CONNECT - Safe Families, Peaceful Communities

09/16/2026

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CONNECT is proud to stand as a partner in the 26th Annual Bride’s March to honor survivors, remember lost lives, and raise critical awareness to end domestic violence.

We are calling on our entire CONNECT community to step up and march with us. This year, we are putting a special emphasis on encouraging all men to join the march and take an active role in the movement to prevent and eliminate gender and family violence.

Together, let’s walk side-by-side to make our communities a sanctuary of safety, justice, and healing. Mark your calendars and join the movement!

Scan the QR for details!

09/14/2026

As we transition into the fall season—bringing the fast pace of back-to-school routines, daily hustle and bustle, upcoming holiday prep, and the tension of political choices—it is more important than ever to stay grounded. In a world with ongoing heavy news and growing personal pressures, take a moment to pause, release stress and anxiety, and embrace seasonal renewal.

Join us virtually on Wednesdays from 6:30–7:30 PM EST for Women’s Yoga with CONNECT’s Radical Wellness Ambassador DK Dyson.

📩 RSVP: sroig[at]connectnyc.org

FallWellness Grounding Mindfulness

09/14/2026

👏🏿👏🏾👏🏾👏🏼CONNECT Full Programming is Back! 🎉🎉🎉

After a brief break during August to restore, repair, and regroup, we are thrilled to announce the return of our full range of programs and community initiatives!

Our Mission:

CONNECT seeks to create safe families and peaceful communities by transforming the beliefs, behaviors, and institutions that perpetuate violence.

Our Programs:

Our work transforms the culture of violence and builds the capacity of communities to respond to the complex needs of survivors and their families.

Here is what is back and open for engagement:
✨ Transformative Education (CTI): Training community leaders, social service professionals, advocates, teachers, and activists on the dynamics of intimate and gender violence.

✨ Community Building (CEP): Helping local organizations across NYC respond to the needs of victims and survivors in their own communities.

✨ Intensive Trainings & Workshops

✨ Technical Assistance & Capacity Building

✨ Groups & Circles

✨ Roundtables

✨ Speakers Bureau

Join us as we continue creating safe families and peaceful communities together.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to explore our full programming and get involved today!

09/03/2026

07/15/2026

Taking a Summer Breath: CONNECT Women’s Programs are on Break!

Summer is here, and CONNECT Women’s Programs—including Healthy Self, Heal Thy Self, Women’s Circle, and Yoga for Survivors—are taking a well-deserved seasonal pause.

This is our season to restore. We are trading meeting rooms and Zoom screens to put into practice the things we learned and shared to be healthy and safe mentally, physically, and spiritually, as well as the healing and meditative practices we’ve done together.

While our structured sessions are paused, we encourage you to take this time to breathe deeply, ground yourself, and carry our shared strength into your daily life.
Rest, reflect, and restore—we look forward to gathering together again in the autumn!

Thank you Sharene & DK for holding and creating a safe and nurturing space! 🙏🏾🙏🏼🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏽🙌❤️❤️❤️🌞🌻🌷

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06/22/2026

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06/19/2026

Join Us for the CONNECT Women’s Circle
Are you looking for a space to heal, connect, and feel supported? CONNECT is opening its virtual doors to offer a dedicated, safe refuge for women and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Summer Self-Care
This circle will center on nourishing our minds, bodies, and spirits during this season. It is a gentle, trauma-informed, and deeply confidential space designed for us to come together—not just to acknowledge the pain, but to celebrate our collective resilience, strength, and empowerment. Come exactly as you are, prioritize your personal well-being, and build community with others who truly understand the journey of survival.

When: Thursday, June 25th
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual via Zoom

How to Join:
Space is held with the utmost care. To maintain privacy and receive the secure Zoom link, please RSVP directly to:
Sharene Roig at [email protected]

CONNECT’s Women’s Circle provides safe refuges where survivors can process trauma, share stories, and heal together. For more information about our programs or to support our mission, visit www.connectnyc.org or call (212) 683-0015.

06/19/2026

Happy Freedom Day! June 19th | Juneteenth

06/18/2026

17 YEARS OF STANDING STRONG ✊

This Monday, June 22, marks our 17th Annual Father’s Day Pledge Against Violence. The notice is short, but the mission is urgent!
Fathers, men, families, and friends—we need the whole village. Join us to honor positive role models and stand against violence.

🗓️ Monday, June 22
📍 12:00 PM: In-person at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Brooklyn (Free food & limited collector’s t-shirts! 👕)

💻 7:00 PM EST: Virtual via Zoom
🔗 Click the link in our bio to join the Zoom or get more details!
Drop a comment below: Will we see you in Brooklyn, on Zoom, or both? 👇
For info, email Q at [email protected].