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About Voices

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Voices' mission is to end sexual and domestic violence. Voices staff members work to empower victims and survivors to help themselves and their children. Program Advocates work in partnership with individuals and families to ensure their safety, create stable home environments, gain independence, and to develop personal and economic self-sufficiency. Voices is also a social change organization, working toward the elimination of violence on a societal level through community education, primary prevention and increased public awareness and action. Voices also works in close collaboration with public safety and criminal justice professionals throughout the region.

Voices is a proud core member of Jane Doe, Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

KidSpace - the MetroWest Supervised Visitation Center

Services

Voices provides free and confidential services to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence in the MetroWest area. Services are provided in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and are available to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

Services include a 24-hour hotline, crisis intervention, confidential short term emergency shelter, counseling and support groups, information and referrals, and medical, legal and criminal justice advocacy. Voices also offers Supervised Vistation services on a sliding fee schedule through KidSpace. For more information about KidSpace, please call 508-962-2643.

In addition to direct services for victims and survivors, Voices conducts outreach and education to community groups and professionals, as well as primary prevention activities to address the root causes of violence and prevent the development of perpetration

To learn more about Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, click here to open
Voices' Handbook

Para aprender sobre a Violação Sexual e a Violência Domêstica, clique aqui para abrir
o manual de Vozes contra Violência

Para aprender sobre el Abuso Sexual y la Violencia Doméstica, clic aquí para abrir
el manual de Voces contra Violencia

Eligibility Requirements

Except for KidSpace Supervised Visitation, all services are offered free of charge and are available regardless of income or immigration status. KidSpace Supervised Visitation offers services on a sliding scale based upon income.

Contact Information

Please call our toll-free hotline 24 hours a day at 1-800-593-1125, or you may contact our office Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm, at 508-820-0834. A TTY is available for use on all lines.

Program Location

Our office is located at 7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA, 01702. Our office is ADA accessible.

Volunteer Opportunities

Voices Against Violence is always looking for caring individuals to answer our 24-hour hotline, provide medical on-call support, work in our emergency shelter, assist with our supervised visitation program, or with community outreach events. Professional training is provided for volunteers. For more information on these opportunities and to find a link to a volunteer application please click here.

Internships

Voices offers a limited number of unpaid internships each semester. Please call our office at 508-820-0834 and ask to speak to the Community Based Services Manager (for undergraduates) or Clinical Director (for graduate students).

In-Kind And Monetary Donations Accepted

Gift cards that our program participants can use in local stores are much needed and very much appreciated. During the holiday season, Voices coordinates the 'Holiday Cheer' project, collecting and distributing donated holiday gifts for more than 200 families each year. If you or your organization would like to participate in charitable giving, please call our hotline during business hours and ask to speak with a program manager.

We are proud to now offer a https://co.clickandpledge.com/?wid=44114 option for those who would like to support Voices through a monetary gift. We also gladly accept gifts in the form of a check made out to Voices Against Violence and mailed to Voices Against Violence 7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702.

Your gift to Voices Against Violence may be eligible for a matching gift from your employer. Just check with your human resources office.

Other Resources

Massachusetts statewide SAFELINK toll-free domestic violence hotline:
877-785-2020 or TTY 877-521-2601

• RAINN - Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network
• FCAPC - Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center
• NDVH - The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Jane Doe Inc - The MA Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
• SVNETWORK - The National Supervised Visitation Network

News and Upcoming Events

Academic Enrichment Book Groups

Almost 100 students in grades K-12 are reading in our Library’s Book Groups. Students read, journal and meet weekly via Zoom, to discuss, research and write essays about each book they read. We want to keep these groups going and growing.
Please clickHERE to see our Book Wish List. Your donations will enable us to offer this opportunity to even more students. Please bring these (gently used) titles to the Library in a bag marked “Homework Center Book Groups.”

Essay Contest: I Survived the Pandemic of 2020

Plan ahead to submit an essay for this academic year’s essay contest: The prompt is: “I Survived the Pandemic of 2020.” Middle, high school and for the first time, elementary school students grades 4 and 5 are invited to submit an essay. In 500 words or less, tell us about the ways in which you and your family have survived the pandemic. Tell us the three things you think most important when surviving during difficult times and why they are most important to you. Stayed tuned for the essay contest information flyer. To request tutoring or participation in an Academic Enrichment Book Group contact jgatlin@minlib.net.

The FPL’s Newest Reading Initiative: Academic Enrichment Book Groups

Students in grades K-12 will read books from the Framingham Public School suggested reading list. They will journal, answer study questions, and write essays and book reviews which will be featured in the FPL newsletter and website.

The Homework Center Receives the Outstanding School Partners Award

The Framingham School Committee has presented the Outstanding School Partners Award to the Homework Center Program. This award is presented to outstanding out-of-school programs that help students thrive academically. The Homework Center currently provides remote tutoring, homework and school project help to students K-12, in all subjects and plans to remain open, offering tutoring and remote enrichment programming throughout the summer! To be matched with a tutor, contact Judy Gatlin at jgatlin@minlib.net.

