Dine Out for Change
2025-07-06 17:00 - 21:30 UTC
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
2025-07-07 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-14 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-21 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-28 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
2025-08-04 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-11 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-18 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 August Restaurant:

Bangkok Station12 Park St, Nyack, NY 10960

Dine In Only

Dine Out for Change
2025-10-01 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-08 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-15 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-22 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-29 16:00 - 22:00
Kantina Takoria & Cocktail Bar | Sparkill, NY

Grab a Bite and Dine Out for Change!

Every month restaurants around Rockland County and beyond participate in Dine Out for Change, donating a percentage of proceeds collected during a specific timeframe, week or month back to the Center to assist with services provided to all victims and survivors.

Meet us at Kantina Takoria & Cocktail Bar!

Kantina Takoria & Cocktail Bar4 Depot Square | Sparkill, NY4:00 pm – 10:00 pmEvery Wednesday in October

Dine In Only

In Conversation with Muriel Fox & Debbie Millman
2025-10-04 18:30 - 20:00
Join us for a community-centered discussion with Muriel Fox and Debbie Millman, focusing on feminism and believing women.

Discussion will include a special clip from the feature film “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry”

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Designer Bag Bingo
2025-10-09 18:00 - 23:00
Kirkbride Hall • 5 Patriot Hills Lane, Stony Point, NY

Designer Bags*, Tricky Trays, 50/50 raffles and more!*

Tickets are $60 a person and include 10 games of bingo, door prize ticket & dabber.

Bring your own snacks & beverages.

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Shine the Light
2025-10-16 11:30 - 14:00
PRESENTED BY:Center for Safety & Change

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.(R) Pi Iota Omega ChapterAWAKE, Hope’s Door, Moms Demand Action, My Sisters’ Place, Pace Women’s Justice Center, andPutnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center

Thursday, October 16, 202511:30 am – 2:00 pm

Walk will begin on both sides at 12:00 PM (noon). Rockland and Westchester will meet in the middle of the bridge for speakers and presentations. Walkers will walk two across on the path.

MEETING UP LOCATIONS AND INFORMATION:ROCKLAND SIDE: Meet at the path entrance on the corner of Franklin Street & Clinton Avenue in Nyack at 11:00 am (street parking).WESTCHESTER SIDE: Meet at the Westchester Landing path parking lot at 11:30 am (333 S. Broadway, Tarrytown).

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2025 STOP F.E.A.R Conference
2025-10-17 08:30 - 12:30
Rockland Community College, Ellipse – Technology Building

The Rockland County STOP F.E.A.R. Coalition presents this year’s criminal justice conference:

Implementing a Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence

Friday, October 17, 20258:30 am – 12:30 pm

Key conference highlights include:

Building and sustaining Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Teams

Structuring and participating in Domestic Violence High-Risk Teams

Implementing trauma-informed and victim-centered policing

Applying Lethality Assessment Protocols (LAP) and other risk-based practices

2025 Presenters from the Westchester County Domestic Violence High Risk Team include:

David M Ryan, Chief of Police (retired), Director / Westchester County DV High Risk Team Fred Green, 2nd Deputy District Attorney, Chief of Special Prosecutions Division, Westchester County DA’s Office

Robi Schlaff, Director, Westchester County Office for Women

Licia Sandberg, Senior Director, Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Advocacy, Westchester Medical Center

Susan Carroll, Director of Training, Outreach and Education, Pace Women’s Justice Center Reese, Survivor Advocate

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Golf for Change
2025-10-20 12:00 - 20:00
Rockland Country Club

Tee Off to Raise Money for the Center!

We are back for our second year to raise funds to support Center for Safety & Change while enjoying the championship golf course at Rockland Country Club. Last year, we raised over $20,000 for the Center with your support! More surprises are in store for this year so make sure you join us for golf, fun, food, and good company for a good cause.

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18th Annual Simona & Jerome A. Chazen Business Luncheon
2025-10-24 11:30 - 13:30
Hilton Pearl River

Thank you for joining us for the 18th Annual Simona and Jerome A. Chazen Business Luncheon where community leaders and businesses hold up the vision of Simona and Jerome A. Chazen — to end domestic violence.

Our 2025 honorees, Christine Cordey Salon — Christine Cordey and River Court on Main — Breda Lyons & Catherine Levins, solidify the importance of businesses using their platform for educating, raising awareness and being philanthropic to eradicate domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.

2025 Event Journal

Film Screening & Discussion with Det. Lt. (ret) Mark Wynn
2025-12-10 18:30 - 21:00
Dominican University • Rosary Hall, Lawrence Room: 470

This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep—Quest for Justice, Journey Towards Healing

Domestic violence has an evident and long-term impact on adult victims as well as children who witness violence. The presentation will explore the complex relationship between childhood exposure to family violence, policing, and efforts to break the cycle of violence. The film This is Where I Learned Not to Sleep follows retired Nashville (TN) Lieutenant Mark Wynn as he revisits his haunting childhood through his work to reform police response to family violence. Lt. Wynn started the first domestic violence division in the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department and presents his quest for justice and journey towards healing while providing effective strategies for police response to family violence. The film was produced by Emmy-winning producers, Impact Producers and Filmmakers from The Homestretch, Audrey & Daisy, Private Violence and Bully.

