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...

Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary in 2026

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...

Center for Hope & Safety Featured in BINJE’s Nonprofit Issue

We are honored to be featured in BINJE’s Nonprofit Issue, which highlights the work Center for Hope & Safety does every day to support adults and children experiencing domestic violence in Bergen County. The article shares more about our mission, the services...

Virtual Chat with Dreamland Author Sarah Dessen

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

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...