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A tremendous organization that has been removing people from desperate situations and helping them build safe and secure lives for a half century.
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I volunteer at and donate to Elizabeth Stone House because their efforts give people a chance in life. They take people in dire circumstances, often victims of domestic abuse - women, children, and some men - and strive to not only deliver them from their predicaments but give them a foundation to succeed. And they have programs in place to help people sustain their improved lives.
I’ve been on the Stone House board for the past 3 years and have been donating my time and resources with them for almost 15 years. Stone House does an amazing job helping their clients transform their lives, becoming independent, getting careers and overcoming DV trauma.
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I have volunteered at the Stone House for over a decade. The meaningful work the team does to help domestic violence survivors rebuilt themselves and regain their lives is amazing. They work with each client’s needs providing them with the assistance needed to live a fully independent life. Their work with the children of survivors to help them overcome the trauma they’ve experienced and to try and break the circle of violence is incredible!!!
A truly wonderful charity making a significant impact in the lives of many families in the communities they support.
Stone house ha sido mi roca. Siempre me encuentro con personas dispuestas a ayudar a mi familia en los momentos dificiles. Por ellos entiendo lo que es ser parte de una comunidad, gracias.
Hola, trabajando con sus empleados en tiempo de crisis fue un cambio de vida, ellas me siguieron los pasos para conseguir refugio y ayuda siempre profesional, y buenas intenciones.
Stonehouse has changed my life. I felt heard, safe, and not alone. The facilitators do not judge you due to a situation; because they may have experienced tramua or know someone who did. Every day I am thankful for the support that I recieve for Stonehouse and participants. I have referred various people to Stonehouse and majority of the referred group are active participants. Stonehouse is very inspiring,influential, and a safe place.
Elizabeth stone house helped the trajectory of my life. When I was first referred to them, I was pregnant searching for a place to live. With their support I was able to secure stable housing which years later I’m still in. Elizabeth stone house helped set me up for success. With hard work and them in my corner my life improved for my daughter and I. I’m forever grateful!
As a long time Board Member of Stone House I continue to be thankful for the difficult work done by the committed and talented staff who care about their community. Stone House continues to do the work needed to house and provide services for those who are isolated and often living in fear and pain. I'm proud to continue supporting this remarkable group!
Amanda Roe
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I have been a Board Member of the Stone House for 9 years and have watched the organization as it planned for and implemented the development of a new building that will allow it to increase the numbers of residents it may house, as well as double the number of folks to whom it will be able to provide critical Domestic Violence services in the community at large. The talented and committed staff rose to the occasion and fundraised millions of dollars and navigated the complicated world of Low Income Housing and New Market Tax Credits, as well as the design of new space to support its growing programmatic offerings, and managed through the some challenging construction hurdles brought on my COVID 19 and some other difficult circumstances. Through it all the staff remained positive and professional. The long and short of it is that Stone House is a high performing organization that delivers what is needed to the community it serves.
Stone House is growing and is doing more and more for DV survivors and their kids. The Early Learning Center in our new building is providing day care for over 40 infants, toddlers, and preschool kids. Many of the women who arrive at the Elizabeth Stone House fleeing domestic violence, or otherwise seeking help, arrive with children who can be as traumatized as their parents. These kids have different needs than other day care facilities can address. Here they can recover and thrive. It's the work that this organization does to help children that originally led me to support the Stone House over 25 years ago. I encourage everyone to learn about what the Stone House does for these kids and to provide support.
Meanwhile, the Stone House is partnering with another non-profit to obtain an adjacent surplus property from the city and develop a new emergency shelter of our own on it, rather than leasing as we currently do. Anyone interested in supporting emergency shelter for DV survivors is encouraged to inquire and find out how you can help.
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Having weathered the pandemic and numerous obstacles, Stone House is going strong in the beautiful new building! A centerpiece of the building is the Early Learning Center, which provides day care for over 40 infants, toddlers, and preschool kids. Many of the women who arrive at the Elizabeth Stone House fleeing domestic violence, or otherwise seeking help, arrive with children who are often as traumatized as their parents. These kids have different needs than other day care facilities can address. Here they can recover and thrive. It's the work that this organization does to help these children that originally attracted me to the Stone House over 25 years ago, when my wife and I began contributing monetarily. I encourage everyone to learn about what the Stone House does for these kids and to provide support.
I love working with the Stone House, as a hiker, volunteer, board member and financial supporter. This organization is doing wonderful work for survivors and for the Roxbury and surrounding communities. Whether to help DV survivors, through trauma informed early learning facilities, or the many programs they offer, Stone House really takes to heart that they serve you (whoever you are) where you are. Love this organization.
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I've been involved with the Stone House, most recently as a Board Member, for 10+ years and love the cause and the staff that tirelessly work there to support survivors. Whether volunteering at a BBQ, donating items and/or time, or climbing the NH Whites to raise funds during Wilderness Heals, it is always a pleasure to help this organization and the folks they serve. Thank you for all you do Stone House!!!
The Elizabeth Stone does amazing work for the broader Boston community. The staff and volunteers are passionate and empathetic to people rebuilding their lives after grappling with domestic violence. This organization also specifically focuses on helping the children who witnessed or experienced violence with services such as targeted therapy to break the cycle.
I am a board member of the Stone House. Since the first day I got involved, over 7 years ago, I have been impressed with the knowledge, caring and focus of the staff in helping their clients move forward in their lives. They are making strong, resilient survivors here. The work of the Stone House is so life changing to so many.
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I am a board member of Stone House. I have heard from clients of the organization how transformational their experiences have been through their work with the Stone House. We have truly strengthened individuals and families, trained them in anger management, financial literacy, job seeking skills, parenting and many other important life skills. Our staff is both incredibly competent and excessively compassionate. I truly value my connection to the Stone House and hope that I, in some small way, enable the organization to do the amazing work that it does for survivors of domestic violence.
