A Letter From our Board President

Jennifer Cable President, DASI

Board of Trustees

Although in this past year unprecedented demand for our services that began in the aftermath of the pandemic has continued, we are blessed with an incredibly generous and supportive local community. While we have seen government funding become increasingly unpredictable, our donors and supporters stepped up to close the funding gap. When DASI needed help the most, you were there. We could not provide our client-centered services that empower and center around the needs of victims, survivors, and their families, without your support. We are grateful.

Just as the community is a pillar for our organization, so too are the people who work for DASI. Our team – our Executive Director, staff, board members, and volunteers – are committed to ensuring that survivors and families impacted by sexual and domestic violence, and human trafficking, feel safe, seen, and heard. DASI’s message of hope and healing is far-reaching and has inspired four new board members to join us this year. The DASI staff’s dedication inspires me and gives me hope that we can and are changing lives. In fact, we served five times more clients this past year than we had in prior years!

This year, DASI also won Nonprofit of the Year from the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, an honor that recognizes the unique strengths and contributions of our team and the vital work they do in our community. I am proud of what we have accomplished as an organization, and excited for all that is yet to come.

Thank you for the advocacy and financial support each one of you has provided. The need for our services continues to grow and we need your help more than ever. You are vital to ending powerbased violence in our community and ensuring that all people can live safely with dignity and respect.