NJ.com Special Report Highlights Realities of Domestic Violence

This week, NJ.com published a special report examining murder-suicides across New Jersey, uncovering troubling patterns of warning signs, missed opportunities for intervention and systemic challenges that can leave survivors without the protection they need. The...

CHS 50th Anniversary Featured in The Bergen Record

Earlier this month, Center for Hope & Safety’s 50th Anniversary was featured in The Bergen Record. The piece includes an interview with our CEO Kristine Pendy, LCSW and highlights our 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month events. >> READ THE...

Looking Ahead Together, A Message From Our New CEO

As I wrap up my first few weeks as CEO of Center for Hope & Safety, I want to take a moment to reflect on all that I have learned—and on the warm welcome I have received from this community. Since stepping into this role, I have had the privilege of meeting CHS...

Introducing Our New CEO, Kristine Pendy

Dear Friends,I am excited to announce that veteran behavioral health executive Kristine Pendy, LCSW, will assume the role of the organization’s Chief Executive Officer today.Kris brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in behavioral health, crisis services...

CEO Julye Myner on WMBC-TV’s ‘Hometown’

For 50 years, Center for Hope & Safety has stood beside survivors in Bergen County, growing into far more than a place of refuge. Recently, CEO Julye Myner, Ph.D., joined Jessica Reyes on WMBC-TV’s Hometown to discuss the vital role our services play in the...