REACH provides free, confidential support to survivors of domestic violence. We operate an emergency shelter, and answer hotline calls 24/7 for people in crisis or anyone with questions. We assist survivors in finding longer-term housing and counsel for legal issues. We also provide therapy to children up to age 18 who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence, and specialized support for their parents. Our prevention team trains a wide variety of organizations and communities, including police departments, medical professionals, social service agencies, military personnel, local businesses and corporations, schools, and faith organizations on how to recognize and prevent abuse, and promote healthy relationships. REACH also trains employers in creating policies that support employees who are survivors of domestic violence, in compliance with state law. Through this work, REACH serves more than 7,000 people annually, including women, men, people of all races and ethnicities, survivors of all ages, and people who are LGBTQ.

REACH Beyond Domestic Violence works with survivors of domestic violence to foster safety and support while engaging communities to promote healthy relationships.

R E A C H B E YO N D D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E | Creating Space for Refuge, Education, Advocacy, and CHange

FY2018

ANNUAL REPORT

STRATEGY

At REACH, we believe that social norms and individual behaviors can be changed through education and practice at individual and community levels.

Attitudes and behaviors are built on social norms, which are shaped through education (media, schools, faith, consumerism, etc.) and practice (what we do every day). Changing attitudes and behaviors requires changing social norms which requires new/different education and practice. All of this must be done with an understanding of trauma and how it impacts all of us.

In June 2018, the REACH Board of Directors approved a new three-year strategic plan describing four Priority Areas that are integrally connected.

Developing more robust prevention and community engagement strategies and increased partnership and collaboration are central in this plan. We believe that we are all in this together and we are part of a larger movement. We believe that our collective knowledge, power, and compassion are needed in order to create lasting change. Partnerships and collaborations not only strengthen the safety net for folks who are victimized or marginalized, collective action creates shared understanding and that is what changes social norms. We believe changing social norms is possible and necessary to dislodge the attitudes and behaviors that support the imbalances of power where domestic violence feeds. Educating young people – and “grownups” too – about the warning signs, intervention strategies, and how to talk about unhealthy or abusive behaviors can lead to lasting social change. How can we deepen and expand our efforts to prevent the pain before it starts?

At REACH, we believe that caring for one another – staff, volunteers, survivors, family, friends, neighbors – is part of the change we want to see in the world. Promoting wellbeing helps sustain us – as does a living wage, growth opportunities, work/life balance, and benefits that enable joy in life, hence staffing resources are another priority area. And as a vital community organization serving so many people and businesses and schools, we need to ensure our future is bright and that our financial foundation is strong. Financial sustainability is increasingly about entrepreneurship and partnerships to help sustain the organization. We are challenging ourselves to chart a course forward that will enable us to be here as we are needed and give us the opportunity to try new things while we continue to do what works. We need more voices, more networks, more investment, and more energy.

Prevention & Community EngagementOur primary goal is to achieve sustainability for REACH’s education and prevention efforts. We are researching a business model that will allow for revenue generation. Along the way, we will be developing a curriculum to build the capacity of community partners – a ‘training of trainers’ that will help people in schools, faith groups, businesses, and other organizations educate their peers or members. This training will also help REACH cultivate a corps of volunteer educators who will expand our ability to engage with more people across more communities.

Partnerships & CollaborationsSurvivors of domestic violence face barriers in multiple directions as challenges to employment and economic security, physical safety, health and wellbeing, stability, and access to resources require families to make difficult tradeoffs as they seek to reach beyond domestic violence. REACH is prioritizing collaborative efforts with the Department of Transitional Assistance and housing providers in order to find affordable, accessible housing options. We are building a Legal Initiative that will train and support qualified attorneys to help with legal needs. Our staff is partnering with our state coalition, Jane Doe Inc., and others to advance legislation that will benefit survivors. And we are endeavoring to promote survivor leadership and wellbeing – to benefit participants and staff alike.

Staff ResourcesWith thoughtful support from a consulting team from The Heller School at Brandeis, REACH is examining and restructuring our compensation and benefits framework with a focus on equity and balance. We are committed to recruiting and sustaining staff and volunteers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. These goals are designed to lead us to a staffing model that utilizes the strengths of all of us – toward efficiency and excellence in services.