I have been a parent at the Stone House a little over a year. My 3 year old son and 10 month old daughter attends the preschool. From the moment I entered the building I knew that it would be a great fit for my children. The staff upon entrance are warm and welcoming, the classrooms are clean and child friendly. I have to say that my three year old has improved immensely! He is able to identify not only his name on the board but his friends name as well, he is also able to spell his name and identify letters, numbers, colors, etc. with confidence. I am happy my family is a part of the Stone House family. I say family because Ms. Graham the director reminds me of my nana. The love and compassion that she has for the children is unconditional. I feel safe leaving my children, because I know for a fact that they are well taken care of and protected by momma bear (Ms. Sheila Graham :) 0 I definitely give Stone House 5 stars!
I have been involved in some way or another with Stone House since 2009 when I started hiking with their annual fundraising event, Wilderness Heals. Since then I have spent time as a hike team leader, part-time staffer, and donor. Since September 2022, I've been a contracted consultant working closely with Stone House's teams as they tackle new opportunities in fund development. Stone House's staff is deeply committed to serving their clients and their community. Every week there's another challenge they're tackling, another resource they're trying to make available to the people they serve. This is the kind of nonprofit that turns donated dollars into meaningful services and experiences for individuals and families.
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This was my fifth summer hiking for the Elizabeth Stone House and my first "season" working with their new SOLES volunteer group supporting their annual Wilderness Heals fundraising hike.
ESH has never ceased to impress me. They work hard to not only serve the community but to continue improving their services and their results. Every time I hear from them, there's always a landmark update to share and a goal for the future. In five short years, the hike alone has grown, and it now has its own five-year planning committee and its own source of volunteer support (SOLES). The staff and board are effective, knowledgeable, friendly, and some of the hardest working people I've ever known.
More than anything, the words of ESH residents highlight the impact this organization has on the community and on individuals. Every resident I've heard speak shares how empowered she feels, how glad she is to have her life back, and how much she owes to ESH and its staff for helping her take control again.
I can't think of a better organization to serve and support.
Stone House offers support groups that have changed my life! These groups have been informative and influential to me. They inspire me to get into this type of work. Their mission is to make a difference and they have done that for me.
Hola, estoy muy feliz de trabajar cerca a personas que conocen mis luchas y me ayudan al maximo siempre. Para mi familia ha sido una bendicion llegar a este lugar: Stone House. Aprendo mucho sobre violencia domestica, como ser mejor madre y me ayudan con necesidades diarias, como targetas, de regalos, asistencia de interprete, problemas con financias, y sobre todo mi bien estar. Gracias Stone House
Of the many non-profits we work with, Stone House stands out for the kindness, compassion, dedication and sincerity of their people.
Stone House works with domestic violence survivors to address their resilience, survival skills, job searching abilities and so much more.
I joined the Stone House development office fifteen hears ago and retired as chief development officer on January 1 of this year. As a result, I know the the organization thoroughly, and I unreservedly continue to support its work. The staff's dedication to helping domestic violence survivors' efforts to improve their own lives and create better futures for their children is unsurpassed. Both the range and depth of services have increased exponentially in the last decade and half, especially in the areas of survivor family housing options, children's services, and complex support services, especially for survivors for whom shelter and transitional housing are unavailable, unwanted or inappropriate. The most significant shift in focus that I have seen is in the recognition that domestic violence is so pervasive that all of the efforts of state government and domestic violence service agencies will never be able to provide enough shelter beds; as a result it is encumbent on Stone House to provide services to the literaly thousands of survivors who live with or near their abusers. This is a task that Stone House has taken on with utmost urgency. Today, even after significant expansion of Stone House shelter and housing capacities, over 90% of the agency's clients do not live with Stone House or in any other formal domestic violence housing option. As a result, Stone House support services designed to address these treacherous circumstances have become an indispensable component of its work, and I remain a monthly donor supporting Stone House's life-saving efforts.
I’ve served on the board for over 5 years, and have had the opportunity to see the Stone House in action. The staff at the Stone House is very dedicated to the mission. The staff takes an informed and wholistic approach when working with clients, and providing them with tools and resources to overcome their situation.
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I have been a board member of the Elizabeth Stone House for about 2 years. I chose to serve on the board because I strongly believe in its approach to working with survivors of domestic violence and related trauma. The approach illustrates an understanding of the complex and different ways DV and related trauma shows up in a survivor's life, and a willingness/commitment to meet survivors where they are.
I have been a volunteer with Stone House for the past several years. During that time, I've had the pleasure of getting to know the staff and see first-hand how passionate they are about their work. They created a holistic approach to help survivors of domestic violence rebuild their lives with programs covering emergency shelter, financial skills, parenting skills, etc. The staff is forward looking and creative in their ability to adapt to the environment - especially during the pandemic - so they can continue to serve the community.
The Stone House exemplifies community caring and compassion. It is a place where support families who experience violence and homelessness.
Stone House is an amazing place to work with. I have partaken in numerous events with the stone house and have had nothing but the best time. The Stone House has increased my views and broadened my horizons in many ways. Hearing the stories of the people who work with them and access assistance from them is moving and life changing. Each hour that I spend assisting the Stone House is an hour where I learn so much about so many people. The learning experiences I have gained and the people I have met from the Stone House has changed my life positively. Please assist the Stone House in any way possible.
I have been a participant in volunteering/fundraising for Stone House for 11 years. What I have found is a strong community: the staff, volunteers, donors and recipients of care and support all work as a team. We respect each others' experiences and what we all can bring to the cause of supporting families who experience violence, homelessness and mental illness. This is a great nonprofit! The sense of teamwork and community is palpable.
I came to Stone house a year ago. When they opened their doors and services to me I was at rock bottom. After several years of domestic violence, losing custody of my children, and battling drug addiction I had no idea how to fix my life. In one phone call my whole life turned around. They offered me support, guidance, and an open door. Through Stone house I attended support groups, obtained my GED, a job, and regained custody of my children. I never would of thought a year ago I would be where I am now! Thank you all so much for giving me the helping hand I needed to get back on my feet!
Stonehouse has taught me how to thrive after so many years of just trying just to survive.
As my life progressed, no matter what came my way, I had the full support of all the women in this organization to help me through it.
