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As we enter into this season of gratitude and giving, we are filled with appreciation for all of you and hope for what the future holds. Unfortunately, once again, this season is marred by the recent violence in Colorado. This on the heels of other incidents of hate - anti-asian, anti-black, anti-semetic, anti-trans… the violence continues. We stand firmly against these acts and continue to work toward a more peaceful world. We have to do better as a country and as a culture and embrace each other with kindness.
At Peace Over Violence, our services remain constant and critical. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be wrapping up our 50th anniversary year and launching our year end campaign. You’ll be hearing more about our impact and the continued demand for the work that we do in the communities of Los Angeles and beyond. We hope you consider joining with us and helping us to create a future without violence.
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5 Decades of Social Service, Social Change, and Social Justice
Debuted at our 50th anniversary gala in October 2022, this video was shown as an immersive projection mapping experience that opened our show. The lights went down, and guests were treated to a projection on the entire back wall of the room featuring highlights from POV history along with world events.
Take a look and experience it for yourself!
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New Counselor Advocate Training: Apply Today!
Peace Over Violence encourages caring and compassionate individuals from the diverse communities of LA County to become trauma informed Counselor Advocates working directly with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Upon completion of the 84 hour training, you will be part of the Peace Over Violence Intervention Division’s Emergency Response Team, volunteering for either of the following programs: 24-Hour Hotline and Emergency Response Team or Domestic Abuse Response Team.
Our new cohort starts in January and will be a hybrid training with both in person and virtual meetings. To apply and for information regarding the training, please contact [email protected].
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Holiday Gift Card Drive
Give survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence the joy of being able to provide gifts and groceries for themselves and their loved ones. Donate a gift card directly to a survivor by sending it to Peace Over Violence or hosting a gift card drive at your school or business.
Suggested gift cards: supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations, toy stores, Target, Walmart, etc.
Please mail or deliver gift cards to:
Peace Over Violence
Attn: Quiana B.
1541 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Email [email protected] with any questions.
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POV’s People: Where are they now?
Throughout this year, we will be highlighting individuals or groups that have impacted our work over the last 50 years.
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Ana Santamaria
Senior Peer Counselor, Peace Over Violence
Ana Santamaria is celebrating her 24 year anniversary working at Peace Over Violence. Congratulations, Ana!
Ana was born in El Salvador and has dedicated her life to the movement against violence. She began working for POV in 1998, and remains a committed member of our Intervention team. She has helped to elevate our Spanish speaking programs and services and is a leader in the community. Ana is a true advocate, working to empower survivors of sexual and domestic violence and their families every day. She works one on one with survivors, guiding them on their healing journeys, leads and facilitates support groups, and represents POV regularly in the media. Over the last 24 years, Ana has compassionately helped countless individuals as they process and heal through the trauma of violence.
Ana’s enthusiasm for life is palpable. She is the ultimate positivist, always smiling and bringing joy to everyone she meets. In her free time, she loves to paint and spend time with her family.
On her 24th anniversary, Ana said: “My philosophy is: every day is my first day and I will present myself with the best attitude to all! I will never give up fighting against violence.”
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Dia De Los Muertos Event
Last month POV hosted our annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration! Back in person for the first time in a few years, we were so excited to gather together in community in our new Metro Headquarters. Staff decorated our offices from top to bottom, including creating several ofrendas to remember those we have lost. We opened up for community partner tours and then held activities and a program later in the evening. Key highlights from the event include: Xipe Totec Aztec Dancers opening the program; Tasha Mitchell, a domestic violence survivor and member of POV’s Voices Over Violence survivors speakers bureau sharing her story of healing and resilience; activities like face painting, mask making, cookie decorating, vase making and sugar skull painting, arts & crafts, and games; and a general feeling of community togetherness. This was such a special event and we thank all who attended and who participated to bring this gathering back in full force.
Check out more photos here.
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POV is hiring!
Looking to join the team at Peace Over Violence? Apply today!
Open Positions:
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Support healing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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CONTACT
Metro Headquarters
1541 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.955.9090 office
213.955.9093 fax
213.785.2684 video
213.785.2749 video
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West San Gabriel Valley Center
892 N Fair Oaks Ave, Suite D
Pasadena, CA 91103
626.584.6191 office
626.584.6193 fax
626.243.7972 video
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