Financial SustainabilityWe are determined to create a sustainable model for our prevention programs – one that is worthy of investment from funders, communities and donors, and that grows over time. We seek to deepen existing and create new partnerships that can help us raise funds and spread understanding of our work to reach beyond domestic violence. We do not do this work alone – it is the time, talent and treasure generously donated by individuals and families that enables us to interrupt and end abusive attitudes and behaviors. We are identifying strategies and practices that can help us reduce our expenses while maintaining the high quality of our work.

We are pleased to present the REACH Annual Report for fiscal year 2018. This year’s annual report includes a summary of our new strategic plan. We believe that this plan positions REACH for sustained success while reflecting our culture, our communities, and our increased ability to serve more people. It is the product of conversations with external and internal stakeholders, in-depth work by committees comprised of board and staff, and expert facilitation and guidance from consultant partners. All of us are inspired by our newly crafted organizational values and our updated vision and mission statements.

We are so appreciative of the hours, energy, inspiration, and love that staff and board members contributed to this work. We are deeply grateful to Madeline McNeely of Conditioning Leaders for her thoughtful facilitation and consultation on this plan. Babson College provided space for our Strategic Planning Retreat. Howard Schneider donated hours upon hours and his extensive expertise to perform the stakeholder research and present a summary of the findings. Susan Ryan-Vollmar, a communication consultant who worked with REACH for six months, helped us hone our messaging. She joined us thanks to the Community Consultants initiative of the Highland Street Foundation. The Sudbury Foundation provided funds to complete the planning process and support professional development as we endeavor to carry it out.

We are building on a strong foundation enabled by the tremendous support from you, our donors – each of you sharing our commitment to #creatingspaceforchange.

With gratitude,

Laura R. Van Zandt Executive Director

Stephen R. Langlois President, REACH Board of Directors

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Provide

4,552 bed nights at our emergency shelter

Answer

1,805 hotline calls

Provide healthy relationship workshops to

4,222 students in middle and high schools

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236 hours of advocacy for immigration, including UVisas and legal help

Provide trainings to adults in the community

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4,418 hours of court accompaniment, legal advocacy, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence

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Donor support helped REACH to:

Supporters

Reflects donations from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018

Melissa and Craig Mack Elinor and Jack Marcou Foundation Karen and Kevin Masterson Lillian and James McNulty Caroline Michel Josephine and Andrew Okun Brighid McHugh-Mullane and Mark Paci Pat Mattina and Alan Packard Maria M. Park David Pizzimenti Nancy Schon Katharine and Edwin Smith Smolak Farms Betsy and Bert Snyder St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Debra and Richard Stamm Heather and Brian Steele Sharon Stein Joanna Tan Shirley and Thomas Taylor Nancy Teeven Temple Aliyah Elizabeth and Jim Thomson Amy and Michael Tuteur Louise and Charles Weed Wellesley Bank Charitable Foundation

Circle of Healing ($250-$499)Patricia and Michael Abelson Analog Devices, Inc. Sally and Steve Barlow Kelly and John Bartholomew Bethany and Mark Bayer Baystate Medical Center Margo and Carmen Bergantino Alisa and Rick Billings Robyn Tice and Art Boland Brandeis University Elizabeth and Raymond Brown Bullhorn Bursaw Gas & Oil Inc. Lauren Budding and Pieter Cohen Colvin’s Incorporated Francis Concepcion Kevin Costello Taieka Coutard Eileen and Kevin Curtin Lisa and Scott Dalrymple Cynthia M. Deysher Sheila Wyckoff Dickey and Charles Dickey, III Linda Dispensa Kristin and Tom Donahue Aline Fattori Deborah and Ronald Fellman First Religious Society Shannon Lynch and Todd Flint Joanne and Roger Gaudette Colleen Dinn and Tyler George Clare and Buzz Gillis Sue and Bob Glovsky Monica Graham Harvard University Kerry Healey Chris Klejbuk and Ed Heimel Nan Niland and Ralph Helmick

