and all other crimes.

Chair: Sandra Ortiz, MD | Committee: Kristina Coleman, Candis Edwards, Maryellen Horowitz, Nicole Kirwin, Donna Ladson, Ida Glick Parks, Leslie Rodriguez, Lisa Sapia, April Solomon, Hope Wade

2nd Annual She Is
2024-04-27 18:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night celebrating, uplifting, and affirming voices of women and survivors.

Through poetry, music, dance, story telling and more women from different backgrounds, ethnicities, and generations, will share truth, grit, honesty, and emotion.

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Denim Day
2024-04-24 00:00 - 23:59
Join millions of people across the world who will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence.

Learn more about denim day

ArtsRock Benefit Concert for Center for Safety & Change
2024-04-20 20:00 - 22:00
Tony winner Cady Huffman, who played Ulla in the smash Broadway hit THE PRODUCERS and played herself on CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, comes to Nyack to share the stage with a host of high-wattage talented ladies. Songs for the night will reflect hope, love and promise. This special evening will help benefit CENTER FOR SAFETY AND CHANGE and will be hosted by Nancy Giles from CBS SUNDAY MORNING.

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17th Annual Simona & Jerome A. Chazen Business Luncheon
2024-04-19 11:30 - 13:30
We want to thank all who made it possible for the 17th Annual Simona and Jerome A. Chazen Business Luncheon to be a successful business event, where community leaders and businesses held up the vision of Simona and Jerome A. Chazen — to end domestic violence.

The Chazen’s have supported for 45 years and Simona and now her children continue to support the efforts of Center for Safety & Change in hopes that others will join and help us put ourselves out of business. The 17th Annual Business Luncheon was made possible by our business partners and all of you. Our keynote address by David Chazen, reinforced the Center’s mission in saying “no more” to domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, while also echoing the importance of being raised in a home where education, advocacy and philanthropic giving was held at high regard.

Our 2024 honorees, Goya Cares and Interstate 59 Toyota, solidifed the importance of businesses using their platform for educating, raising awareness, and being philanthropic to eradicate domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

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2024 Event Journal

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She Is! Storytelling Writing Retreat
2024-04-12 15:00 - 2024-04-14 16:00
She Is! – A writing retreat tailored for self-identified women who are survivors, this retreat will provide a supportive and empowering environment for healing through creative expression. This retreat aims to create a safe space where participants can share their stories, explore their emotions, and find strength in their resilience. Through various writing exercises, workshops, and guided discussions, attendees can harness the therapeutic power of writing to process their experiences, connect with others who have faced similar challenges, and foster a sense of community. This retreat not only nurtures individual healing but also encourages a collective narrative that breaks the silence surrounding these issues, fostering empowerment and solidarity among us.

LEARN MORE OR REGISTER

Toyota Fundraiser Event
2024-04-01 09:00 - 2024-04-30 18:00
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Center for Safety & Change will receive a $50 donation for every car leased or sold, new or used, by Interstate Toyota in Airmont, NY, during the month of April.

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