Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) is deeply grateful to Diane Brokenshire for her recent $120,000 donation to our agency through the planned giving of her estate. These funds ensure that the agency will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those […]
By: Sam Haskell-Evans
Domestic violence (DV) runs rampant throughout the U.S. with more than 10 million people being subjected to this violence per year (Social Solutions, 2023). With such a high number, the chances that you may know someone in your workplace who has been a victim of DV are quite high.
Many folks who are experiencing DV […]
July 28, 2023 – Carlisle, PA: The PA Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) recently awarded Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) a $50,000 grant through its Medical Advocacy Program (MAP). The goal of this program is to provide funding to domestic violence programs like DVSCP who wish to establish and maintain relationships with […]
July 19, 2023 – Carlisle, PA: Local fundraising group Chalk Up for Charity held a pool tournament fundraiser this past March to benefit Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP). The 8-ball billiard tournament took place over a two-day span and included three separate events – Scotch Doubles, Women’s Singles and Open Singles.
The event […]
HARRISBURG, Pa., (June 21, 2023) — A joint effort between Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV), its network of 59 domestic violence programs, 90 state legislators, and individuals across the Commonwealth is urging the state to approve a budget that provides increased funding for domestic violence […]
September 08, 2022– Carlisle, PA: Each year, in October, advocates, survivors and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
This fall, our agency is joining the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) in their national combined campaign for […]
Carlisle, PA – January 5, 2022: The CommunityAid Foundation recently awarded Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) a $25,000 grant to support the agency’s emergency shelter services. The funds will specifically aid the agency in providing shelter and rental assistance during the pandemic.
CommunityAid is a […]
Carlisle, PA – January 11, 2021: The G.B. Stuart Charitable Foundation recently awarded $15,000 to Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) to aid the agency in providing vital services during the pandemic. 2020 was a challenging year for everyone, but more so for those who were forced to stay home with an abuser.
Since […]
DVSCP has partnered with four other community-agencies, Community CARES, Project Share, Safe Harbour, and The Salvation Army for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The goal of the week is to shed light on how hunger and homelessness is affecting our community. Please check out DVSCP’s video below, where Public Education Coordinator Emily Ott gives an […]