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Together We Rise

An Initiative of Proactive Families Advocacy Inc.

Supporting Survivors. Empowering Voices. Building Safer Communities.

Welcome to Together We Rise, an affiliate of Proactive Families Advocacy Inc. (PFAinc.), based in Worcester, Massachusetts.

We are dedicated to policy advocacy, peer and family support, resource navigation, and community outreach for individuals affected by domestic violence/abuse.

As part of the domestic violence sector within PFAinc., our mission is to break the cycle of abuse and promote healing and empowerment in our community.

While we do not provide legal services, we are deeply committed to advocacy for change and mutual support and gudiance. Guided by our faith and inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:1, reminding us that God gives us this ministry to support each other. Together, we work toward creating a safer, more compassionate environment for all.

Welcome to our community!

What We Offer -

Weekly Support Groups
- Peer-led, safe, and confidential
- Open to survivors of all genders and backgrounds
- Focused on healing, empowerment, and mutual support
  - Held virtually and in-person
  - Every Saturday at 11AM

Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk
- Held each October in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- Community-led march to raise voices and visibility
  Next Walk: TBD
  City Hall Downtown Worcester, MA

Vigil & Candle Lighting Ceremony
- Held annually to honor lives lost to domestic violence
- Space for community reflection, grief, and hope
- Survivors and loved ones invited to share stories and names
  “We remember. We rise.”