Those attending the 2/21 weekly luncheon meeting of the Salisbury Rotary Club heard Dr. Elizabeth Mauro, Executive Director of Project SAGE, speak. Formerly known as Women’s Support Services, Project SAGE works to create social change to end interpersonal relationship violence by challenging attitudes & belefs about power, control and gender norms and by advocating for victims & survivors. Serving the towns of the NW Corner and neighboring towns in CT, MA & NY, the 16-staff members of the Lakeville-based non-profit org served 821 individuals in 2022, 412 of whom were new clients. SAGE=Support, Advocate, Guide, Educate. A 24-hour Crisis Hotline is available @ 860-364-1900. All services are free & confidential. Funding comes from a variety of sources including private donations and its major annual Trade Secrets fundraiser. FMI:
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