Anti-Violence

The Delaware Anti-Violence Project Responds to Inflammatory Social Media Posts by Local Business Owner & Spiritual Guide Anna Mae

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Anna Mae Minerals

The Delaware Anti-Violence Project Responds to Inflammatory Social Media Posts by Local Business Owner & Spiritual Guide Anna MaeSpeak Out Against Hate (SOAH) and Indivisible Southern Delaware Join in Expressing Concern The Delaware Anti-Violence Project responded today to inflammatory comments made on social media by local business owner and self described Spiritual Guide Anna Mae, … Read more

Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) Establishes Youth Ambassador Leadership Internships

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Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) Establishes Youth Ambassador Leadership Internships

SOAH (Speak Out Against Hate), a local Sussex 501(c)(3) non-profit, is proud to announce the creation of its first mentor-supported SOAH Youth Ambassador Leadership Internship for high school students interested in social justice, countering hate, especially in schools, youth organizations, and social media, and in creating a more inclusive society. Applicants were asked to communicate … Read more

SOAH Hosts Dance Party Fundraiser

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SOAH Hosts Fundraiser Dance Partry

Community members put on their dancing shoes Friday night, November 14, filling the Listening Booth with energy as they danced, mingled, and bid on raffle items—all in support of Speak Out Against Hate’s Youth Scholarship Program and its Student Ambassador Internship Program. These initiatives help empower local high school students as they work alongside SOAH … Read more

SOAH and Sussex Pride Respond to Inflammatory Sermon

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SOAH and Sussex Pride Respond to Inflammatory Sermon

Note: Mike Mitchell is no longer associated with WMDT 47ABC (9/19) SOAH and Sussex Pride Respond to Inflammatory SermonGroups call upon all members of our community to practice empathy and understanding. In light of the recent sermon delivered by Minister Mike Mitchell, Sussex Pride and Speak Out Against Hatefeel compelled to address the alarming language … Read more

Volunteer Spotlight: Desiree

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Desiree Aurillo

Desiree Aurillo M.Ed, lives in Milford, DE and works at People’s Place and Delaware Futures. She currently attends Walden University and is working towards earning my doctorate in Human Services with a specialization in intervention, prevention, and advocacy. Desire’e uses she/ her pronouns and identifies as as pansexual. She has two adorable little doggies named … Read more

Delaware Anti-Violence Project Responds to Hate Crime at The Church of the Holy City

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Chruch of the Holy City

Wilmington, DE — The Delaware Anti-Violence Project (DAVP) is calling attention to a recent hate crime at The Church of the Holy City in Wilmington, where a Pride flag was violently cut in half. This disturbing act of violence and hate highlights the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in our community. In response, the … Read more

Pride Flag Vandalized at Church of the Holy City

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The Church of the Holy City Wilmington

The Church of the Holy City In Wilmington recently reported an act of vandalism involving a Pride Flag at their Church. Rev. Shada Sullivan stated in a pastoral letter: “Our faith calls us to love our neighbor. However, that love cannot be a disembodied sentimentality. Love is an action. The actions we choose today are … Read more

Joint Statement from SOAH and Sussex Pride

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Joint Statement from Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) and Sussex Pride Regarding a Recent Incident of Hate-Violence in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Speak Out Against Hate (SOAH) and Sussex Pride stand in solidarity today following a troubling incident of hate-based violence that occurred on August 17th in Rehoboth Beach.   Details of this incident are available on the Rehoboth Beach Police Department Facebook Page: (facebook.com/rehobothbeachpolice) We express our heartfelt support to the three women who were directly … Read more

Hate Crime Information & Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

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Hate Crimes

If you or someone you know has been impacted by a Hate Crime in the state of Delaware, please let us know.  We are here for you.   Information on Hate Crimes resources are provided below from the Department of Justice Office on Civil Rights. The Justice Department’s information on reporting Hate Crimes:  Please report hate crimes … Read more

Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence Job Opening

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Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence

The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence currently has two job openings which involves work in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence is Delaware’s newly formed, federally designated statewide sexual assault coalition. Sexual Violence Prevention SpecialistThis is a full time positionClick here to download the job description TrainerThis is a … Read more