Elizabeth Freeman Center

09/02/2026

Elizabeth Freeman Center's SAFEPLAN team Rises Together with survivors every day in courthouses across Berkshire County as they navigate the legal system in pursuit of safety and justice.

Senior SAFEPLAN Coordinator Carolina explains for survivors not only in September, but all year long:

"We RISE because asking for protection should never mean navigating the process alone.

We RISE to remind survivors that the courtroom does not belong only to attorneys and judges—their voice belongs there too.

We RISE for every survivor who walks through the courthouse doors unsure of what comes next.

We RISE to provide information, support, and advocacy when the next step feels impossible.

We RISE so survivors do not have to stand alone in the very place where they are asking to be protected."

To join EFC in our work to build a violence-free future, head over to ElizabethFreemanCenter.org/RiseTogether and sign up to walk or fundraise (or both!) with us this September. Registration is free, and the walks are open to all ages, so make it a family event! Don't forget to share what gets you walking with the hashtag , and help us make this the biggest Rise Together yet!

08/30/2026

With September just days away, to show our kids and teenagers that the cycle of domestic and s*xual violence can be broken. Together, we can speak out — and step out — to set an example for younger generations of how respect, empathy, and awareness make our community safer for all.

The funds raised during Rise Together support multiple EFC programs specifically for children and teens, from one-on-one counseling for children who have witnessed domestic violence in their own home, to classroom-based healthy s*x and relationship education for young people navigating the complicated path to adulthood in the era of social media.

To join EFC in our work to build a violence-free future, head over to ElizabethFreemanCenter.org/RiseTogether and sign up to walk or fundraise (or both!) with us this September. Registration is free, and the walks are open to all ages, so make it a family event! Don't forget to share what gets you walking with the hashtag , and help us make this the biggest Rise Together yet!

08/27/2026

It's ! At EFC, to make sure no survivor needs to leave behind their four-legged family member when they flee to safety. We work with our friends at Berkshire Humane Society to make sure survivors' pets have a safe place to stay while their owners focus on healing and stability. When we , we can create a safer community for everyone - be they people, or pups.

To join EFC, BHS, and all our partners as we raise funds and awareness to break the cycle of violence, head over to ElizabethFreemanCenter.org/RiseTogether and register to walk with us this September! And don't forget to tell your friends why this work matters to you with the hashtag .

08/22/2026

Thanks to the Trustees of Reservations for inviting us to this year's celebration at the Ashley House! Come by and learn more about a true local hero (and grab something tasty from the folks at BB's Hot Spot while you're here!).

08/20/2026

We can't wait to celebrate our namesake, Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, at the Ashley House's Elizabeth Freeman Day Celebration in Sheffield this weekend! Hope to see you there!

08/19/2026

Everyone walks for their own reason: to show support for a friend; in memory of a love one; to set a positive example for the next generation; or just to be a part of a community movement.

Tell us why you're joining Rise Together 2026 with the hashtag . And don't forget to tag us so we can see!

You don't have to register to be a part of our 2026 Rise Together walks, but signing up through our OneCause platform makes it easy to share how you care with your social network, and invite others to come along, too! Just check out ElizabethFreemanCenter.org/RiseTogether or visit the link in our bio to register for free!

08/18/2026

Tee off for EFC this September with the Berkshire County Sheriffs’ Charitable Foundation Inc. !

Come join us September 14, 2026 for our 15th Annual Berkshire County Sheriffs’ Charitable Foundation Inc. Golf Tournament at Miraval Berkshires. This year, a portion of the proceeds raised with be donated to the Elizabeth Freeman Center as they provide lifesaving, life renewing help to survivors of domestic and s*xual violence and to their families.

Registration starts at 10am with a shotgun start of 11am, with only a $150 per person registration. Lunch is provided and dinner will follow at Mazzeo’s Ristorante.

Visit our website, bcscharitablefoundation.org to register and hope to see you there!

08/14/2026

Achievement unlocked!!! We've hit 100 participants on our campaign page! Let's keep the momentum going. If you haven't signed up, head over to ElizabethFreemanCenter.org/RiseTogether to join! If you have, tell your friends about what Rise Together means to you and help us grow!

08/11/2026

Big thanks to our friends at Wild Oats Market in Williamstown for choosing us as this month's beneficiary of their Every Penny Counts round-up program. Make sure to stop by and see us at their Community Clambake this Saturday!

The Elizabeth Freeman Center is the co-op’s August Every Penny Counts partner, supporting survivors of domestic and s*xual violence with critical, year round services. Your round ups this month directly strengthen their work and remind our neighbors that they are not alone.

Learn more about their mission and impact at wildoats.coop/news/elizabeth-freeman-center.

08/11/2026

Our Rise Together Head Start goal is in reach! Be one of the first 100 signups for a chance to win a Miraval day pass! Head to the link in our bio or visit Elizabeth Freeman Center.org/RiseTogether to register now!