Homework Center Remote Tutoring

The Homework Center is providing free weekly remote (via Zoom) tutoring and homework help to students K-12. We have over 50 tutors who are proficient in all subjects taught in the Framingham schools. Our tutors are retired professionals, college and National Honor Society students. To sign up, please contact Judy Gatlin, jgatlin@minlib.net.

Upcoming Events

Based on applicable COVID-19 requirements and the need for social distancing, we need to change the nature of the following scheduled events. We want you to know that the Library is working hard on ways to bring you these and other programs. Please check this page often for the latest news and updates. Thank you!

May Math Madness, Thursday May 28, 7-9pm. A middle school logic competition.

Flags of Framingham, Saturday May 30, 7-9pm. An event honoring the home countries of our patrons.

Journeys in Leadership, Sunday May 31, 2-4pm. A women’s speaking forum and afternoon tea.

Kicking off a Naming Contest!

The Homework Center does so much more than homework! With over 50 tutors proficient in all subjects taught in the Framingham Public Schools, we provide:

• Free tutoring, school project help - guided research and crafting assistance in the creation of projects
• SAT, ACT, subject test tutoring, college essay writing and mentoring for the college search process.
• Student Advisory Board membership - which includes opportunities for community service, leadership training and event planning.
• Annual academic enrichment programming - Environmental Awareness Fair, Essay Contest, Robotics Day, March Math Madness, Fashion Show, Spelling and Geography bee. Academic enrichment classes -Just Another Mandarin Monday, The Road to Code, Annual Kids Ham Radio Day, Rock Talk, an experiential class teaching the geology of Framingham and more!

Help us choose a new name for this library program that encompasses all we do!
Start sending your ideas now to jgatlin@minlib.net. Submissions due by June 1st.

Homework Center Essay Authors’ Reception

Monday, February 24, 7-9pm, Main Library, Costin Room

We invite the community to join us in celebrating the work and vision of our 2020 Essay Contest middle and high school participants!

Mayor Spicer will announce the winners and present the $100.00 cash prizes. The winning authors will read their essays.

Students, families, friends, school staff, elected officials and the press are invited to attend. All essays will be on display.

March Math Madness: Middle School Math Competition (POSTPONED UNTIL MAY, DETAILS TO FOLLOW)

Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Main Library, Costin Room

Teams of students from Framingham’s four middle schools will pit their wit against one another to solve fun, complex, and... tricky math problems!

Each Middle School is invited to send three teams with three students per team. Teams will be made up of students in the same grade or mixed grades.

FHS math teacher Ilana Killgoar will be serving as the judge for March Math Madness!

For more information please contact jgatlin@minlib.net.

The Homework Center selling The Framingham Public Library Cookbook at the 12th Annual Framingham High Holiday Marketplace, Saturday, December 7.

Photo courtesy of Susan Petroni, Framingham Patch

The Framingham Public Library Cookbook, “Food for Thought,” is done to perfection!

Environmental Awareness Fair with Guest Speaker State Representative Maria Robinson

Sunday November 24, 1-3pm, Main Library
Our first environmental awareness fair will include:

• State Representative Maria Robinson will share her work and vision for clean energy. Join us to learn about what we can do to help our environment!
• Environment groups from throughout MetroWest
• Refreshments made from locally sourced food
• Crafts kids can make from recyclables
• Computer games that teach about our environment
• Books on environmental awareness for kids, teens and adults
• The Seed Lending Library

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Homework Center Turns Eight

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The Homework Center Program is excited to kick-off our 8th year on Monday September 9! The Homework Center at the Main Library will continue to provide free homework and school project help Monday-Thursday 2:30-5:30pm. Volunteer tutors are retired professionals, parents and National Honor Society students who are proficient in all academic subjects. Students are encouraged to make appointments in advance. The Homework Center also functions as a drop in center. Stop in any time for help!

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Tutors are also available evenings and weekends by appointment only. The Homework Center offers computers, a color printer and a variety of school and craft supplies for projects. There are after school snacks, too—everything your student needs to succeed!

The Homework Center is run with the help of a student advisory board made up of middle and high school representatives. The student advisory board meets on a monthly basis to plan and run academic enrichment programming for the community such as spelling and geography bees, essay contests, fundraising fashion shows, holiday handcrafting workshops, after hours scavenger hunts, Robotics Day, Coding Club and leadership groups.

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To make an appointment for tutoring, to apply to be a tutor, or for more information on the student advisory board please contact Judy Gatlin at jgatlin@minlib.net.

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Sneak Peak: Academic year 2019-2020

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The Homework Center Student Advisory Board plans fun academic programs throughout the school year. Watch for the library newsletter and save the dates for: The Coding Club, Annual Robotics Day, Annual March Madness: Logic Competition, Annual Essay Contest, Fundraising Fashion Show and Spelling Bee.
Questions? For information about serving on the board or to schedule tutoring for this coming fall, contact Homework Center Coordinator, Judy Gatlin, jgatlin@minlib.net.