New Horizon’s Domestic Violence Services Program Receives Grant from Middlesex County Community Foundation

Community Health Center, Inc.’s New Horizon’s Domestic Violence Services program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Middlesex County Community Foundation Board of Directors. The grant is made possible by the generosity of the Ann T. D’Addario Family Foundation Fund.

The grant funding will be used to support New Horizon’s Child Advocate Serivces program. This program, which has been in effect since the inception of New Horizons in 1979, is an essential resource for children and teens whose lives are impacted by domestic violence. The advocate works with children and teens to educate them about domestic violence and how not to become a victim or a perpetrator.

“The ultimate goal of the child advocacy program is to end the cycle of abuse by educating our youth,” explained Michele Waldner, program coordinator at New Horizons.  “We are thankful to the Community Foundation for providing grant funding for this much needed program.  This support will enhance our efforts in primary prevention and help us in getting one step closer to ending the cycle of domestic violence.”

The advocate is a staff member of the shelter and is available to assist with the varied needs of these young victims, including counseling, school enrollment, help with homework, and transfer of medical records when required.  In addition, the advocate is a resource available to all schools in Middlesex County.

Sarah Chagnon, the child advocate for New Horizon’s, is thrilled about what this grant means for the ongoing support she provides to youth in the area. “I am very excited about the grant funding, as it will allow me the opportunity to continue to work with teens and children in our community regarding safe and healthy relationships,” she explained. “The work we do together greatly improves their self esteem and their interaction with others.”

Sofia Dupi

Share
Published by
Sofia Dupi

Recent Posts

Shutdown Threatens Food Benefits: Family Physicians Leader Urges Resolution

Food insecurity could soon worsen for millions of families and result in devastating health outcomes.…

11 hours ago

New Research Bolsters Model for Preventing Infant Mortality

Originally broadcast June 5, 2024. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and…

1 week ago

Preventing Veteran Suicides: Strategies & Tactics

Veterans Day, which is less than a month away, is a time to honor and…

2 weeks ago

Government Shutdown Stalls Drug Discount Program 340B

Originally broadcast October 9, 2025 $44 billion in drugs that help Americans are purchased through…

3 weeks ago

How Govt. Shutdown Affects Telemedicine

Originally broadcast October 2, 2025 The federal government is shut down and the ripple effects…

4 weeks ago

The 16th Anniversary Show: Our First Guests Are Back!

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Happy anniversary to “Conversations on Health Care”! We posted…

1 month ago