Blue Shield Against Violence

One in four women
will be a victim of
domestic violence
in her lifetime.

As the state’s largest private funder of domestic violence services and prevention, our support helps keep doors and phone lines open at the 100-plus shelters and service providers comprising our state’s domestic violence safety net.

Many Iraq and Afghanistan veterans return with post-combat stress, increasing the risk for domestic violence.

From teens to military families, we’re testing new solutions for reaching high-need populations, and collaborating to learn and share what works.

56% of revenue for California domestic violence services is from government sources, which face cuts.

The Foundation supports and convenes key stakeholders to advance the policy dialogue for domestic violence prevention and services.

Free Technology Equipment and Services Available to Grantees

Blue Shield Against Violence grantees are eligible for thousands of dollars worth of technology equipment and services as part of a Foundation grant to TechSoup Global for a new "Technology Capacity Project." Benefits to grantees include: training via webinars; free hardware and software; access to an account manager; customized tools, tips, and content. To learn more and register for the first webinar, please download the flyer (PDF). Email Mary Duffy with questions.

Navigating a New Course: A Domestic Violence Organization Steers Towards a More Sustainable Future

Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) profiles the Center for Community Solutions, a Blue Shield Against Violence grantee, as a case study of how a domestic violence organization worked towards long-term financial sustainability. Using financial analysis tools provided by NFF, the Center for Community Solution was able to successfully plan for their financial future. Download report (PDF)

	Bess Bendet Director, Blue Shield Against Violence
	Christine Tran Program Officer, Blue Shield Against Violence
	Daneen Cline Program Assistant, Blue Shield Against Violence

Featured Grantee

Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County

Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County (DVS) is a full-service agency committed to ending the intergenerational cycle of domestic violence. Read more

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Upcoming Grant Cycle Deadline

Letters of Inquiry due
August 3, 2012

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