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March 22, 2010

DASH is excited to partner with artist Joel Bergner to create a mural that honors survivors of domestic violence and tells their stories of victory over violence. Please support this creative and inspiring project! To learn more about the project and to get involved, click here.

Everyday in the District of Columbia, 76 calls are made to the police for help with domestic disputes and violence. The mural will raise awareness about domestic violence in our city, and spread a message of hope and healing. We need your support to make it happen!

The project will cost $25,000 to $40,000 to complete. (The more funds we raise, the bigger our mural can be!)  Click here to help to “kick start” the project by spreading the word, and becoming a donor for as little as $10–here you can watch the artist’s video presentation, see the special incentives for donors, and make a secure donation pledge.

How to Donate to the Mural Project: The artist set up a donation site at Kickstarter. Kickstarter is an online fundraising site for all things creative! It’s trustworthy, safe and powered by Amazon payment system. You can donate online with confidence. If you prefer to mail a donation, we gladly accept checks:

District Alliance for Safe Housing
ATTN:  DV Mural Project
P.O. Box 73186
Washington, DC  20056

About the Artist:  Joel Bergner is an accomplished mural artist. He has painted murals all around metro DC (and beyond–to see some of his amazing work, click here), including very popular murals in Columbia Heights and on U Street.

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March 19, 2010

Members of the Junior League of Washington gathered recently at Proof DC for a “party with a purpose”and collected items for DASH safe housing programs.

League members brought more than 70 donated items to the happy hour–including shampoo, conditioner, soaps, shower/bath gel, shower liners and hooks, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and household cleaning products!

In addition to the items donated at the party, some League members also logged on to our website and made donations through our Amazon Wish List….so the gifts kept coming even after the party was over!

Thank you so very much to all of the Junior League of Washington members for their support.

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DASH Executive Director

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January 31, 2010

Change is Better Than Good. It’s Great.

Making changes to improve safe housing is a big part of what we do at DASH. 

We work to ensure safe housing that’s easier to access.  We develop safe housing models that adapt to the changing needs of residents.  We want safe housing to be more than a good place to call home during recovery from abuse.  We want it to be a great place for abuse survivors to start new lives free from violence.

Our vision is one that’s shared by many.  We are grateful for their support, and we are inspired by their passion and commitment.

In June, DASH will take a moment to celebrate some of the allies who make our work possible.  I hope you will join us in honoring their work to make safe housing great.

More details will follow in the weeks ahead, so be sure to stay tuned.

— Peg

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December 19, 2009

The generosity of our donors is helping to brighten the season for the women, children and families residing in our housing programs! Very special thanks to donor R. Kravit who donated 22 tickets for our program residents to visit “ZooLights,” the National Zoo’s annual winter celebration, and to The Lynch Family for donating a holiday tree to our Huruma Place emergency housing program.

Residents are already making plans to visit ZooLights, and many of our young residents spent last Saturday afternoon handcrafting ornaments, decorating the tree, and drawing festive pictures to hang alongside the tree. We think you’ll agree that the tree is just beautiful:

Thanks again to our donors! If you are interested in making a holiday gift donation to DASH residents, we are accepting donations through December 23rd. We are very much in need of wrapping paper, tape, gift tags and gift bags. Call Rena at 202-462-3274 to donate.

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December 7, 2009

We have been overwhelmed (in a very good way!) by generous donations of clothing for the women and children in our programs. Right now we cannot accept clothing because we do not have storage space for more donations. But please do not let that stop you from donating clothing for a good cause. Consider donating to another community program in DC (click here for a listing from DC’s 211 Answers Please).

Or, you can turn your clothing into a cash gift by consigning the clothes and donating the proceeds to DASH! Here are some Google links to DC clothing consignment shops to get you started:

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Thank you for your support!

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December 1, 2009

 

DASH is proud to be a part of the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) 2010 calendar. A resident from our Empowerment Project permanent housing program is featured in the calendar at the month of May.

To pick up a FREE calendar, visit us at one of our upcoming community events during December and January, or while supplies last.

OR

To request your copy of the calendar by mail, please send $5 to cover mailing costs (please do not send cash) along with your name and mailing address to:

DASH
ATTN: 2010 Calendar
P.O. Box 73186
Washington, DC  20056

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November 28, 2009

In honor of Thanksgiving, The Red Derby and the Sunday Night Club hosted a Thanksgiving food drive and fundraiser for DASH. The event was a great success, helping to stock our pantry shelves with canned goods for newcomers to our programs, and raising more than $1,100 for DASH!

Very special thanks to Sasha, The Red Derby, all of the Sunday Night Club members, Jordan, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and everyone who came out to The Red Derby in support of DASH. We are thrilled and so grateful for your generosity!

ABOUT HOLIDAY GIVING AT DASH
Now more than ever, DASH needs your support. Our organization serves some of the District’s most vulnerable residents, providing safe housing, support, and advocacy to those made homeless by domestic violence. This holiday season, we ask for your help us to continue strengthening the city’s safety net services. Make a tax deductible donation to DASH today.

Your contribution will fund temporary and permanent housing for more than 100 adults and children made homeless by domestic violence, and you will help dozens of families avoid homelessness caused by violence. Click here to make a secure online donation to DASH right now using Network for Good donation website. Thank you for your support!

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