Leigh and Neil Hesler Debora Hoffman Sarah Sherblom and Jonathan Hollander Laura Hollister Diane and Mitchell Jacobs Marietta B. Joseph Leah and Richard Kaplan Randy Kaufman Ruth and Chris Keyes B. Minde Kornfeld John Laferriere Alison Leonard Valerie Lin Nancy Lincoln Bonnie and Louis Marett Lois and Robert McKown Marcia Metz Courtney and Brendan Meyer Caitlin Engdahl and Ryan Morrison Myra and Jeffrey Newton Susan Nordberg North Congregational Church Ann R. Oliver OSIsoft Pace Butler Corporation Jo Pang Anne Parrish Benjamin Parsons Sarah Pasternak Sydney and Michael Pearlman Kristina Perry Faith and Larry Pistrang Plymouth Congregational Church Susan and Robert Priore Luke Roesler Jean and Bill Romeo Rotary Club of Watertown Susan and Terence Rushfirth Salem State University Tina and Paul Schmid Howard Schneider Susan and Steven Sewall Elaine and William Shea Debbie and David Shuman Paul Smith Gordon Green and Mason Smith Ginny and Drew Snow Doris Ann Sweet Lynn and Edwin Taff Dawn Tice Beth and Gerald Tishler Martha and Geoff Tuff Sarah Turner United Church of Christ Laura and Peter Van Zandt Jean Wallace Suzanne Walsh Roxie and Paul Walsh Waltham Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Janis and Michael Weilheimer Diane Rosen and Michael Weintraub WorldWide, Inc. Mary Ellen and Frank Zappulla

Should you be listed incorrectly or omitted inadvertently, please accept our apologies and notify the Development Department at 781.891.0724 x104.

Circle of Change ($10,000 and above)Carol Hani and Ian Agranat Christina and Roland Andersson Attorney General’s Office Claire and Bruce Bean Stephanie L. Brown Lisa and Dan Casey Charles River Diane Suda and Christopher Coley Cummings Foundation, Inc. Digital Federal Credit Union Audrey and James C. Foster Foundation for MetroWest Brenda and Anthony Helies Hermann Foundation Highland Street Foundation Jane’s Trust Frederic Katz Donna and Jeff Knight Kopf Family Foundation Sally Marrer and Stephen Langlois Helen and George Massaro Mary Ann and Pete Mattoon George H. and Jane A. Mifflin Memorial Fund Heather Campbell and Vincent Miles Pat and Clint Moon Laurie and Matthew Nee Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Karen and Chet Opalka The Perpetual Benevolent Fund Stephen and Marcy Reed Arthur S. Reinherz Charitable Foundation Leslie George and Andrew Ross Lauren and Bijan Sabet SCS Financial The TJX Foundation, Inc. Vestmark, Inc. Sylvia and Gordon Whitman

Circle of Advocacy ($5,000-$9,999)Bain Capital Children’s Charity Ltd. Patricia and Jon Baker, Sr. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Liz and Peter Carpenter Commonwealth Cares Fund, Inc. Kathie Lyons and Kevin Dunckel Leah Flanigan and Kevin Foley Lynda and Bill Glavin The Steve Glidden Foundation Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. Morton Isaacson John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Massachusetts Medical Society Carolyn and Stephen McCandless Karen and Duncan McKechnie Mr. David L. Jaffe and Ms. Cori B. Miller Patricia and Jeff Mitchell Needham Women’s Club The Nelson Companies Amy and Bouke Noordzij

Cordy and Gavin O’Hara Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation, Inc. Partners Health Care George & Alice Rich Charitable Foundation Rockland Trust - Peoples Federal Foundation Joanne and William Segal The Estate of Joan M. Sheridan The Sudbury Foundation Town of Needham Michael & Vincenza Vinciullo Charitable Foundation Trust

Circle of Education ($2,500-$4,999)Alison and Jeff Albers Belmont Savings Bank Foundation, Inc. Michele and Ingmar Berg Anuraag Bhargava Lisa and Stephen Brown Lisa Strope and David Canter Suzanne Caton Gina and Adam Cohen Becky and David Cole Cathy Dinardo Jean and Peter Doliber Mrs. Henry Foster Cathy and Richard Freedberg Amy and Evan Grace Jennifer and Dan Harding iD8 Design Studio LLP Deb and Tom Jacob Christine and David Konys Andrus Laats Elaine Latham April and Steve Levitt Ann and Peter Lombard The MacPherson Fund, Inc. William E. Maloney Foundation Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Elisabetta and Davide Molho Beth and Bill Nast Newton-Wellesley Hospital Lisa and Bob Oros Rebecca Parkhill Tiina Smith and Larry Rand Rotary Club of Waltham Carol and Morry Sapoznik Kathy and Robert Stansky Laurie S. Swett Trinitarian Congregational Church United Parish of Auburndale Lynne Brady Wagner and Andy Wagner Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, Inc. Winthrop Wealth Management