My experiences shook and shaped me to who I am today. My guides and mentors at Stonehouse helped me become who I was truly meant to be, by being that strong foundation holding everything together.
I am eternally grateful for all the women I've met through this program.
My group mates, as we share intimate stories of pains and struggles then progress and success.
And to our compassionate group leaders, who are always there holding it down for us with unconditional love, especially when we need it the most.
As a long-time donor to Stone House, I have been continually impressed with this organization’s ability to provide caring and creative safety services to survivors of domestic abuse, at-risk families and individuals experiencing community violence and trauma, as well as those facing housing and economic insecurity. Even during this extended Pandemic the agency has managed to increase the numbers of people served, extend their range of services offered virtually and in person while also undertaking complicated logistical moves into new facilities.
How wonderful it is to learn of the happy smiles on the faces of little ones and their parents as a result of the recent opening of the beautiful new day care facility at the Extended Learning Center at Stone House’s 1 Westminster Avenue in Roxbury! All this can only be achieved through a compassionate, dedicated staff and leadership and with the necessary funding to support such badly-needed, community-focussed work. Please join me in contributing whatever you can to maintain and grow this vital undertaking!
As a long time Board member I have watched this organization grow measurably stronger due to efforts to train, support, and unify the staff around its mission to serve parents and children who experience domestic violence. This internal focus has fostered greater capacity to provide a safe, sensitive, and nurturing environment for its clients and residents.
I came to the Stone House referred by a DV specialist at the hospital. I spent two plus years attending weekly DV survivor group. The staff and group supported me through a horrible legal process and held me up when I was ready to crumble. The staff at the house gave me tools to survive, and reminded me that I am more than the abuse. Although I eventually moved from the area, the Stone House reminds close to my heart. I will be forever grateful for what you gave me.
I just started volunteering with Stone House this past year. My first volunteer experience was virtual and I wasn't sure what to expect as I had never volunteered virtually anywhere before! The staff at Stone House made sure I felt supported and appreciated and that helped to make my experience really great overall. I have been very impressed by Stone House's resilience and creativity to continue their mission despite the challenges brought about by Covid-19. I look forward to continue to support them any way I can.
As a third year volunteer with the Stone House, I continue to be amazed by the effect this organization has on our community. This last year brought unprecedented challenges, but even amidst the pandemic, the Stone House continued to be a resource for women and children by providing housing, counseling and donations.
I have been on the Stone House board for over 10 years, and each year am amazed and impressed with all that the extremely dedicated management and staff have accomplished. Stone House's community programs have greatly expanded, and services have remained steady through the pandemic, with Stone House folks finding ways to reach people including domestic violence victims, without compromising their safety. The staff are a thoughtful, passionate group of people who go the extra mile for our clients every day. The new Stone House building is nearly complete, after numerous challenges arose (as in any construction project, with the pandemic overlay contributing) and were overcome by excellent work and heroic efforts of management and staff. I am so impressed with how everyone pulls together for the benefit of those we serve. The new building will allow Stone House to house more people, and will expand community services many times over what exists today. The need is great, and everything Stone House does has a direct, meaningful impact in the lives of people who need our help. Supporting Stone House is a powerful way to help effect change on a very personal level.
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I have been on the Board for about 10 years, and I continue to serve because of the amazing leadership and staff there. They have had a positive impact on the lives of so many people, including not only Elizabeth Stone House residents, but also those in the surrounding areas who have benefited from ESH's community programs. I cannot say enough about the commitment of the folks working at ESH, and being associated with what they do is a great honor.
I have served on the Board for over 10 years. As a retired Social Worker I am proud of my association with this amazing non-profit. The work that the staff has done over the years and particularly during the pandemic has been truly awe-inspiring to me. Now that the programs will be expanding and occupying the new space in Eggleston square this great work will have an opportunity to touch even more lives and become an even greater force for good in the community.
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I have been a member of the Board of the Elizabeth Stone House for 10 years. The growth in program,facility,and impact on the community during this time has been nothing less than awesome! Now poised to complete and occupy a brand new facility in the heart of Egleston Square the Elizabeth Stone House will vault up to even greater importance as an asset to this distressed but phenomenally resilient community.
As a retired social worker my support and involvement with the Stone House continues to swell my heart with hope and optimism for the future. The work and effort that I see in the Stone House staff and clientele is a constant reminder of the shared and irrepressible goodness of humanity even in the face of unimaginable adversity in our daily struggles..
Wonderful non-profit organization looking to expand services to help not just survivors of domestic violence, but the whole surrounding community. The staff is devoted to working to better the world one person at a time. Thank you for all of the wonderful work you do.
This place is full of love respect helpful people at stone house no matter what you go through they never judge you i have been with the program for many years left for awhile came back for support and help and yes the door remained open and stone accepted me back with open arms ruth rollins the best of the best she has helped me in so many ways pertaining to showing up at court with me in the past support dv group great advice the list goes on recently a few months ago i got support for housing through rrhp i was introduced to chau-de lewis josephina pires great people program as well i tell you the list of positive support friendly professional loving goes on elizabeth stone house is the best program i have ever seen in life they are my family for life thank you to everyone for everything i appreciate and love you all to the moon and back
I have volunteered for the ESH for many years. As part of our company effort, we come in the Spring to assist with planting outdoors and painting rooms to freshen them for the new tenants. I believe in the power of community to heal and ESH is a powerful partner for change in supporting victims of domestic violence- adults and children. Keep up the great work Elizabeth Stone House!
A fantastic charity truly making a significant impact in the lives of many families in the Boston area.
I have had the privilege of working with Elizabeth Stone House "ESH" for almost two (2) years now. ESH provides women not only with immediate response care related to circumstances of domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse, but also with continuing care and access to resources to help their clients achieve stability within their lives. Even in the times of COVID-19, ESH is still offering courses, housing and resources to their clients. I'm proud to be a small part of this amazing community.
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As a member of the Natixis team working with Elizabeth Stone House, I have to say that the staff are completely top-shelf in how they support the community. The team continues to find clever and innovative ways to help their members in need, and it is truly an honor to be able to support them through our charitable team.
