Recent News
OceanFirst Bank Supports Children’s Program at 180 Safe House
Thank you to our friends at OceanFirst Bank for supporting our Youth Advocacy Program at our Safe House. OceanFirst Bank’s generous financial support will help us to provide the counseling and advocacy that children staying with us at our shelter so desperately need. This generous donation of $15,000 will support [...]
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The second week of November holds space for Transgender Awareness Week, culminating with the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th. During this time, transgender people and their allies bring attention to the community via education, sharing stories, and drawing attention to the prejudice, violence, and discrimination that affects the [...]
Survivor Stories: Your support saves lives.
This year has been more trying than most for many of us, but as we enter the month of November and the season of reflection & giving thanks, we at 180 are endlessly grateful for your support. You've stood by our mission of supporting survivors of domestic & sexual violence [...]
Go Purple for 180 Slide Show
Our community is showing their support for survivors and victim families during this October’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Thank you to those of you who submitted photos of your work in the community “pre-pandemic” and to those who were creative in sending socially distanced group photos. We loved [...]
Hands of Hope During DV Awareness Month
HOPE is a feeling that what we imagine could actually happen. This year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month Creative Arts Project is focused on the metaphor of hands lending hope to others. With the absence of physical handshakes and hugs we can still embrace those who are in need of [...]
Miss NJ USA Helps 180 Launch Awareness Initiative
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and with the volunteerism of Gina Mellish, Miss New Jersey USA, together we are proud to launch “Don’t Be Silenced By Domestic Violence” – a community wide Education and Awareness campaign to encourage survivors to reach out to 180 for support. Posters will [...]