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2026 Raffle for Change
2026-01-02 10:00 - 2026-05-02 20:30
Purchase Your Tickets Today for a Chance to Win!

Enter our raffle for a chance to win gift certificates to some of our favorite local restaurants and wellness centers. Whether you’re craving a delicious night out, a relaxing massage or a well-deserved day of pampering, these prizes offer something for everyone. Each ticket gives you the opportunity to enjoy the best our community has to offer—amazing food, soothing experiences and local businesses that make our area special. Don’t miss your chance to dine, unwind and indulge.

One winner will receive ALL of the following:

$100 Gift Certificate to Cassie’s Restaurant in Orangeburg

$250 Gift Certificate to Otto’s Full Service in Piermont

$200 Gift Certificate to Union Restaurant in Haverstraw

$200 Gift Certificate to Hudson House in Nyack

$200 Gift Certificate to Roost in Sparkill

$230 Gift Certificate to Spa Life in Piermont

$140 Gift Certificate to Amy Delia-The Celestial Body Integrative Healing Arts

(2) $125 Gift Certificates to Saskia Massage

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Art Poster Competition
2026-01-09 10:00 - 2026-03-18 19:00
The 16th Annual Center for Safety & Change Art Poster Competition invites Rockland County high school students and residents to use creative expression to raise awareness and advocate for ending violence against women and girls. Open to youth ages 14–18, the competition celebrates artwork, with prize winners announced in Spring 2026.

Submissions are due by March 18.

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For questions, please email Emily Almenas.

Planning with a Purpose Webinar
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
A New Year Estate Planning conversation with Cane, Boniface, & Eisen P.C.

Wednesday, January 28, 20261:00 pm – 2:00 pmFree Event

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Hot Night in Nyack
2026-02-09 18:30 - 20:30
Nyack Center | 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY

A Panel Discussion to Empower Your Menopause Journey

The evening will benefit Nyack Center and Center for Safety & Change.

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Wear Orange
2026-02-10 00:00 - 23:59
Did you know that 1 in 3 teens experiences physical, emotional or sexual abuse by their intimate partner?

An annual tradition during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Wear Orange Day aims to raise awareness about dating violence. By sharing pictures on social media platforms with the hashtag #HealthyRelationships, participants contribute to spreading the message that everyone deserves a healthy and violence-free relationship. Tag the Center at @center4sc!

A Lunch and Learn with Dr. Lisa Fontes
2026-03-05 09:30 - 13:30
Nyack Seaport | 21 Burd St Nyack, NY

After separation, domestic abusers often present themselves as concerned, loving parents seeking legal remedies while actually using the court system to continue harassing and controlling their ex-partners. Domestic abuse does not end with separation. It frequently shifts into new forms, including false or exaggerated allegations made to courts, police and child protective agencies to discredit survivors and create judicial bias. When such litigation abuse is mislabeled as mere “high conflict,” courts are less likely to impose orders that stop abusive legal tactics.

This training will teach participants to recognize litigation abuse, understand its harms and distinguish it from genuinely high-conflict cases, and will review practical remedies to prevent the courts from becoming tools of continued domination. The program will also describe the Rockland County Probation Domestic Violence Program for Men, covering its curriculum, history and outcomes.

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She Is Weekend: Anne Steele in The Women Who Wrote Me
2026-03-27 19:00 - 23:00
The Angel Nyack | 18 S Broadway, Nyack, NY

When Women Write, The World Listens

Join Anne Steele in this dynamic concert that showcases the undeniable impact of women’s voices in music.

Through raw, powerful songs and candid moments, The Women Who Wrote Me invites the audience into a world where self-expression is the ultimate form of strength. In this soulful, story filled night of music, Anne asks a simple but transformative question: who gets to tell your story?

Anne will spotlight singer-songwriters and artists whose music speaks from lived experience—love, loss, power and resilience—creating a concert that feels both intimate and universally resonant. So be ready for a deeply personal evening honoring the female artists who shape us—onstage and off, in this one night only special event in support of Center for Safety & Change.

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She Is Weekend: A Celebration of Women & Survivors
2026-03-28 18:00 - 23:30
Nyack Center | 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, NY

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.

Doors at 5:00pm | Show at 6:00 pm

Featuring: Anita Kopacz | Seren Divine | Diana Wilkins | Brianna Del-Marie Forbes | Kenyatta Jones-Arietta | The Yes Dears | Katie Elevitch and more!

Cash/Credit Bar and Complimentary Light Fare

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She Is Weekend: A Writing Workshop with Anita Kopacz
2026-03-29 14:00 - 17:00
District Hot Yoga | 13 S Broadway, Nyack

This free writing workshop will guide you into a space where you can experience healing and hope through intention setting, light breath movement, and writing. Space is limited.

Enter into this workshop with a pen and journal.

Join acclaimed author Anita Kopacz, an award-winning writer and spiritual advisor. She is the former editor in chief of Heart & Soul Magazine and managing editor of BeautyCents Magazine. When she is not writing, you can find her on the dance floor or traveling the world with her children. Anita lives in New York City with her family. She is the author of Shallow Waters and The Wind on Her Tongue.

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