'Tis the Season to Give

It feels good to give during the holiday, knowing that you've made someone happy or given them what they need. Research proves there are even health benefits to giving. If you're curious, you can read all about it here.

At Project SAGE, we try to give our clients what they need to build futures free from violence, and we rely upon the support of our community to do so. That means YOU!

Please consider making a donation this holiday season and give the gift of a safer and brighter future to families in crisis.

Donations of all amounts are welcome and appreciated!

Spotlight on Project SAGE

Local Teen Supports Project SAGE’s Work

Local teen, August Donner, has been coming up with some creative ways to support Project SAGE!

When August heard about kids who have to leave their home quickly, without taking any of their belongings, he was moved to do something with them in mind. He organized a toy and book drive to help give them something of their own to soften the upheaval they may be experiencing when they arrive at Project SAGE. August found that asking local bookstores for donations was hard, but he reported they were really nice. His efforts resulted in four boxes filled with new toys and books.

Not only has August taken the initiative to support children, he also organized a fundraising hike this autumn to financially support Project SAGE. August and his Dad hiked a 12-mile section of the Appalachian Trail, going up to an elevation of 3,300 feet in 6 hours, and generating over $3,000 in donations.

Generosity from community members, of either money or time goes a long way in the work that Project SAGE does, and August gave both. Although he is only 14, two years younger than the 16 year age requirement for certified Project SAGE volunteers, August says that he’s already hoping to join our volunteer team in a few years. We are so glad to have August Donner in our corner!

Learn how you too can help Project SAGE

New Opportunities to Support Our Work

New Sponsorship Program

Be among the first to sign up for our new business sponsor program supporting our our signature fundraiser, Trade Secrets.

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Be seen in our printed, reimagined 25th anniversary Trade Secrets Resource guide. Make an impact during this milestone year.

Take Action

Gender-based Violence & The Workplace Survey

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence (Alliance) have partnered

to issue a survey through the U.S. Department of Labor Fostering Access,

Rights, and Equity (FARE) Grant Program. The goal is to build awareness and provide education that is survivor-centered for both employers and employees across the state. You can help inform the development of training and technical assistance tools by taking a brief, 15-minute anonymous survey.

All responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential, used solely for the purpose of enhancing our project. Your participation is voluntary, and you can skip any questions you are not comfortable answering.

Upcoming & Past Events

Project SAGE is hiring!

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Resource Roundup

PODCAST: Connecting in Polarized Times

The holidays can be a time of connecting with family and friends. It can also mean experiencing tense moments of disagreement possibly over the Thanksgiving table. Calm and equip yourself by cultivating a sense of curiosity about the people in our lives with this 10-minute meditation. Click for calm.

ARTICLE: Your Partner Can’t Always Be There for You, But Self-Care Can

As we recognize the stress of the past weeks and the whirlwind of the upcoming holiday season, take a moment to assess how you and your loved ones care for themselves. This short informative piece from One Love breaks down what self care means and how we can tend to our physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. It’s not an indulgence to cultivate a self-care practice, but a necessity and something we all deserve! Read now to take action.

FACT SHEET: Deepfake Nudes and Other Trends in Youth Behavior Online

With new technology comes new risks. Use this information from Thorn, a technology nonprofit that fights child sexual abuse, to learn how “deepfake” nudes exist in the lives of young people today. By knowing more we can all help to be ahead of the technology and encourage youth to think critically about how they these technologies are being used and how they can stand for healthy relationships in their lives. Read here.

CALL TO ACTION: Pass the Survivor Model in 2025

Take a moment to join the National Center on Sexual Exploitation in encouraging legislators to pass the Survivor Model to protect victims of the sex trade. It is critical that legislators consider the Survivor Model in 2025 to ensure that sex buyers are held accountable for perpetuating the harms of the sex trade. Click to take action.

Project SAGE in the News

The Kent Dispatch

Take Back the Hike highlighted scourge of domestic violence

Surrounded by the quiet beauty of fall’s changing colors, Project SAGE and Kent Land Trust recently co-hosted the second annual Take Back the Hike event. Read the article here.

Republican American

Project SAGE leaders clarify misconceptions about domestic abuse

For folks who may not remember the history of Project SAGE: In 1979 several local women in the Northwest Corner identified the need for services for women experiencing domestic violence. Read the article here.

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