Please continue to do the great work you do, in helping to shape better communities for our future!
I have recently begun volunteering at Stone House on a tech project to connect adults and child survivors to critical on-line safety counseling and on-line learning via donated laptops. I have been so impressed by the hard work of the dedicated Stone House staff to find creative ways to continue to provide vital and lifesaving resources to a vulnerable but resilient community of survivors - both adults and children - particularly during a global pandemic with a dramatic rise of dv incidents as a direct ripple effect of the virus. I can't speak highly enough about the great work that is being accomplished at the Stone House and encourage all to support this incredible organization with your time, talents and treasure in whatever amount you are able.
This organization has made a profound difference by empowering women and children. Their collective efforts have enhanced communities, led to awareness and prevention, and generated many role models.
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I'm impressed and inspired by how resilient the Stone House staff and leadership have been coping during the Pandemic. They've continued to provide all the same essential services, and innovated new ways to do so. They not only quickly transitioned their work practices to the new realities, but did this on top of planning for an already challenging transition to our new facility that is under construction. My thanks and admiration go out to the Stone House employees who are "on the front lines" meeting our residents and clients in person where remote interventions are not possible. The community's needs didn't take a hiatus because of Covid-19 - in fact they've gotten even more serious. But I'm confident that the Stone House is up to the task and will emerge even stronger. I was honored to be asked to serve on the board, and I feel even more honored to do so every year since then.
As a Board Member, donor and a veteran hiker for Wilderness Heals, I am honored that I get the opportunity to help in fulfilling our mission to help those in need. The Stone House and it’s marvelous staff do is grueling, intense, and very much needed work to break cycles of violence and addiction. This organization and its staff are always growing and evolving and all of that hard work will only lead to better outcomes for the community we serve. Thank you for all the work you do and please continue striving to help our most vulnerable populations.
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Does a wonderful job of helping families really deal with all of the aspects of domestic violence. I have been doing their annual wilderness heals hike for 6+ years (next year is their 25th year) and it has been a wonderful experience that I would recommend to others. The staff is wonderful and the mission is very important. I also started serving on their Board and hope to continue to be able to help this organization grow and succeed.
I am a member of the Elizabeth Stone House board, and also have been a donor for over 20 years because I know how much this organization means to the people and communities it serves. I am tremendously excited about the ongoing growth and expansion in the services ESH provides, both to residents and the community, and about ESH's new building under construction that will give much-needed space for ESH to provide those services. The ESH staff is among the most committed, dedicated, and hard-working people I've ever known, and it is a true pleasure to hear reports of the specific work they're doing in our regular meetings. Since the Covid virus struck, I have been tremendously impressed with the way management and staff established ways to continue to serve both residents and those in the community seeking our services, including those suffering domestic violence in their homes. It is a particularly difficult time for people stuck at home now, including children, in an unsafe environment, and ESH has gone above and beyond to be there for those seeking help. I am proud to be a part of this organization, and it is a privilege to serve on the board.
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I have been a Board member for over 10 years and my family's involvement with the Stone house dates back about 20 years. This organization is relatively small in size, but mighty in its effect on the communities it serves. And now ESH is about to begin construction of a new building that will allow ESH to expand to serve more than three times the number of residents and community members it currently serves, and the need is very great. I could not be more proud and gratified to be involved with the Elizabeth Stone House; the extremely dedicated and hard-working staff deserve more than the 5 stars permitted here!
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I recently joined the board for the Elizabeth Stone House. Prior to joining, I volunteeed for 7 years. The work that they do for survivors of domestic violence and their children truly make an impact and help break the cycle of violence. In addition, the services they provide not just for their residents and their children but also to the surrounding community are helping to create better lives and opportunities for individuals.
I have been volunteering at the Elizabeth Stone House for over five years. I’m currently the official Santa Claus of ESH. The children are always excited to see Santa and unwrap their presents. To know the various challenges these children have encountered with their families, and to see them experience these moments of joy during the holiday is both humbling and inspirational. It is an absolute honor and pleasure to put on the red suit and help bring some happiness to the children of ESH.
During my time at ESH, I have witnessed the tremendous care and effort the ESH staff has dedicated to the families they work with. I have seen the positive impact the Elizabeth Stone House has made in countless people’s lives.
Elizabeth Stone House is doing remarkable work for so many families in the Roxbury community. However, much help is still needed. Any monetary donations and time spent volunteering goes a long way and is greatly appreciated by the entire Elizabeth Stone House family.
I support the Elizabeth Stone House because of their holistic approach. They help the clientele be strong where they are with focused programs that help people become survivors, leading healthy, safe lives
ESH is heavily involved in making the community a better place through their services and compassion. I have been attending some of their fundraising events over the past few years and I intend to continue supporting their great work!
My company has decided to sponsor the ESH for the second year in a row. We believe that there are many children & woman who deserve the help they may need in order to get out of situations that are not beneficial to their well being. The ESH goes above & beyond to help these woman and children!
Our company is choosing to sponsor the Elizabeth Stone House's Wilderness Heals fundraiser for a second year. We believe in the work and growth of the organization and strive to give back to communities wherever we can.
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Our company chose to sponsor the Stone House and its annual fundraiser because we believe in its work to support survivors of domestic violence. It's important to us that we give back and make a meaningful impact whenever and wherever possible.
William Hess
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Jeremy Hiltz Excavating Inc.
I have been involved with the Elizabeth Stone House for only about 3 years. In that time, though, I have been thoroughly impressed with its people and its performance. First of all, the people that work for ESH are truly amazing and completely committed to its important mission. They know they are changing lives and even saving lives every day. I have met and/or worked with people in the management of the organization, development and program delivery. I have worked with subject matter experts who know domestic violence and how to work to help survivors, the whole family, not just the women, move forward. I also know the performance. I have met some clients of ESH and each and every one of them attest to the impact being connected to ESH has had on their lives. It has changed them and saved them. They love ESH and for good reason. The mission of ESH is so important and worthwhile. If you care about addressing DV in the city of Boston, please support the Elizabeth Stone House. Your donation is well spent and will do so much good.
