Ed Sakwa, CEO of Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse at DGT

by Carolyn Classen, blogger “Ed Sakwa is the CEO at Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse – Tucson’s only comprehensive domestic violence service provider.  He has served as Emerge’s CEO since April 2013, after serving the organization in various other capacities since 2008. A focus of the discussion will be some of the alarming developments in … Read more

Emerge! Holiday House 2021

“Holiday House is a donation-driven event where Emerge participants and their children can pick out gifts for each other at no cost while building new traditions free from abuse. Want to Help? • Donate items from our Wish List  • Organize a donation drive (toys, socks, underwear) • Volunteer before, during or after the event. To volunteer, contact: Lori Aldecoa … Read more

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is held each October in the U.S.  Lots of events are coming up to raise awareness and to work to preventing domestic abuse, and assisting victims/survivors.   “Domestic Violence Awareness Month begins on October 1 and we are excited to Paint Pima Purple and connect with our community to raise awareness … Read more

Emerge! Holiday House 2020

“Holiday House is a donation driven event where survivors can pick out gifts for their families at no cost, while building new traditions free from abuse. How to participate Rather than asking for physical gifts that participants and their children can choose from in our usual Holiday House store, this year we invite you to … Read more