Sobre nosotros The 2026 Night of Hope Gala invites community members to come together to honor victims and survivors of intimate partner violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It, too, furthers our mission to care for and support them. Thank you for being a part of this special evening! Tickets have been mailed out and include additional information for guests to plan their arrival. Need additional information to plan for the event? Please review the details below. Saturday, October 10th, 2026 4:30 PM - Doors Open & Cocktail Hour Enjoy an open bar during cocktail hour. 10:00 PM - Estimated Departure Mary Baldwin University Student Activity Center 316 Academy Street, Staunton, VA 24401 Attire: Black Tie Optional Catering: Marino’s Lunch Catering with Gluten Conscious and Non-Red Meat Options Musical Performance: Stonewall Brigade Band Free parking is available in the Sky II, Sky III, and SAC lots. Parking may be accessed by Academy Street and Points Street via Kable Street or Prospect Street. Accessibility Entrance: Deming Drive LIVE AUCTION EXPERIENCES A portion of the evening includes a live auction, where we are auctioning off generous donations from our immediate and surrounding community partners. One 30-Minute Discovery Flight with Blue Ridge Aviation in Weyers Cave / Value: $200 Meet the Mayor! Sponsored dinner for three (3) with City of Waynesboro Mayor, Kenny Lee / Value: $150 Two-Night Cabin Stay at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging in Lyndhurst. Good for a non-holiday weekend stay used by May 2027 / Value: $600 Two-Night Stay with Deluxe Accommodations at the Omni Homestead Resort and Spa in Hot Springs / Value: $1,500 One-Night Stay at Hotel 24 South in Staunton / Value: $200 Two (2) Six Flags Amusement Park Tickets . Valid at Any Six Flags Amusement Park, Including Kings Dominion / Value: $100 Chef Tasting Experience for Two (2) at SAMA-SAMA International Cuisine in Staunton. Discover a dining experience that brings people — and cultures — together in the heart of Downtown Staunton / Value: $500 Hit the slopes with four (4) Massanutten Resort Combo passes! Combo passes can be exchanged for a slope-use ticket, a golf greens fee, a water park general admission, or a day mountain bike lift/trail use pass / Value: $300 Play with a Pro! Enjoy lunch and a 9-hole playing lesson with a PGA Life Member at the Club of Staunton / Value: $250 Thank you to our sponsors! TITLE SPONSOR HEALING SPONSOR EMPOWER SPONSOR

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! Learn More Here "New Directions gave me and my kids hope for a better life." - Shelter Resident PODER VIDAS Obtenga más información sobre la misión de nuestra organización y sobre lo que estamos haciendo para empoderar y defender a los sobrevivientes en nuestra comunidad. Sobre nosotros EDUCANDO LA COMUNIDAD Puede ser parte de este movimiento para poner fin a la violencia y hacer de nuestra comunidad un lugar más seguro. Aprenda cómo con nuestros programas y capacitaciones. Educación y divulgación FINALIZANDO VIOLENCIA Una comunidad de apoyo es lo que nos ayuda a seguir sirviendo a los sobrevivientes. Aquí puede averiguar cómo puede contribuir a nuestros esfuerzos. Donar ¡Me gusta y síguenos! ¡Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias! Únase a nuestra lista de correo para recibir las últimas actualizaciones sobre eventos y más.

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! Sobre nosotros Nuestra misión New Directions Center es una organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja para reducir el impacto de la violencia de la pareja íntima, el asalto sexual, la trata de personas y el acecho a través de la defensa centrada en los sobrevivientes, los servicios de apoyo, la educación comunitaria y la concientización. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion New Directions Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is an integral part of the agency’s mission and shapes our vision of building an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff and strives for respect and inclusion throughout the workplace and in the communities we serve. As the foundation of our organization’s overarching strategy, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy can be broken down into three primary lines of action: Attracting and Onboarding/ To create a workforce that is broadly reflective of the larger community and the clients we serve. Engaging and Developing/ To support our employees in building the skills and capacity to work in an inclusive manner with one another and with the people we serve. Building the Culture/ To create a welcoming workplace in which employees’ unique characteristics, skills, and experiences are respected, valued, and celebrated. We recognize that a safe and respectful work environment where everyone’s contributions are encouraged and valued in equal measure is also reflective of our belief that when one person thrives, we all thrive. Nuestros valores Guiar nuestra misión son los valores de nuestra agencia: Liberty equality adaptability Compassion respect consent Peace safety wellbeing Empowerment courage hope Diversity connection inclusion Healing restoring justice Our Staff We're here for you. We want survivors to know that our community has caring and compassionate individuals ready to join them on their journey towards healing and justice. By providing free and confidential services, we are able to offer survivors the resources they need to live a life free of violence. Claudia Lopez-Muniz Executive Director claudia.lopez@newdirectionscenter.org Gary Wilson Community Counselor gary.wilson@newdirectionscenter.org Nancy Swift Court Advocate Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Coordinator nancy.swift @newdirectionscenter.org Danielle Mango Housing Services Program Coordinator danielle.mango@newdirectionscenter.org Kaitlyn Hammer Community Engagement and Volunteer Program Coordinator kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org Sarah Blackwell Client Services Advocate sarah.blackwell@ newdirectionscenter.org Kristen Cook Assistant Director kristen.c ook@newdirectionscenter.org Catheryn Wisteria Youth Program Coordinator catheryn.wisteria@newdirectionscenter.org Erika Zepeda Court Advocate erika.zepeda@newdirectionscenter.org Erin Dempsey Residential Program Coordinator erin.dempsey@ newdirectionscenter.org Justin Lingenfelter Court Advocate (PRN) justin.lingenfelter@newdirectionscenter.org Precious Smith Clients Services Advocate precious.smith@ newdirectionscenter.org Career Opportunities: Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please visit our Jobs page to learn more. Board of Directors Elysse Stolpe Jeff Hylton Yuliya Kier Wally Edwards Kara Pyles Ron Lassiter Logan Davenport Megan Miller