My husband and I are long-term donors and supporters. I value so many things about the work ESH does, but perhaps most important is their unrelenting emphasis on caring for the children of DV survivors. The trauma of DV has the most significant impact upon the youngest survivors. Untreated, they can experience lifelong negative physical, mental, emotional, educational, and social outcomes. The therapeutic childcare and programming for kids at ESH addresses their trauma, and re-builds bonds with their non-offending parent. And I love that the new building will include intentional gross-motor space designed for healing physical play!
-Laura Peterson
The Elizabeth Stone House is an amazing organization that offers a broad range of services and support for the families and individuals they serve with transitional house, domestic violence shelter and other supportive services. The Stone House focuses on providing assistance to individuals and families, that assistance can range from teaching parenting skills, addiction and recovery services, financial training, and a safe place to share their stories in a loving supportive environment. I have had the privilege to serve on the board of ESH for many years and seen the organization grow and mature. By January 2019 we will break ground on a new building and facility that will ensure that the programs can be expanded and more families will benefit from the services provided by ESH.
I volunteered with the Elizabeth Stone House through the Wilderness Heals women's hike. I had such a good experience that I came back for a second year and was asked to be a leader. I care about this social issue and believe in the work they do. Everyone I've met who works with the Stone House as well as the people I've talked with who use its services have a positive experience. They have created and keep fostering an incredible community I'm happy to be a part of.
This organization works so hard for the community that it serves both in everyday situations and in emergencies.
We live in a culture which throws away women & children.
What is more important than an institution which not only protects & shelters this population, but gives them the deeper sustenance to realize their value, intrinsic beauty & potential?
We all know how one kind word can make a day; The Elizabeth Stone House is full to the brim with kind words, kind actions, friendship & encouragement.
Let's give them all the support we can.
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I found out about the Elizabeth Stone House in 1983 and was so impressed by their compassion, vision & success that I've been a supporter ever since.
As the years have past ESH's programs have only gotten stronger. The women they serve have had the support they need to empower themselves; their children are reborn into a life of possibilities & our entire community is enriched.
When we support the Elizabeth Stone House, we honor not just these women in need, we honor all the women in our lives.
For seven years, I participated in Wilderness Heals, a women's 3-day hike, to raise money for the Elizabeth Stone House. The staff at the Stone House are on the ground and in the trenches on a daily basis, doing the important work of keeping women and their children safe. There are very few organizations that do anything similar to what this nonprofit is able to offer.
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I have been supporting the Elizabeth Stone House for more than 15 years. I started as a Wilderness Heals hiker, an experience that changed my life while allowing me to raise money to support the women and children of the Stone House. I've never heard of a nonprofit that provides wrap around services as effectively as they do, ensuring that women can bring their children with them whenever they're fleeing a domestic violence situation. I'll continue supporting them for many years to come.
Do not donate to the ESH. They discriminate against children who havxe disabilities!! My son has trauma and PSTD. He was talked about by staff and made fun of by the childcare staff and later terminated from the DV program because he had trauma and used bad language as a result of his trauma. The staff uses worse language as do the residents. We were put out with no place to go. The ESH is being sued for violating ADA.
I volunteered at the Stone House, was part of the first Wilderness Heals Hike (and 2 others), and iI work for a social service agency. The staff are so down to earth....real people...approachable and respectful. Lifelong connections are made when you are involved with this agency.
I have been involved with this organization for some time, volunteering for events to reestablish women's trust in men and serving as a "big brother" to a young resident of the shelter. This is an incredible organization that does so much for its residents, giving them an escape from unsafe living situations and providing all the tools they may need to get them back on their feet. I have witnessed countless success stories and life turn-arounds and am proud to be a part of this nonprofit. The staff and other volunteers have hearts of gold and are incredibly dedicated to the cause.
Exceptional organization providing loving and caring support to families fleeing abusive homes. The staff and volunteers here exhibit a true sense of empathy for these woman and children and I'm proud to have worked with them all.
I well remember the annual Wilderness Heals (fundraising) hike in the White Mountains in NH I did with the ESH a few years ago. What an experience. Memorable. Delightful. Extremely well organized. Staying in the huts. Being woken up by someone gently singing w a guitar. Home-cooked meals at long group tables. Hard hiking and beautiful views everywhere.
I definitely saw the values, care, and thoroughness of the ESH organization in action. Very impressive.
The Elizabeth Stone House is an invaluable resource to so many families. As a volunteer, I help to raise funds for the Stone House through their annual pledge hike, and also give what I can of my own money. I know that my giving and fundraising is having an impact because it goes toward operating costs that most grants won't cover, like running the parent-child center on site. While the Stone House has a strong reach in the local community, they are currently only able to serve a relatively small portion of those experiencing domestic violence and related issues in this part of Boston. DV is SO widespread. That's why I am thrilled that they are raising funds to build a new facility that will expand their services and capacity to reach more clients. I hope that our community can support them in this effort and help to meet a critical need! Their plans for expansion seem intentional, and the clients and staff are truly worth it based on my experience interacting with them.
A domestic violence survivor back in 2006. The Elizabeth Stone House helped me move up and on in a supportive environment. I participated in the Wilderness Heals Hike, as well. Which only increased my internal strength and confidence, with the leadership provided.
I participated in the three-day pledge hike first time this year in July to raise money for the Elizabeth Stone House. It was a very well organized event that I felt proud of being a part of it. Every penny raised will go to support residents of ESH that I believe has been vital for the community to help support women and their families who had experienced hardship in their lives. I will continue to support ESH in its great effort to help support women to regain control of their lives.
I have been volunteering with this org for over two years - the staff and mission are exemplary. I'm thoroughly impressed with the efforts, results, and momentum.
