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- EIN 04-2655367
- (978) 744-8552
- 27 Congress St Ste 201 Salem MA 01970 USA
- www.hawcdv.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Service Clubs, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Spouse Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention
Mission: The purpose of HAWC is to create social change by taking action against personal and societal patterns of violence and oppression. HAWC provides services and support to domestic violence victims residing in the 23 cities and towns on the North Shore in order that they may make informed, independent decisions about their futures, and access alternatives to living in a violent situation.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 3000 victims and survivors of domestic violence
Geographic areas served: Salem MA
Programs: Based in Salem,MA, HAWC also has outreach offices located in Gloucester, Lynn and Ipswich. HAWC provides free domestic violence services to all victims including: 24 hour hotline; emergency shelter; advocacy in police departments, courts, and hospitals; individual and group counseling; and prevention education in schools for teen dating violence and bullying/teasing. HAWC provides information on domestic violence to corporations, health care agencies, community groups, church and civic organizations.