One conversation can change a life. We're launching a new campaign to help our community to learn the signs to look for in someone who may be experiencing child abuse, domestic violence and/or sexual abuse. Each person can read through a short tutorial then complete a quiz to be counted as someone who wants to help us end child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual abuse in our community. We couldn’t have started this community-wide conversation and commitment to end abuse and sexual violence without the support of Tahoe Women’s Community Fund and The Center at Sierra Health Foundation.
We've been busy! With the support of theLake Tahoe Visitors Authority& the 2019 American Century Championship donation program, LVF is providing another community resource that connects more people to valuable information and life-changing services. Our new website now features more information and is easy to navigate. Please take some time to get familiar with the new website.
This term comes from the 1938 stage play Gas Light, in which a husband attempts to drive his wife crazy by dimming the lights (which were powered by gas) in their home, and then he denies that the light changed when his wife points it out. It is an extremely effective form of emotional abuse.
Chelcee Thomas has dedicated her career to supporting social and community issues. She has over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sector, serving in many roles, from providing direct services to senior-level organizational leadership. Click here to learn more about Chelcee.
You're invited to help us Light The Night Purple on October 20th, 5:30-7pm. We're hosting a fun virtual paint and sip night. Sign up here.
We've kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a proclamation from Alpine County. We have many more activities planned. Make sure you follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our activities! Check out this resource from NNEDV.org to learn more about #DVAM.
The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center (NIWRC) invites survivors of violence, Tribal governments and communities, programs, and advocates to participate in this year’s push for awareness of this critical issue impacting Native communities across the country.
Congratulations to our Star Volunteer of the Month, Eddy Goldwasser! His commitment volunteering with our agency is extraordinary. Eddy is a great volunteer, leader and listener. Volunteers like Eddy make a better tomorrow. Learn more about volunteering today!
Live Violence Free has an opportunity for everyone to get involved. From donating $20 a month to volunteering 2 hours a week giving out food, or attending our annual Peace & Harmony event for a night of music and community, we’re excited to have you be a part of the LVF family.
Live Violence Free is committed to continuing to provide resources and services to all victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Donate and help us to end violence in our community. Click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
As we proceed with re-opening our office, we will be needing more volunteers to continue our work in the community. Click below to check in with our volunteer coordinator.
An Investment in Live Violence Free is an investment in our community. Together, we can make our community safe for everyone.
Recent Donors
David & Kathleen Barnett
Amy Cook
John & Nancy Dalton
William Frye
Julie Grace
Philip Schloss
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Grants Awarded
Recipient of the 2020 Community Health Grant from Barton Foundation. By supporting a bilingual therapist, this grant allows LVF to further extend its reach to the bilingual community embedded here in South Tahoe while we continue to help serve the mental health needs of our community.
Recipient of the 2020 American Century Championship Grant from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. This opportunity allows LVF to increase its capacity to reach all members of the community thereby connecting survivors to support and the community to opportunities to get involved. It takes each one of us to help end the cycle of abuse.
