Red Flags and Roses is a youth-led digital campaign that brings awareness to teen dating violence by creating compelling and engaging content. This collaborative project between Casa Myrna and Beat The Odds (BTO) aims to redefine relationship culture to prevent dating violence.
Guests gathered at WBUR CitySpace on Friday, February 23 for a free special viewing of our digital campaign content created by BTO youth participants, an amazing mix of live performances, and great food and beverages!
Learn MoreOn Thursday, February 22, Northeastern University’s Council for University Programs (CUP) held an Open Mic event in collaboration with NU SHARE (Sexual Health Advocacy, Resources, and Education). The night spotlighted domestic violence and abuse awareness and safe relationship practices alongside student artists. Proceeds benefit Casa Myrna and survivors.
On Saturday, January 27, Lilly Pulitzer in Boston donated 10% of event proceeds to Casa Myrna!
Thanks to everyone who joined us at the Prudential Center on Friday, December 22 for 31 Nights of Light! We flipped the switch and lit the top of the Prudential Center purple in support of Casa Myrna and survivors of domestic violence.
Thanks to everyone who ran on Wednesday, November 22 for the 2nd Annual South Boston Turkey Trot! 100% of all proceeds went to Casa Myrna in support of survivors.
Women in Music Gathering (#WIMG) hosted an uplifting and entertaining Sunday brunch featuring singer-songwriters and songstresses on November 5. WIMG's 5th annual showcase supported two organizations that support domestic violence survivors: Casa Myrna and RESPOND.
Learn MoreFor the whole month of October, Colby Davis, a glass enamel jewelry store on Newbury Street in Boston, donated 20% of proceeds from the sale of their Love in Bloom Rose Pendant to Casa Myrna. The pendant features an inscription reading “I wasn’t built to break” and comes in six colors, including purple, the color of domestic violence awareness.
Learn MoreEvery second Monday of the month, Club Café hosts Drag Bingo with Mizery and friends. On Monday, October 9, Mizery and the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosted a night of prizes, performances and guests in support of Casa Myrna.
Learn MoreWe were thrilled to host Casa Myrna’s Oktoberfest for the second year in a row! The night was filled with local beers from DBCo, delicious hors d’oeuvres from M&M BBQ, and raffle prizes to amazing restaurants, experiences and more. All this took place on Thursday, September 21 at the beautiful Hopservatory rooftop greenhouse at DBCo with incredible views of the city.
Learn MoreThanks to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, May 17 for our 14th Annual Community of Conscience Breakfast! The event featured a togetherness breakfast, a silent auction, a program including a moving story from a survivor, and a number of special guests that help make our work possible.
Learn MoreThanks to our friends at Mildred's Dream Foundation for hosting the Taylor Swift Ticket Raffle! Three winners each received a pair of 200 level tickets and VIP parking to watch Taylor Swift perform at Gillette Stadium on May 21. A portion of the proceeds was donated to Casa Myrna in support of survivors.
Learn MoreWe were thrilled to celebrate our first ever Oktoberfest event! It was great to be back in person together to raise awareness and critical funds for survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Learn MoreEvery Monday night at Club Cafe is Drag Bingo with Mizery and friends, but on Monday, July 11th, Mizery and the Boston Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosted a night in support of Casa Myrna.
Thanks to the Boston Red Sox for hosting the inaugural Casa Myrna Domestic Violence Awareness Night at Fenway Park, as the Sox took on the Oakland A’s on Tuesday, June 14. In addition to a wonderful tabling opportunity, we were part of pre-game, on-field ceremonies and had a section of seats for our supporters to attend and cheer on the team.
Learn MoreThanks to everyone who attended Casa Myrna’s 13th Annual Community of Conscience event! This year’s fundraiser was a virtual brunch celebrating strength, survivors, and resilience in our community. And the theme this year – From Surviving to Thriving, We are More Than our Experiences – was highlighted throughout the event.
Learn MoreThanks to our five fantastic runners who completed the 126th Boston Marathon as Team Casa Myrna in April! Collectively our runners raised over $50,000 as well as awareness of our work with survivors.
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for our first EVER fully virtual brunch event!
Learn MoreSix incredible runners completed the Boston Marathon as Team Casa Myrna in October!
The health and wellbeing of our community is our top priority. With this in mind, we have decided to transform the 11th Annual Community of Conscience Breakfast from an in-person event into a virtual event.
60+ Casa Myrna staff, board members, and supporters came out to McGreevy's Pub in Back Bay to raise funds for our DV programming. The evening featured a happy hour, and an hour-long comedy show featuring five of Boston's funniest stand-up comics!
26 years ago, Lorena Gallo Bobbitt’s desperate act of self-defense became a lurid media spectacle. Go beyond the headlines to meet the real Lorena: a proud survivor and advocate for all those affected by domestic violence.
Learn MoreAt Pride, we celebrated our LGBTQ+ staff, survivors, and supporters together and sent the message to ALL domestic violence survivors that they're not alone. We look forward to a future where every relationship is safe, healthy, and treated with equal respect and care in our communities.
The #BarreForACause fundraiser by Barre & Anchor, Mavrides Law, and Gibson Sotheby's International Realty raised $1,440 for survivors of domestic violence. Becca Lucas led a class including two Casa Myrna staff through a workout that kicked our butts!
Along with 350+ guests, we marked the moving tenth anniversary of our premier annual event by celebrating the joy of freedom: the empowered well-being that survivors work so hard to achieve and that every person deserves. Featuring Rev. Liz Walker as emcee and a survivor keynote speaker!
We partnered with the Boston Lyric Opera as they sensitively and powerfully explored themes of sexual and domestic violence in one of their largest ever productions: The Handmaid’s Tale.
Learn MoreFor the fifth year, staff from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and friends gathered for a festive evening at the historic Bell in Hand Tavern in support of Casa Myrna--and raised more than $2,000!
TED Talk star, Harvard psychologist, and NY Times bestselling author Amy Cuddy led an empowering workshop for survivors on the power of body language to unleash our boldest selves to take on our biggest challenges. Hosted by John Hancock.
Hundreds of art lovers visited this moving debut solo exhibition by local up-and-coming photographer Rachel Tine. You can experience some of photographer Rachel Tine’s powerful portraits of survivors of severe emotional abuse at the link below. Hosted by the Piano Craft Gallery.
Learn MoreWe’re thrilled to invite you to our 15th Annual Community of Conscience Event on Thursday, May 16!
Join us at City Winery Boston for an evening reception. Enjoy a silent auction, mingling, dancing, a moving story from a survivor, and remarks from our CEO as we raise support for survivors.
Learn MoreWe're thrilled to have five fantastic runners ready to support survivors by crossing the finish line on April 15 at the 2024 Boston Marathon! Click below to support their fundraising campaigns.
Learn MoreWe’re ready to roll out another challenge with Casa Myrna’s Boston Marathon Team! Join us on Wednesday, March 20 from 6-8pm at the starting line at Anna’s Taqueria in Brookline. Our runners are serving up a burrito, chips and salsa for just $10!
All proceeds will go directly to Casa Myrna to support survivors of domestic violence. We’re grateful to Anna’s for once again hosting this fundraiser – thanks so much!