For nearly 50 years, Casa Myrna has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic and dating violence — providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and the support needed to rebuild lives.
Today, significant government funding cuts threaten to interrupt this vital continuum of care. Our Continuity Campaign is asking private donors to close the government funding gap and ensure that our life-saving programs continue without disruption.
By stepping in, you help sustain safety, hope, and healing for hundreds of survivors and their families. Your generosity keeps safety, hope, and healing alive.
Download in-depth materials for The Continuity Campaign.
“I would like to share with you stories of survivors we have helped in the past. In the future, because of the cuts, we may not be able to help others like them.
Sonia was a mother of six so controlled and abused by her husband that for over a year, she could only leave the house to shop for groceries, go to church, and take the children to and from school. Somehow, she managed to plan her exit with one of our advocates. After months of planning, she chose the day she would leave and we helped her pick up her children from school and bring them to our office in Boston. We were able to put them in a hotel for a month while we helped her secure housing, clothing for her children, and food so she and her children could heal and keep her family safe.
With these cuts to our DPH funding, collectively we will have fewer already scant shelter beds across the state – and fewer community advocates to help survivors plan for and obtain safety from abuse. Casa Myrna is facing a $108,000 cut between now and June 30, 2026 from our shelter, community advocacy, and SafeLink contracts.”
These cuts have real-life impacts on our ability to support survivors. Read Stephanie’s full remarks from the State House press conference.