Circle of Refuge ($1,000-$2,499)Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund The Susan A. and Donald P. Babson Charitable Found Darcey and Chris Bartel Cynthia and Theodore Berenson Berklee College of Music Laurie and Chris Blakely Bonnie and Greg Blanchfield

The Boston Red Sox Foundation Rosemary Broton Boyle Stephanie and Geoff Burns Carrie and Tim Burr Susan Okie Bush Jennifer Lewis and David Candeias Cassum Family Foundation Erin Miller and Sue Chandler Denise Chicoine Marjorie and Martin Cohn Erin and Greg Comella Lee-Ann and Rick Correnti Dr. Susan M. Culman Dubs and Robert Dickey Donna Hale and John Donovan, Jr. Duffy Properties Elaine Ellenbogen Feigenbaum & Uddo Sydney and David Feldman Orville W. Forte Charitable Foundation Cheryl Forte Jody Foster Darcy and Matt Franklin Beth Bell and Thomas Franks Kate and Robert Galusza Morris & Lillian P. Gould Family Foundation Sandra and Barry Guryan Christine and John Guthery Peg and Joe Hadzima, Jr. Luisa and Joe Hamilton Hancock United Church of Christ Tricia and Caryn Boffolli Haskins Toby and Ronald Hollander Diana Y. and G. Lee Humphrey Lauren Yeaton Hunt Martin L. Browne and A. Miriam Jaffe The Justice Resource Institute Deborah Bowers Kenealy and Edmund Kenealy Amanda and Sam Kennedy Colleen and Franklin Kettle Holly and Eric Klose Bronwyn and Jeff Lamont The Lautenberg Foundation The Gerry Leone Committee Janice Gardner and James Levin Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Pam and Stuart Mathews The Noonan Family Charitable Fund Karen Novakoff Susan O’Connell Suzanne Altman Offit and Andrew Offit Denise and Dean Pappas Jane Adolph and Bill Poznik The Prospect Fund Shannon and Derek Redgate Nancy and David Reny Rising Star Quilters Guild Margaret and Greg Rocco Kathleen and James Rodrigue Lucienne Ronco Cecilia and Lee Sandwen The Second Church in Newton Jillian Kay Segal and David Segal Marjorie Nealon Seibert and Peter Seibert Mary Beth Shifman

Simonet Family Fund Smith, Sullivan & Company P.C. Jill and Michael Stansky Karin Raye and L. Brad Steiner Maureen E. Sullivan Jessica and Gabriel Teperow TFC Financial Management Inc. Lynne Sampson Tuffin and Gerald Tuffin United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Urell, Inc. Bonnie and Jeffrey Van Zandt Waltham Community Foundation, Inc. Kelley Tuthill and Brendan Ward Watertown Savings Bank Erika Wheelhouse June and Jeffrey Wolf Rachel and Martin Zinny Gail Zunz Sharyn Zunz

Circle of Hope ($500-$999)Stefanie Albertson Mishtu and Wes Atamian Avante Hair Salon Bentley University Laura and Ehab Billatos Barbara and Michael Blauer Judith A. Boettger Boston 128 Companies, Inc. Wendy Warring and Troyen Brennan Brooke and Eric Brown Judith and Richard Bush Ellen Chae Liang Yeu Chen Wendy Gutterson and David Crandell Loretto and Dwight Crane Gabrielle and Carl Cunningham Dana Hall School Flora and Anita E. D’Angio Diane Young and Gary Dragoon Jane and Stephen Edmonds Sarah Jaffe and Richard Eisert The Fechtor Family Foundation, Inc. Noah and Douglas Feldman First Church of Christ, Congregational Heidi and David Fitz Cheryl and Keith Forsythe Maureen Gallagher Gary and Colleen Gallagher Ashleigh and Katherine Hala Allison G. Hamilton Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. Cile and Bill Hicks Christine Blaber and Antony Paul Hollings Liz Callanan and Robert Hutchinson Betty R. Jaffe Seta Nersessian and Gregory Jundanian Nancy Hsiung and Charles Keough Rebecca and Kwang Kim Kristina and Trap Kloman Louise and Paul Laudano Sarah Lentz Susan Loffredo John Lyons

