If you were a NEWS Volunteer, you would

• Meet a victim of sexual assault at the hospital and hold their hand while they are being examined
• Bring a bag of clothes to the hospital because the victim’s clothes will be taken as evidence
• Offer a calming conversation while the victim waits for nurses and law enforcement
• Respond to a Help Line call of domestic violence and meet the police officer at the victim’s home
• Get the victim a hot meal and a safe hotel room for the night

  If you are experiencing abuse or would just like some information, please call our help line, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

2023 NEWS Volunteer Training Graduates with their Thrive Causemetics® gift bags

NEWS is happy to introduce you to our volunteer graduating class of 2023!

This training is mandated as part of the California Evidence Code Sections §1035.2- §1035.4 and §1037.1. Individuals who complete this 65-Hour training and a successful evaluation are considered qualified Domestic Violence Counselors and Sexual Assault Counselors. This year’s volunteer graduates are Irene Bernabe, America Martinez, Shany Cruz, Peggy Gsell, Nicole Codling, Azucena Cortez, Christina Bonifacini, and Alexis Haylock. Welcome to the NEWS team!

If you would like information about becoming a NEWS volunteer, please click HERE.

We’re excited to announce our Bigger Than Beauty® Giving Partnership with Thrive Causemetics®. NEWS is honored to receive a generous donation of more than 6,000 pieces of new makeup products! Thrive Causemetics beauty products are an important part of the voyage of a NEWS client. At the confidential Shelter, a survivor may receive Thrive Causemetics products to replace what was left behind – and provide a sense of normality to their daily routine. When looking to establish housing, putting your best face forward and making a good first impression can be aided by these products. A survivor seeking legal services may receive Thrive Causemetics products to freshen up and help build self-esteem ahead of a court appearance. And, these products are hot items at our outreach events where we bring domestic violence and sexual assault education to schools, underserved populations, partners, and the general public. We find that coupling our informational brochures with Thrive Causemetics beauty products draws people to our tables and provides a crucial platform to begin a conversation which will ultimately stop violence before it starts. 

We are humbled to be entrusted with such a valuable resource, and we thank Thrive Causemetics® for their continued partnership. “Empowered women empower women” - well said, Thrive Causemetics! We couldn't agree more.