The work of the Elizabeth Stone House reflects their deeply held values of believing that all people deserve respect, support, and hope on their life journeys towards healing after experiencing homelessness. Their programs both within their shelter, and in the community they serve, have mitigated the effects of violence and trauma experience by women and their children. Through their connection to the Elizabeth Stone House staff and other members of the ESH community they have restored their confidence, moved towards self-sufficiency, and found resiliency in themselves and their community. For the past 12 years I have hiked with Wilderness Heals to raise money to support their programming. I come back to hike each year because I believe in their values, programs, and to support their work with women, children and families.
The Elizabeth Stone House is an amazing nonprofit that not only provides quick-emergency help for people but also long-term support to help them move forward!
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I am a volunteer fundraiser for the Elizabeth Stone House through Wilderness Heals. What keeps me coming back is the fact that this organization really supports its clients, in many ways and in ways that allow individual success. The Stone House is a journey for its clients, not just a quick fix. Keep up the amazing work!
I have been hiking to raise money for the Elizabeth Stone House through Wilderness Heals for 6 years. 4 of those years I have volunteered my time to be a team leader for the 3-day pledge hike. I have visited their facilities and spoken with people in the community the Stone House has provided services to. Whether the services are residential or non-residential programs, ESH clients are able to heal and grow so that they can reclaim control over their lives.
No group works harder, cares more deeply or spends money more wisely and carefully. Their work changes lives for women and families by breaking the cycle of homelessness caused by many difficulties. I've participated in their Wilderness Heals hiking fundraiser for five years, proudly raising money for their honorable and beneficial efforts. They're the best!
The Elizabeth Stone House is instrumental in supporting the lives of so many of its residents and community members in the Roxbury, MA area. Without ESH, so many women and their children would not have a place of safety to go to from domestic violence where they are cared for not only in a time of crisis, but on an ongoing basis until they achieve self sufficiency. ESH provides the wrap around services that are needed in order for families to achieve true stability. I am very grateful for being associated with this wonderful organization and its dedicated staff.
ESH supports women in gaining their independence and building strong families. A unique and successful approach
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I've raised funds for the Elizabeth Stone House by participating on the Wilderness Heals hike for the past 3 summers. And I've served on the ESH Board of Directors for 1 year. The organization provides life-saving services to women and their children, and also provides programs and support to over 800 people in the community each year. It is a most exciting time for the ESH -- a new facility will eventually be built a few blocks from the current site, that will dramatically increase the programs that ESH can offer.
I am proud to be affiliated with the Elizabeth Stone House. Employees of the ESH are some of the most dedicated, professional, and caring people I've had the pleasure to meet. They are helping women change their lives, gain independence, and raise healthy, happy families.
The Elizabeth Stone House is a small but powerful non-profit. I started by hiking with Wilderness Heals as a way to support a small charity, but their support of volunteers is very impressive, and that's why i keep hiking.
The morning of the hike one of the recipients of the ESH speaks to the hikers. Each time it is a moving experience that leaves everyone in tears.
Wilderness Heals isn't a big event, and because of that i feel i am making a real difference in someone's life.
As a participant of the fundraising hike, Wilderness Heals, I have seen the hard work of the Elizabeth Stone House over the years and they are truly amazing. I dedicate every summer to raising funds because they do such amazing work and really help individuals and families get back on their feet. The organization provides such great assurance and really fits it to their client's needs.
I had the amazing experience of participating in the Elizabeth Stone House: Wilderness Heals HIke, below is a link that describes this wonderful and life changing experience.
https://paleopowerprepper1.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/three-days-in-the-white-mountains-happiness/
The ESH staff are among the most dedicated and lovely individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with--and I have been working in the non-profit field for 10 years.
I would recommend getting involved in this organization to anyone and everyone!
I have been involved with Elizabeth Stone House's pledge hike, Wilderness Heals, for over five years and can't imagine my life without it. They help so many people in need and have even helped me to become the person I am today. They truly are angels.
I have been on the Board of the Elizabeth Stone House now for 4 years and my knowledge and admiration of the work done there continues to grow. They care deeply about the people they serve as well as their employees. To do all this for over 40 years now, they of course need to run their operations well and this is something I continue to see being done.
My son and a close friend were volunteers and tutored children in this program a number of years ago and saw first hand the impact of their work. I became a donor and have tracked the financials and program outcomes and believe that Elizabeth Stone House is a very well run organization that meets a critical community need.
I am a long time donor thanks to my daughter and then my granddaughter leading Wilderness Heals hikes. I have spoken with the administration but never actually seen the facilities but I know that they do wonderful work. One of the things that I like is that, when they send a thank you letter, they do not simultaneously ask for more .
ESH is a great organization that I have enjoyed working with at various events over the years. The staff are truly committed and driven to help the residents and their mission. You can see the impact the ESH has on their residents and the community. The ESH is an amazing NFP that deserves to be recognized for all they do!
I participated in the Wilderness Heals annual fundraising event held by the Elizabeth Stone House this past July. It's a 3 day hiking event for women in the White Mountains of NH. The Stone House staff and event were so well organized and care about those they serve. Highly recommend supporting this non profit.
I write as a donor, and as a long-term volunteer for their primary fundraising event, Wilderness Heals. Over time, I have seen the event evolve to improve participant training and safety, and incorporate and adapt to new modes of publicity and communication. I will let other, better qualified, reviewers speak to the effectiveness of their programming, but as an agency they have been open, transparent and responsive. They treat me like a valued part of their community, and not just an ATM or a moving, replaceable part.
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I write this review as a donor, and long-time volunteer (I've participated in, and helped organize their annual fundraising hike, Wilderness Heals, for about 15 years). Their staff have always been responsive to input and concerns, yet at the same time maintain healthy limits and boundaries around their critical program work. The Stone House keeps their focus on their mission, and on the needs of the communities they serve.
I write this review as a long time donor and supporter of the ESH. I have seen first hand the incredible impact that the ESH services do to those impacted by domestic violence. The many services they offer allow survivors and their children build their lives back and create healthy and functional lives. The work the staff at the ESH does is key to our community.
The Elizabeth Stone House is an amazing organization helping its community. The Stone House works with each client to address their individual needs and establish an appropriate plan for treatment and/or rehabilitation. They realize the equal importance of safety, self-sufficiency and economic stability for clients' success. The children of adult clients also receive special care to treat the various traumatic experiences they have endured. Entire families benefit from the services of the Elizabeth Stone House.