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THANK YOU

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IN-KIND

FY2018

25%

We thank the following organizations for providing in-kind support and partnership:A Better Resolution Abby Lane AE Events Alta Strada American Repertory Theatre Artistry on the Green at The Inn at Hastings Park Auburn Insurance Agency, Inc. AVON Indep. Sales Rep/Recruiter Beginnings School Belkin Family Lookout Farm Biagio Ristorante & Bar BJ’s Wholesale Blue Ribbon BBQ Boston Ballet The Boston Celtics Boston College Athletics The Boston Red Sox Foundation Casey Elizabeth Photography Catedral de Adoração Central Rock Gym Cimpress and Vistaprint The Cliff House Comfort Quilts Community Cooks

Costco Cradles to Crayons Crate & Barrel Boylston Street CVS DeMoulas Supermarkets, Inc. DePasquale Ventures Eagle Investment Systems LLC Embassy Cinema Flatbread Company Brighton Formaggio Kitchen Four Seasons Hotel Boston Foxwoods Resort Casino Franklin Park Zoo G20 Spa + Salon GoldQuest Jewelers The Greater Boston Food Bank H.U.G.S. Sharon Hannaford Market Hawthorne Hotel Hillel B’nai Torah HubSpot Institute of Contemporary Art Joan’s Jewelry Joyce Funeral Home Keurig

La Vieille Ferme Lexington Public Schools Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream Lucky Strike Luke’s Lobster The Lyric Stage Company of Boston Mallory Portraits Massachusetts Medical Society Moody and Regan Printers Natalia Marketing Group Newton Centre Dental Off Label Band Ostra Oxygen Group Pace Butler Corporation Pier 6 Plugged In Band Program Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Rising Stars Quilters Guild Rotary Club of Waltham Roxbury Latin School Russo’s Ruth Chris Steakhouse Salem Witch Museum Saltbox Farm

Sam Adams Brewery School on Wheels Shaw’s Supermarket Soma Intimates Sorellina SpeakEasy Stage Company St. Anne’s in-the-Fields Church Star Market The Stonehedge Hotel & Spa Target Temple Beth Avodah Temple Isaiah’s Knitzvah Group The UPS Store of Waltham TripAdvisor, LLC Vestmark Victoria’s Secret Vineyard Brands Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me Waltham Boys & Girls Club, Inc. Waltham Popcorn Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Waltham Woman’s Club Wither Hills Zaftigs Delicatessen

Special Events

State & Local Contracts

Community Advocacy

Residential Shelter

Fundraising & Special Events

Education & Prevention

Individual Donors

General Administration

Foundation & Grants

2018 EXPENSES

2018 FUNDING

EXPENSESCommunity Advocacy $904,878 Residential Shelter $557,223 Fundraising & Special Events $363,848 Education & Prevention $253,520 General Administration $155,510

41%

49%

21%

16%

15%

11%

15%

7%

State & Local Contracts $1,127,403 Special Events $475,096 Individual Donors $339,465 Corporate & Foundations $346,061

FUNDING

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Stephen R. Langlois President Mary Ann Mattoon Vice President Claire S. Bean Treasurer Stephen Reed Clerk

Thank you to the following individuals for their

Board Service during FY18

Board of Directors as of 4/5/2019

Senior Management TeamLaura R. Van Zandt Executive Director Jean Doliber Director of Development Henryce Gumes Director of Residential Programs Deborah Heimel Associate Executive Director Maria Pizzimenti Director of Advocacy Jessica L. Teperow Director of Prevention Programs

A. Miriam Jaffe Donna Knight MBaye NDiaye Leann Sullivan

Nancy Teeven Sylvia Whitman

Stephanie Burns Leslie S. George Barry A. Guryan Ian Agranat

Brooke Brown Kevin Dunckel Kathie Lyons Diane Suda

Communities we serve

ACTON

ARLINGTON

BEDFORD

BELMONT

BILLERICA

BOXBOROUGH

BURLINGTON

BROOKLINE

CARLISLE

CONCORD

DEDHAM

LEXINGTON

LINCOLN

LITTLETON

MAYNARD

NEEDHAM

NEWTON

READING

SUDBURY

WALTHAM

WATERTOWN

WAYLAND

WELLESLEY

WESTON

WILMINGTON

WINCHESTER

WOBURN

REACH serves more than 7,000 people annually, including women, men, people of all races and ethnicities, survivors of all ages, and people who are LGBTQ.

REACH BEYOND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, INC. | PO BOX 540024 | WALTHAM, MA 02454 | OFFICE: 781.891.0724 | HOTLINE: 800.899.4000 | WWW.REACHMA.ORG

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