Trabajar como voluntario New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia. New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia. New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia.

Sobre nosotros New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia.

Trabajar como voluntario New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia. New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia. New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia.

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Eventos PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DE 2021 October Sips for Survivors - All October Long! - For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NDC is partnering with local coffee shops and businesses for "Sips for Survivors." This month long event gives the community a unique chance to support small business, support survivors of domestic violence, and enter in a chance to win a self care and beauty bundle package topped with a photographed session! Please visit this page for more information on how to participate. Bonobos Bakery Fundraiser - All October Long! - For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bonobos Bakery in Waynesboro is generously supporting New Directions Center, where a portion of proceeds from October 1st to October 31st sales directly go to NDC to support the free care provided to survivors. This is your chance to support survivors one cinnamon roll at a time! Night of Hope Gala - 10/10/2026 - New Directions Center's 2nd annual Night of Hope Benefit Gala is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Staunton. We're bringing the community together to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please visit this page for more details. Staunton Pride - 10/17/2026 - New Directions Center will be at Staunton Pride on Saturday, October 17th from 12 PM - 5 PM at Gypsy Hill Park for Staunton Pride. Come see us! Movie in the Park - 10/23/2026 - Join New Directions Center at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand for a Halloween movie night with the Staunton Parks and Rec Team! We will be watching "Sketch" at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there! November Phoenix Fitness and Yoga Class! Stay tuned for more info. December Move-a-Thon - 12/03/2026 - Beat the turkey slump and make an impact!!! NDC is partnering with F45 Training in Staunton to host a "move-a-thon" to challenge your strength and support the work of NDC! For members and non-members of F45 Training, you are being challenged to complete THREE (3) HIIT cardio workouts in ONE (1) day. One Day. One Mission. Three Challenges. The best part? You get sponsors to support and encourage you, where all proceeds go to further NDC's mission! More information to come.

Sobre nosotros For the entire month of October shop local and sip for survivors for your chance to win a locally inspired beauty and photography raffle prize!! Visit all 6 of the following/tagged business, buy a drink, take a picture of you with your drink at the business, and tag or email your picture to ndc@newdirectionscenter.org ! North Ridge Cafe in Verona French Press in Waynesboro Valley Sips and Sodas in Stuarts Draft Miller’s Bake Shoppe Java Joint in Stuarts Draft Brewing Bless in Augusta County (Varying Locations) Valley Pike Farm Market in Weyers Cave Visiting all six (6) locations during the month of October = ONE submission into the raffle. Any two (2) extra coffee shop visits during the month of October = ONE EXTRA submission into the raffle! And if you win!?!? You get: One free dermaplane facial with Valley Aesthetics One free custom spray tan with Bronzd by Ashley One free shampoo and style with She’s All Hair One free 30-minute photography session with Kylee Collective Photography Your submissions will be recorded by NDC staff and raffle winners will be selected at the beginning of November! We thank you so much for your participation as each business is donating their time and services to support survivors of intimate partner violence! With each sip, you, too, are supporting survivors in our community! For any questions, please email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org.

Nuestros servicios para sobrevivientes Support Groups Finding healing through solidarity. Do you feel lost, isolated, or want to feel more connected to others that understand? Come join our community of survivors at EMPOWER. EMPOWER is an 12-day virtual support group program that meets on the third Monday of each month from 6-7pm. This program includes: A safe space for healing unique to each person’s experiences Activities and discussions And more! Complete this form to register for the EMPOWER Support Group. After review of the submission, someone will reach out to you with further instructions.

