Oct 28, 2026 | Sexual Assault, Violence Prevention
Resilience’s SANE Program Celebrates 25 Years This November, our Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program turns 25. It exists because people in this community decided that survivors deserved better. Before November 2001, survivors on the Lakeshore had two...
Sep 22, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Donations, Violence Prevention
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Ways to Get Involved This October October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to raise awareness, support survivors, honor those we have lost, and come together as a community to prevent domestic and sexual violence....
Sep 1, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Violence Prevention
Understanding Domestic Violence Beyond the Myths By Megan Hennessey, Executive Director Content Warning: Domestic Abuse and Intimate Partner Homicide If there is one thing I wish every person understood about domestic violence, it is this: abuse is not fundamentally...
Jul 27, 2026 | Children, Domestic Violence, Self-Care, Violence Prevention
Our Community is Grieving: A Message from Resilience In the wake of multiple acts of devastating violence that occurred across Ottawa and Allegan counties over the weekend, we extend our deepest condolences to all those grieving these tragic losses. “Our hearts are...
Jul 13, 2026 | Children, Domestic Violence, Engaging Men, Violence Prevention
Beyond the Mask: Breaking the Cycle by Brad Hieftje, Healthy Manhood Coordinator When I first met him, he was the kind of student everyone knew. A talented wrestler and gifted athlete, he was popular, successful, and respected by his peers. He carried himself with...
Feb 27, 2026 | Domestic Violence, Engaging Men, Violence Prevention
From Isolation to Empowerment: Katie’s Journey Katie’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of community. Once a survivor navigating the challenges of an abusive relationship, she found support, guidance, and a safe space at Resilience. Today, she...