May 25, 2022 -As we honor the life and death of George Floyd on this day, we are no more encouraged, hopeful, or expectant of the change that our country might see. George Floyd needlessly had his life taken just two years ago by the senseless act of murder. A public murder by those set in place to protect and serve him. The hurt and sting are no less two years later.
Apr 5, 2022 -Andrew Cuomo spent over $300,000 on ads that paint him as the victim. That is NOT the message we want the survivors of his sexual harassment or anyone that has experienced abuse to hear. Tell survivors #IBelieveYou by sharing this message instead.
2020 Annual Report Highlights: The Power of Monthly Giving
Aug 17, 2021 -“As soon as I was able to make a salary, I knew that Vera House would be the place I would make regular financial contributions to, no matter how small.”
Vera House applauds Syracuse men’s lacrosse team for standing against abuse (Syracuse.com Letter to the Editor)
May 10, 2021 -Prevention Education Administrator Amanda Estevez responds to the SU Men's Lacrosse taking a stance against a teammate's alleged domestic violence in a Syracuse.com letter to the editor.
Syracuse.com Commentary: View murders of Eva Fuld, Connie Tuori for what they are: elder abuse
Mar 26, 2021 -Vera House Abuse in Later Life Coordinator Betsy Ferner and Onondaga County Elder Justice Coalition Co-Chair Mary Anne Corasaniti published a commentary on syracuse.com on recent elder abuse attacks.
Mar 22, 2021 -In the midst of the White Ribbon Campaign, another urgent call to address the intersections of violence, racism, misogyny, and other forms of oppression.
Vera House Foundation Announces 2021 Trustees and Officers
Feb 24, 2021 -The Vera House Foundation welcomes Bishop Ronald B. Dewberry, Timothy J. Giarrusso, Alexandra Gorski, Martin A. Hewitt, Yvonne Scott-Younis, and Monique Wright-Williams as trustees.
“The Friends of Andrew Cuomo” spent over $300,000 to launch an ad campaign designed to paint former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as a victim of political attacks because of the sexual harassment claims against him. We cannot allow this gaslighting to continue while the ad revictimizes victims of not only Cuomo’s sexual harassment but ANYONE who has ever experienced abuse. The tactics used by Cuomo and his supporters further represent the barriers that survivors face every day that prevent them from coming forward and getting support.
We at Vera House have asked Andrew Cuomo to take accountability for the harm he has caused on multiple occasions. Instead of admitting to his wrongdoings, he continues to use power and control to suppress and invalidate the truths of the survivors. Today we released a video, produced by Solon Quinn Studios and supported by Survivors’ Network, that sends a powerful message to survivors, "I believe you."
We are asking you to help us amplify the video so that survivors throughout New York and the rest of the world know that we believe and stand with them.
Here’s how to get involved:
1. Share our post on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter
2. Engage with our content on Instagram and TikTok
3. Share survivor support resources from your organization
4. Tag @verahouseinc
For any questions or to request an interview with a member of Survivors' Network, please contact us at: communications@verahouse.org
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