The Elizabeth Stone House has been successfully dedicated to stabilizing the lives of many individuals and families affected by mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. My time working there was a valuable part of my life and for that I have deep gratitude and appreciation.
I recently joined ESH as a volunteer with their Network of GentleMen, linking positive male role models to the families of the House with fun activities (summer BBQ) and donor support. I work for a large community foundation where my job is to closely evaluate the performance of local Boston nonprofits. The staff of ESH are responsive and dedicated to the families, and have created an excellent way to engage members of the community in their cause.
I've been involved with Elizabeth Stone House for 20 years, serving as the external auditor. I've enjoyed watching ESH grow, expand and excel. We're very excited about the recent facility and program expansion project and highly respect the entire team at ESH.
My company has been a sponsor of the Elizabeth Stone House Wilderness Heals event for several years. It is a a phenomonal organization that helps homeless individuals and families rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. Wilderness Heals is a 3-day hike for women in NH's White Mountains that takes place every July and helps raise critical funding for the organization. We are proud to be associated witht he Elizabeth Stone House
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As a public relations agency, we have worked with dozens of non-profit organizations and the Elizabeth Stone House ranks among the best. The staff of the Stone House is always thinks of the impact on its clients with every decision it makes. Every member of the staff that I have met is working together to make a difference in the lives of the families they serve. Watching the people they have served (primarily women) come back to help the organization and others in the community after they have been able to get their own lives back on track is proof the Stone House is truly impacting lives for the better.
I write this review from the perspective of a donor who has been working with ESH over the past year. ESH's staff is extremely responsive and easy to work with. It is refreshing to work with individuals that are motivated by their passion to help others, and therefore can drive positive relationships with businesses to benefit their clients. The staff is great about providing direction and feedback which really offers a sense of connection to the House. Out of all my donations or charity activities the ones made with ESH have been the most impactful as there is such a direct connection between the staff and the program they run. I would encourage other businesses and people to get involved with ESH as donors as it has proven to be an extremely rewarding experience for both parties involved.
As a new volunteer at The Elizabeth Stone House, only starting 6 months ago, I have been amazed at how dedicated and passionate the Staff and Board Members are to the women and children of ESH. I recently had the pleasure of attending a dinner in honor of the beneficiaries ESH supports and hear about each and every woman's accomplishments thus far. Being present at the dinner allowed me the opportunity to see first hand how important ESH's mission is to their fellow beneficiaries. ESH is changing people's lives in a significant way and I am sincerely blessed to play a small part in this amazing organization!
Elizabeth Stone House has some of the most dedicated and results-oriented staff in the non-profit world in my opinion. They are truly focused on their mission of helping both families and individuals impacted by domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness resolve their issues and become independent and productive individuals. The staff at ESH sets goals with its residents and monitors their progress. They are an important force within the Roxbury, MA community and they make a difference every day.
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I've beeen involved with the Elizabeth Stone House for over four years now. First as a donor, then as a volunteer and I just became a board member this year. Elizabeth Stone House makes a difference in the lives of its clients and I've seen this first hand. One of our board members is a former resident of the Stone House and her story as well as the story of many others is inspiring. Both the staff and the board of Elizabeth Stone House are very committed individuals trying to make a difference every day in the lives of their residents and in the local community.
The Elizabeth Stone House provides a holistic approach to helping women and their children find independence. In addition to mental health and addiction treatment services, the ESH teaches fiscal responsibility and all of the practical skills needed to become productive and successful in living independently. In addition to the domestic violence shelter and transitional housing program, hundreds of community members receive support and services from the ESH. It is amazing how much the staff can do with their limited resources -- they are incredibly dedicated. I am proud to be affiliated with the ESH.
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I started working with the Elizabeth Stone House (ESH) as a volunteer hiker, raising money for the organization. Through the hike, I had the opportunity to meet a few of the women whose lives had been changed by the services offered by the ESH. The personalized approach to each woman's situation and needs is really unique. I like that the goal is to help women lead independent lives, and be the best parents they can be. And the continued support for women and their children after they leave the ESH ensures long-term success.
I've been the independent auditor for Elizabeth Stone House for 20 years, and have enjoyed watching this fine Organization continue to evolve and grow as a leader in the domestic violence field. ESH continues to excel in finding ways to empower people to reclaim their lives and their independence. My hat is off to the amazing dedicated team and Board of ESH.
I have been volunteering at the Stone House since I was in high school along with a few of my childhood friends (15 years now). It is a great organization that gives people a second chance. Watching what they do and the dedication of their staff is truly inspirational.
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What a pleasure it's been for us to be a part of "whats happening" @ ESH. We are involved with getting the hikers up to the mountains for their annual hike.It's been many years since we started performing this service.... the reason for that is because it's their biggest fund raising...however we truly feel blessed by being a small part of these women living @ ESH ( w/ children) getting an opportunity for a new beginning and everyone needs an opportunity to be what they were created to be...thank you Elizabeth Stone House for your continued service and for having the heart to perform all that it takes
I became aware of the Elizabeth Stone House through one of their employees and have been impressed with there structure and goals every since. They have created an environment that develops a connection to clients that makes it possible for them to believe they can change their life for themselves and their children. I think beside be very well organized with an exceptional staff they have not stray from their goal which is the improvement of the life and future of the individuals and families they work with.
Over the past several years I have both donated financially and voluteered with the Thanksgiving dinner and the Spring for Change Award celebration. I continue to find this to be a remarkable organization with their continued focus on helping the women and children within the Boston area to overcome challenges, build their confidence and position them for a successful future. The staff and volunteers are consistently looking for opportunities to improve the programs to optimize the desired impact.
I have raised money for the Stone House through the Wilderness Heals fundraiser for 5 years now and have always been impressed with this organization. The entire staff is committed to fulfilling their mission and every time I go to the Stone House I see this shine through in the conversations I hear, the programming taking place and the work that is being done. I can't imagine NOT giving to this incredible nonprofit and supporting the important work that they do.
