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Survivors deserve better than federal funding delays. Tell Congress to act NOW: buff.ly/29P4w4A #FundSafetyNow #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorsDeserveBetter

AANHPI communities bring strength, resilience, and rich cultural traditions that shape our city and our work. 🌺 This Heritage Month, we uplift AANHPI survivors and advocates and recommit to building spaces where everyone belongs. #AANHPIHeritageMonth

Domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness in DC, yet the Mayor's FY27 budget proposes cutting more than 20% from DHS domestic violence services. Providers warn programs will close and lives will be lost. Read more: streetsensemedia.org/article/domest…

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. For survivors of domestic violence, the path to healing includes mental health. Anxiety, depression, and PTSD are real, and so is recovery. Mental health care is essential, not optional. Explore resources here: nami.org

To every mom, caregiver, and mother figure — Happy Mother's Day. The love, strength, and guidance you offer every day shapes families and communities in ways that cannot be measured. Today, we honor you.💐

Domestic-related killings now account for 1 in 4 homicides in DC this year. This @51stNewsDC story, featuring our executive director and policy director, breaks down the dynamics driving the rise and the protections that advocates are calling for: bit.ly/3P8GzaX

Mayor Bowser and the U.S. Attorney's Office recognized the rise in DV crimes and homicides in DC. We can't ignore the disconnect: the Mayor's FY27 budget cuts $6.3M from victim services at the same time. Survivors need more resources, not less. More: bit.ly/4ujA8AT

DCCADV showed up at the DHS Budget Oversight Hearing. Our staff testified on the consequences of cutting domestic violence services, housing, and the social safety net — and uplifted the voices of SAB members who couldn't be there themselves. Next stop: OVSJG hearing tomorrow.

We're so thankful for our Silver anniversary sponsor, Baker Donelson! 💛 Their commitment to justice and public service strengthens the work we do every day for survivors across the District. Here's to 40 years, and to the partners who make it possible. bakerdonelson.com

Thanks to our Silver anniversary sponsor, Jacobson Lawyers Group! Founded by former government attorneys, they've been champions for survivors and those who have been wronged by federal systems. We're honored to have them with us as we celebrate 40 years: jacobsonlawyersgroup.com

A heartfelt thank you to our Silver sponsor, ReloShare! 💛 Their technology helps agencies like ours secure safe, dignified accommodations for survivors — their mission and ours go hand in hand. We're proud to celebrate this milestone together. More: reloshare.com.

Announcing Reesie Sims of Volare as our 2026 Andrea Gleaves Advocacy Award recipient! With 12+ years supporting survivors of power-based violence, Reesie's work in therapy, education, and systems change is a true embodiment of survivor-centered advocacy: ow.ly/2Jhv50YPabM

Mayor Bowser's proposed FY27 budget cuts $6.3M from DV services in DC at a time when DV homicides are spiking. Survivors depend on these services for housing, safety, and independence. DC Council can restore this funding. We're urging them to act. More: dccadv.org/in-the-media-m…

We are so grateful for our Silver anniversary sponsor, @VedderLaw! 💛 Your generous support helps ensure survivors in DC have access to the resources, advocacy, and justice they deserve. Thank you for standing with us as we mark 40 years of this work. More:vedderprice.com

We are just ONE WEEK away from our 40th Anniversary Celebration! 💜 Join us next Wednesday, April 29, for an elegant rooftop evening honoring four decades of survivor advocacy in DC. We are so excited to celebrate with you! Get your tickets: bit.ly/3QpZ8Yv #DCCADV40

A massive thank you to our Platinum sponsor, Katz Banks Kumin! 🌟 Your commitment to survivor safety and justice in the District makes our work possible. We are so grateful for your support as we celebrate 40 years of fighting for survivors. Learn more: katzbanks.com

Public safety is built on trust, but systemic roadblocks are putting that trust to the test. This @washingtonpost report highlights the concerns survivors in D.C. have. When people are afraid to call for help, our entire community is less safe: wapo.st/48o9Uo4

More than 700 organizations are calling on Senate leadership to act. @LeaderJohnThune, @SenSchumer, @ChuckGrassley, and @SenatorDurbin: pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act now. Survivors can’t afford delays: ow.ly/Iu1J50YMSLB

April is #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth. At DCCADV, we know true safety means addressing all forms of trauma. We stand with sexual assault survivors in the District. We hear you, believe you, and fight for you. Resources: dccadv.org/resources-for-…

Nominate an inspiring advocate for the 2026 Andrea Gleaves Advocacy Award! Help us honor someone who brings our community together through survivor-centered advocacy and mentorship. Nominees and nominators must be affiliated with a DCCADV Member Program: bit.ly/2026AndreaGlea…