Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence Our mission is to respond to, reduce, and prevent domestic and sexual violence. 📞 24/7 Help Line: 1-800-848-5991

Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence is a registered charitable organization providing a continuum of care to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Ottawa and Allegan counties. Our services include a 24-hour Help Line in English and Spanish, emergency shelter services, legal advocacy, case management, support groups, sexual assault exams, therapy for children and adults, and viol

ence prevention/healthy relationship programming. To learn more about programs and services, visit www.ResilienceMI.org

For free and confidential support 24 hours a day, contact us:

English: 1-800-848-5991
Español: 1-866-728-2131
[email protected]

We're giving away a weekend in Douglas — and you don't have to be at Blue Star Bash to win it.$100 gets you entered to w...
09/02/2026

We're giving away a weekend in Douglas — and you don't have to be at Blue Star Bash to win it.

$100 gets you entered to win our Grand Prize Package: A Weekend in Saugatuck/Douglas.

Three nights at Bayou View, tucked above Alámar Integrative Medical Spa in downtown Douglas. A full spa reset — gift basket plus $200 to spend on facials, massages, IV therapy, lashes, whatever the trip calls for. Days at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts with an Art Pass, a private gallery tour, and a full year of membership. Dinner on us at Phil's Bar and Grille. Shopping money at Landshark's. And a taste of Douglas with gift cards to Borrowed Time, Back Alley Pizza Joint, and Happystance.

Comment "WEEKEND" and we'll send you the link to enter. Tag someone who'd love this package as much as you. Or enter here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bluestarbashgrandprizeentry/event/bluestarbashgrandprize/

Winner announced Sept 17 at Blue Star Bash.

Every entry supports survivors in Ottawa and Allegan counties.

The setting for this year's Blue Star Bash is just as special as the cause behind it.We're hosting at Ivy House in Sauga...
09/01/2026

The setting for this year's Blue Star Bash is just as special as the cause behind it.

We're hosting at Ivy House in Saugatuck, beautiful and full of greenery, the perfect place to gather.

Expect food trucks, drinks, a silent auction featuring survivor and ally art, a raffle full of exciting prizes including goodies from Fustini's Oils and Vinegars and Uncommon Coffee Roasters, a grand prize packed with even more, a round of the fan favorite Heads or Tails, live music by Nate Holley, and more.

Join us September 17th, 6-9pm. Tickets are $125 and going quickly. Ticket link below.
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/bluestarbash2026/event/bluestarbash/

Final Call: Sponsor Blue Star Bash!There’s still time to put your name behind an evening that makes a lasting difference...
08/31/2026

Final Call: Sponsor Blue Star Bash!

There’s still time to put your name behind an evening that makes a lasting difference for survivors in our community!

We’re seeking sponsors for our upcoming Blue Star Bash fundraiser - your sponsorship helps ensure survivors in our community have access to safety, healing, advocacy, and hope when they need it most.

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring local food, live music by Nate Holley, exciting raffles, a silent auction, and so much more, all hosted by Jim Babcock!

As a Blue Star Bash sponsor, your organization will:

💙 Be recognized as a community leader supporting survivors
💙 Gain visibility with guests and supporters at the event
💙 Help make life-changing services possible for survivors and their families
💙 Receive event tickets with early entry

Sponsorship deadlines:
September 4, 2026 - Deadline to be included on event posters
September 11, 2026 - Final sponsorship deadline

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to invest in our community, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Contact us today or purchase your Blue Star Bash sponsorship online at www.ResilienceMI.org/events

Thank you to our current Blue Star Bash sponsors:

Resilience Ambassadors: Andrea & Justin Genzink, Global Concepts Enterprise, Inc., Hope Church

Healing Champions: Dr. Laurie Birkholz & Associates, Sam and Jean Martin, Cunningham Dalman

Hope Advocates: Boar’s Head Provisioning Co., DeNooyer Chevrolet, Erin Avery Zylman, Gentex Corporation, Kraft Business Systems, Parda Credit Union, Tennant Co.

Star Supporters: 4Front Credit Union, Adient, Dale and Catherine Dykema, Dr. Lana Zarlenga & John Rotonda, Janette Sweeney, MKS Wealth Advisors of Raymond James, Patti & Lee Andrea, Sjaarda Homes & Properties, Trinity Health Muskegon

Table Sponsors: Ilse Saewert, Macatawa Bank

In-Kind Sponsor: Spring Sweet

Because of supporters like you, a mom didn't have to rebuild alone.💙After abuse, something as simple as a high chair or ...
08/29/2026

Because of supporters like you, a mom didn't have to rebuild alone.💙

After abuse, something as simple as a high chair or a stroller can feel out of reach. Thanks to generous donors, this mom was able to find both through our Apparel and Essentials Closet, a resource that supports survivors rebuilding their lives with clothing, diapers, housewares, and other high-need items.

This is what your support makes possible. Not just safety, but the everyday things that help a family start again.

A heartfelt thank you to the Allegan County Community Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant supporting services for...
08/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Allegan County Community Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant supporting services for survivors in our community. 💙

We are especially grateful to Chris Kleinjans for taking the time to visit Resilience and present us with this check. It means so much to have local partners who believe in our mission and recognize the importance of ensuring survivors in Allegan County have access to the support, safety, and resources they need.

Thank you, Allegan County Community Foundation, for investing in survivors and helping us continue this vital work in our community. We are truly grateful for your partnership and continued commitment to Allegan County. 💙

A coach can influence much more than how an athlete performs on the field.Through Coaching Boys Into Men, coaches use th...
08/27/2026

A coach can influence much more than how an athlete performs on the field.

Through Coaching Boys Into Men, coaches use the relationships they already have with young athletes to start conversations about respect, healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, and speaking up when someone is being harmed or disrespected.

The goal is bigger than developing better athletes.

It’s helping develop young men who understand that leadership is also about how we treat people, how we respond when something isn’t right, and what we are willing to stand for.

That’s coaching.

And that’s prevention.

Read Beyond the Mask to learn more about our why: https://resiliencemi.org/beyond-the-mask/

As women fought for equality, they also fought for each other. ✨During a time of major progress, advocates in our commun...
08/26/2026

As women fought for equality, they also fought for each other. ✨

During a time of major progress, advocates in our community recognized that rights alone were not enough. Safety, support, and survival had to be part of the movement too

In 1977, women built the Center for Women in Transition to respond to the realities many were facing. By 1986, more than 1,400 people received services from shelter and crisis intervention programs that helped rebuild independence.

This Women's Equality Day, we honor the women who expanded the movement and created pathways to safety.

Who are the women in your life or in history who have inspired you to keep fighting for others? Tag a friend who inspires you!

Share this post to honor the women who built this movement 💙

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411 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI
49424

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