ESH's people, be they board members, volunteers, employees or beneficiaries (women, men, children and families), are an inspiration. The passion to improve lives is palpable when you meet them, but especially when you set foot at ESH. It is with great pleasure that I donate money and volunteer time to this organization and I would highly recommend that others do the same. I would also recommend visiting the Stone House, because a picture is worth a thousand words, but the live visual is worth millions.
All in all, it may be easier to donate to well known charities, but the truth is that you don't know exactly where your dollar goes. With ESH, you see your dollars in action and you see how much help just one of them can provide. As for volunteering, any amount of time is welcomed and you are always greeted with a happy face and a hug.
I have had the opportunity to work with the Elizabeth Stone House over the past 2+ years. Their dedication and devotion to helping the women and childeren through challenging times is commendable. They work side by side to build confidence in the participants and provide the needed support structure to help get the family back on the right track.
I donate and occasionally volunteer at Elizabeth Stone House. They are doing wonderful things for the women and children in their community and their dedication grows each year with new programs and soon a new facility. The whole team is wonderful.
The Elizabeth Stone House provides support, educational opportunities, and a community for those struggling because of abuse, mental illness, and/or addiction. ESH provides multiple opportunities throughout the year for associates from our company to connect with families impacted by these hardships, bringing awareness to the implications of these adversities while simultaneously striving to break these dangerous cycles. ESH really excells at providing impactful volunteer opportunities that pull at your heart strings and inspire community members to continue to give back.
The past two summers, I have backpacked for 3 days in the White Mountains in New Hampshire for a fundraiser called "Wilderness Heals" in support of the Elizabeth Stone House. I would like to share a short story about one of the women who spoke to all of the hikers the morning that we began the three day hike through the White Mountains. This woman is someone who has been helped by the Elizabeth Stone House in the past and is living proof that with encouragement and support, anyone can remove themselves from a domestic abuse situation.
She began her speech with tears (happy ones of course) and spoke of how much the Stone House means to her. She said many things of which I can’t remember word for word but there were three statements that she made that stuck out to me.
“The Elizabeth Stone House was able to provide me with a Christmas present for my son.”
“The Elizabeth Stone House provided me with a bus ticket every day so I could get back and forth to work.”
These two statements show that the women who come to the Stone House are just looking for some kind of normalcy after being in violent situations for so long. They want their children to look back and have happy memories of their childhood instead of violent ones. They are not looking for a handout so that they can just sit around and do nothing; they want to better the lives of themselves and their children.
The last statement the woman made is something that will stay with me forever and brings tears to my eyes as I think about it. I’ve never heard anyone say this so simply yet so powerfully:
“There are those who need help and those who can help”
I believe it’s true for everyone; at times we may need help and other times we have the means and can help.
The Elizabeth Stone House is the ONLY OPTION for many of these women and children. There is no place else to go. Organizations like these are shutting down left and right due to budget cuts. The Stone House is one of the last of its kind in the area.
I have volunteered with the Elizabeth Stone House since 2009. My first experience was as a hiker in the 2009 Wilderness Heals Fundraiser. I was immediately impressed not only by the wonderful staff, and the work that they do, but also by the personal stories of the residents. The Stone House involves many former residents in community outreach and fundraising efforts -- a policy that empowers the women and validates the organization. Since 2009, I have continued to volunteer with ESH as a team leader for the Wilderness Heals event and, occasionally, as a helping hand for events held onsite. In addition to being a strong voice for struggling families, ESH also seems to be a Learning Org. In other words, the Stone House is always looking for ways to reflect and improve upon the services they provide, and the manner by which they provide them. The leadership in the organization actively pursues feedback from everyone, including funders, donors, volunteers, employees, clients, and community members. This is indeed a "Top-Rated" organization.
I am a member of the Gentlemen's society and also served as a "big brother" to a young boy staying at the Stone House. The house provides vital shelter for women in terrible situations and helps them rebuild their lives in ways they absolutely would not be able to without ESH. The residents I have gotten to know are always happy and smiling and all of them are making great strides to getting their lives back on track through taking classes and participating in provided workshops. I will always stay involved with this charity and support battered women.
My fraternity has been able to get involved with the elizabeth stone house. We have had multiple canned food and supplies drives and last year participated in their adopt a family program around christmas time. We have enjoyed these projects and hope to continue volunteering for the house.
I have been involved with the Elizabeth Stone House since 2008. They are a remarkable organization in that they continuously look at what they're doing and assess whether or not it is the most effective way to help it's clients. ESH continues to grow as an agency and provides support to families in countless ways. Their mission reflects the agency's efforts to provide resources that promote positive change for any individual who may need it.
The Elizabeth Stone House is a terrific organization. They offer a broad range of services and support for the families and individuals they serve with transitional house, domestic violence shelter and other supportive services. The Stone House staff focus on the needs of the individuals and work hard to provide what that individual person/family needs. That can range from personal finance training, child rearing support, addiction recovery services and simply a chance to confide in and share their stories, aspirations and challenges.
My wife and I have been connected to and have contributed in several ways to Elizabeth Stone House over the years, and we entirely support their efforts to assist women and families in need of help at very difficult times in their lives. My personal ways of contributing have included participating as actively as I can in the work of the so-called Gentle Men's group, both through on-site events to bring food and entertainment to the residents of Elizabeth Stone House and through extended conversations and discussions with some of the residents (including many of the children) who have always shown themselves to be open and friendly, despite their difficult circumstances. We also support financially the Wilderness Hikes organized by Elizabeth Stone house, which are a positive challenge to some of the women and can represent an enormous achievement in their lives to complete. The staff have always shown themselves to be very welcoming and very appreciative of these relatively small contributions to the work of the Elizabeth Stone House.
Since joining the board 3 year ago, I have been amazed by the staff at the stone house and the dedictaion they have for improving the lives of each and every person who walks through the door for help! It has been a pleasure to watch the stone house grow and I am looking forward to watching it develop in the furture.