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Creating a community free of domestic violence requires continual information sharing and dialogue. Stay connected with us through the information resources on this page and – please – share what you learn.
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Support The Marjaree Mason Center This Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement unleashing the power of generosity to transform communities. At the Marjaree Mason Center, we continue to provide life-saving crisis response, emergency and longer term shelter, child advocacy, legal advocacy, prevention and education, and essential resources to individuals and families escaping domestic violence.
Your generosity helps us offer safety, support, and empowerment to survivors right here in our own community. Your support changes lives.
LAST CHANCE TO DONATE! MATCH OPPORTUNITY: NOW - December 1st
Long-time supporter of the Marjaree Mason Center, The Isnardi Foundation, who previously made a donation which is being honored by naming our new building the Isnardi Foundation Building, has committed an additional $1 million in matching funds in order to inspire a second public fundraising campaign to finish fundraising for this project.
Every donation made now through December 1 toward the Courage Takes Root capital campaign will be matched up to $1 MILLION!
Reflecting on Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Changing Perspective
Fresno County has the highest domestic violence rates in California, with only 12% of cases involving married individuals. This challenges outdated views of abuse as a marital issue. Intimate partner violence increasingly affects younger individuals, with 13% of survivors aged 13–25 and 23% identifying as male.
The Marjaree Mason Center is addressing this crisis by opening a new $21 million facility to provide comprehensive services and prevention programs. Through community efforts and early intervention, Fresno is working to break generational cycles of abuse and build a safer future for all.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Here is how to get involved!
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on an issue that affects millions across the nation. Domestic violence impacts individuals and families from all walks of life, including many in our community. Fresno County ranks highest in per capita calls to law enforcement for domestic violence in California, according to the California Department of Justice.
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Why does discussing domestic violence matter? 1 in 4 women will be affected by domestic violence in her lifetime. Over 7,000 domestic violence cases were reported locally last year. Typically DV is reported after the 8th incident.