Celebrating Over 40 years of Project Sage (cont’d)

from Trade Secrets Resource Guide 2023

by Project SAGE

Celebrating Over 40 years of Project Sage (cont’d)

2020

• Trade Secrets plans its 20th Anniversary, but it is canceled due to COVID-19.

• WSS launches its first Boys and Men program at Salisbury School.

• WSS and the Foundation for Community Health collaborate on a report addressing gender-based violence.

• From July 2019 through July 2020, WSS responds to 901 hotline calls, provides emergency shelter to 32 people for 634 nights and provides criminal and civil court advocacy to 466 victims of domestic violence.

2021

• Trade Secrets is canceled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 with plans to return in-person in 2022 at Lime Rock Park.

• WSS purchases a building on Porter Street in Lakeville, providing increased space for offices and client services.

• WSS receives support from the Foundation for Community Health to promote diversity within the Agency and the Board.

• From July 2020 through June 2021, WSS responds to 1,234 hotline calls, provides emergency shelter for 32 peopleincluding 16 children - for 2,841 nights and provides criminal and civil court advocacy to 544 victims of family violence.

2022

• WSS moves from its long-time home in Sharon, CT to the new building at 13A Porter Street in Lakeville, CT - the move provides increased space for offices and client services.

• Trade Secrets returns after a two-year hiatus at Lime Rock Park!

• Women’s Support Services officially changes its name to Project SAGE (Support - Advocate - Guide - Educate), illustrating how domestic violence affects everyone, regardless of age, identity, or background.