Community Programming

In addition to the programs and services offered to Center for Hope & Safety’s residential clients, we offer an array of programs and services to those in the Bergen County, NJ community who have been impacted by domestic violence.

 

The Art of Survival

Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

In-person at 12 Overlook Ave, Rochelle Park, NJ, 2nd Floor Art Studio

To all Bergen County survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, please join us in our beautiful Art Studio in Rochelle Park.

We will continue learning new art skills, using many different art materials to experiment with, creating new and exciting visuals that are inspiring, while discovering your inner self.

You will be part of a group of survivors, who will offer support and validation, in a safe place, while experiencing the healing power of art making.

Please email Marta Levy with any questions and to sign up.

Creative Connections for Children

Mondays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (New sessions starting March 31, 2025)

In-person at 12 Overlook Ave, Rochelle Park, 2nd Floor Art Studio

Youth ages 10 and up (teens welcome) who live in Bergen County and have been impacted of domestic violence are welcome to join and create exciting art, storytelling, and more in this Art as Therapy Group. Participants tap into their own self-expression while having fun and meeting new friends.

To learn more and sign up, please email Marta Levy.

Virtual Domestic Violence Support Group

Thursdays via Zoom | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. ET

Center for Hope & Safety is offering a virtual support group every Thursday via zoom. A safe and supportive space to connect with survivors or current victims of domestic or interpersonal violence.

To learn more and sign up, please email: community@hopeandsafetynj.org

Virtual Financial Literacy Workshop

Weekly via Zoom 

Economic Empowerment is a program Center for Hope & Safety offers to victims and survivors of domestic violence living in Bergen County, NJ. To help our clients successfully rebuild a life of independence, we run a weekly financial literacy workshop series over Zoom.

Topics include:

  • Recognizing Financial Abuse
  • Mastering Credit Basics
  • Building / Repairing Credit
  • Banking Basics
  • Budgeting Strategies
  • Protecting Your Identity 

Topics subject to change.  

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please email Lisa or call (201) 957-3108.