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Highlight on Office for Women Director, Robi Schlaff

Posted by David Wallace on March 17, 2020

Highlight on Robi Schlaff, Director of Westchester County’s Office for Women. Originally published in March 2020 Newsletter March is Women’s History month and we met with Robin Schlaff, known to most of us as Robi, to talk about the Westchester County Office for Women (OFW), where she serves as Director, and her involvement with Hope’s […]

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Executive Director, CarlLa Horton, speaks on Harvey Weinstein Verdict

Posted by David Wallace on February 25, 2020

CarlLa Horton speaks to News 12  Executive Director, CarlLa Horton, speaks to News 12 on the Harvey Weinstein Verdict. “It is a big victory for the #metoo movement, but it’s not as big a victory as we would have hoped.”  

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Hope’s Door Welcomes New Board Members

Posted by David Wallace on February 19, 2020

Hope’s Door Welcomes New Board Members Hope’s Door is excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors. “The Hope’s Door Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Dan Lipka, Marisol Sanchez, and Melissa Szot to its Board,” states Kristen Gizzi, Hope’s Door Board President. “Each with their diverse experience and vast knowledge […]

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STAR Chapters Raise Awareness During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Posted by David Wallace on February 6, 2020

STAR Chapters Raise Awareness During Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating abuse. The Hope’s Door Love Shouldn’t Hurt program is joining this effort by hosting awareness events in schools across Westchester County. Take a look at […]

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Hope’s Door Offers Spanish-Speaking Women’s Support Group

Posted by David Wallace on January 29, 2020

Hope’s Door Offers Spanish-Speaking Women’s Support Group In January, Counselors Stephanie Aguayo and Yanira Villaman began a new support group tailored to the cultural and linguistic needs of Spanish-speaking women survivors. According to Director of Community Services Janmarie Brown, “27% of those we served last year were Spanish-speakers, making this support group a critical element […]

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