Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary in 2026

Apr 20, 2026 | Blog, News

In 1976, we began as an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence in Bergen County, NJ. During our 50-year evolution, we have become more than just a shelter, expanding our non-residential services—Community Services that include career counseling and housing...

Virtual Chat with Dreamland Author Sarah Dessen

Nov 4, 2025 | Blog, News

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 6:30 p.m. via Zoom Sarah Dessen’s Dreamland is a powerful young adult novel that shines a light on the realities of intimate partner violence. Contact us to join bestselling author Sarah Dessen and Julye Myner, CEO of Center for Hope &...

10th Annual Walk Featured in Bergen Record

Oct 28, 2025 | Blog, News

Our 10th Annual WALK TOGETHER Against Domestic Violence was featured in The Bergen Record. Special thanks to Sheila Bernstein and Pete Miragliotta for sharing their stories and for being long-time supporters and advocates for domestic violence survivors. >> READ THE...

Highlights from Art of Survival 2025 Reception

Oct 15, 2025 | Blog, News

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we held our annual The Art of Survival reception at The Art School at Old Church in Demarest, NJ. The exhibit showcases the moving artistic expressions of Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who...

CEO Julye Myner Interviewed on My9 NJ

Oct 14, 2025 | Blog, News

Julye Myner sits down with New Jersey Now host Mark Bonamo to discuss domestic violence in Bergen County, New Jersey. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Julye shares the scope of domestic violence in our communities and the services and support survivors...