As the summer fades away, the winds of change are upon us. The wildflowers are in bloom along the roadways, the crops in the fields are changing colors and Mother Nature’s green coat is beginning to fade. The onset of the beautiful colors of fall can be spotted in some treetops. Although I am a lover of summer, the change from summer to fall has always been exciting to me…. the cool, crisp evenings and mornings and the hint of fog and haze on the horizon. I was always one of the weird kids who looked forward eagerly to the first day of school. The prospect of change and of hope for a great year ahead was intoxicating. As an adult, I still love this time of year. The promise of new beginnings makes it seem like a second New Years, a chance to complete some of those goals that may have been left behind in the busyness of life. If you, or someone you know, has been affected in some way by domestic violence, this second New Year is an exciting time to initiate change.
Dove is an organization that engages religious institutions, volunteers, and advocates seeking to coordinate efforts to address unmet needs and social injustices. These needs are met through coordinated programs focusing on domestic violence, homelessness, education, volunteer and community empowerment, and individual emergency need fulfillment. Dove works for justice, equality, and understanding among all people.