RECUPERA LA NOCHE Abril es el mes de concientización sobre la agresión sexual ¡Haga clic aquí para unirse a nuestro evento! Para honrar a las sobrevivientes, estamos organizando este evento para que las sobrevivientes y quienes las apoyan puedan hablar en contra de la violencia sexual. Únase a nosotros para mostrar solidaridad al ver nuestro evento virtual Take Back the Night en el que los miembros de la comunidad local comparten poemas, narrativas y sus historias en nuestra página de Facebook. APOYO A LOS SUPERVIVIENTES Nuestra comunidad está aquí para ti. Inmediatamente después de este evento, estamos organizando dos sesiones de recapitulación de solidaridad con sobrevivientes en vivo. Los sobrevivientes y sus apoyos pueden unirse a estas sesiones de recapitulación para discutir cómo se sienten, hacer preguntas, obtener ayuda y obtener apoyo de nuestro personal y de sus compañeros. ENVOLTURAS DE SESIÓN DE SOLIDARIDAD CHAT DE VIDEO Damos la bienvenida a cualquiera a unirse a nuestra sesión de chat de video en vivo a través de Zoom para obtener soporte. El chat de video está moderado por el personal de NDC y es un espacio seguro para todos los sobrevivientes. Para unirse a nuestra sesión de chat de video, use la contraseña a continuación. Información de zoom ID de la reunión: 868 0302 4333 Contraseña: 04302020 Enlace de zoom SALA DE CHAT Cualquiera es bienvenido a unirse a nuestra sesión de recapitulación de la sala de chat anónima para obtener ayuda. La sala de chat está moderada por el personal de NDC y es un espacio seguro para todos los sobrevivientes. Nuestra sala de chat está afiliada a RAINN. No se necesita una cuenta. Haga clic en el botón "Ir a chat" en el sitio vinculado a continuación para unirse. Enlace de chat COMPARTE TU HISTORIA Alentamos a los sobrevivientes a que cuenten su historia de forma anónima a través de nuestro nuevo programa Survivor Stories. Este programa está abierto a presentaciones de sobrevivientes que hablen sobre sus experiencias con violencia sexual, violencia doméstica, trata de personas y acoso. Recopilaremos las presentaciones y publicaremos un zine de las historias enviadas. Enviar a Historias de sobrevivientes RECUPERA LA NOCHE Gracias por ayudarnos Gracias a nuestros socios en The ARROW Project y Valley Children's Advocacy Center por participar en este evento. Gracias a quienes trabajan en primera línea y trabajadores esenciales durante este tiempo. Su arduo trabajo y dedicación nos ayudan a brindarles a los sobrevivientes el apoyo que necesitan durante el COVID-19. Gracias a los amigos y familiares de los sobrevivientes que ya no están con nosotros. Gracias a los supervivientes, por la fuerza y la valentía. Gracias por estar aquí.

Sobre nosotros PRIVACY POLICY - WEBSITE This privacy policy sets out how New Directions Center uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1/14/2013. We may collect the following information: name contact information (e.g. email address, street address) demographic information (e.g. post code, preferences and interests) other information relevant to client surveys and/or offers We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. SMS opt in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared. CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY - SERVICES New Directions Center is dedicated to providing safe and accessible services to all those who may be in need. This means that all of our services are offered 100% free and 100% confidential. We also adhere to the following rule regarding the privacy of those seeking domestic violence assistance: Code of Virginia Title 63.2. Welfare (Social Services) Subtitle I. General Provisions Relating to Social Services Chapter 1. General Provisions § 63.2-104.1. Confidentiality of records of persons receiving domestic and sexual violence services: A. In order to ensure the safety of adult and child victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, and their families, programs and individuals providing services to such victims shall protect the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving services. B. Except as provided in subsections C and D, programs and individuals providing services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, shall not: 1. Disclose any personally identifying information or individual information collected in connection with services requested, utilized, or denied through programs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2- 355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1; or 2. Reveal individual client information without the informed, written, reasonably time-limited consent of the person about whom information is sought; the minor and his parent or legal guardian, in cases in which the client is an unemancipated minor; or the guardian of an incapacitated person as defined in § 64.2-2000, whether for this program or any other Federal, State, tribal, or territorial grant program. However, consent for release may not be given by the abuser or alleged abuser of the minor or incapacitated person, or the abuser or alleged abuser of the other parent of the minor. C. If release of information described in subsection B is compelled by statutory or court mandate, the program or individual providing services shall: 1. Make reasonable attempts to provide notice to victims affected by the disclosure of information; and 2. Take steps necessary to protect the privacy and safety of the persons affected by the release of the information. D. Programs and individuals providing services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, may share: 1. Nonpersonally identifying data in the aggregate regarding services to their clients and nonpersonally identifying demographic information in order to comply with Federal, State, tribal, or territorial reporting, evaluation, or data collection requirements; 2. Court generated information and law-enforcement generated information contained in secure, governmental registries for protection order enforcement purposes; and 3. Information necessary for law enforcement and prosecution purposes. 1 6/15/2023 12:00:00 AM For purposes of this section, "programs" shall include public and not-for-profit agencies the primary mission of which is to provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1. E. For the purposes of this section, a person may be a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or a victim of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, regardless of whether any person has been charged with or convicted of any offense. 2006, c. 135;2016, cc. 666, 670. The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section(s) may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.