''Mission''
Our mission is to serve survivors of intimate partner violence through rapid-response services. We coordinate prevention, intervention, and advocacy, offering confidential support to all genders and collaborating with network agencies. With compassion, accountability, and transparency, we aim to enhance safety and self-empowerment, increase interagency collaboration, and prevent further violence.,
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Welcome to Scars Into Stars, Inc.
About Us
At Scars Into Stars (SIS), our mission is to stand with and serve survivors of domestic violence and their families, regardless of gender, race, or background. We offer confidential, timely support, meeting clients wherever they are on their journey—without judgment or punitive rules. Our goal is to ensure every survivor is seen, heard, and believed.
We do this by connecting them with quality resources, direct service providers, and community-based services that address their specific needs. Our work is driven by a survivor-centered approach, aiming to enhance safety, increase inter-agency coordination, and prevent further violence.
​Why We Do This?
This organization was founded by a survivor. I have walked in your shoes and understand the journey—the fear, the hopes, the challenges, the strength, and the perseverance it takes to get through each moment. I know what it's like to pick up the pieces, to rebuild, to overcome, and to thrive. Our work is about breaking cycles for ourselves, our families, and our communities. We are here because we know firsthand that with the right support, healing is possible.
Empowering Survivors, Breaking Domestic Violence's Grip, Overcoming Pain
Hello, I'm Elizabeth.
Dealing with domestic violence in the 80s, 90s, and the early 2000s was no easy path. In a time when we couldn't rely on the instant connections of social media and had minimal community support, there was minimal public awareness and education about intimate partner violence.
How We Help Victims & Survivors
Scars Into stars, Inc. is committed to addressing and resolving the challenges that victims, survivors, families, and communities facing intimate partner violence encounter when accessing services. We aim to provide real-time assistance to make a positive impact.
We help survivors heal and live independently and safely from abuse, trauma. too educate the community on the many different layers of domestic violence
We Shed light on the fact that domestic violence can affect anyone—women, children, and men—regardless of their background, religion, marital status, educational levels, or socioeconomic status.We highlight the fact that domestic violence can impact individuals of any age and gender, transcending societal distinctions.
How To Help
To become a volunteer with SIS, please visit our Volunteer Page and fill out the application form. Your commitment will help us create a community where survivors can access resources, opportunities, and move forward towards a brighter, safer future) attach board application PDF files and cover letter word document.
We are a 501(c) (3) donations are tax deductible which will enable us to operate as a tax exempt- public charitable non-profit organization. This step reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and legitimacy in all our endeavors. We believe that by establishing a solid foundation and collaborating with reputable associates like yourself, we can provide a comprehensive range of services and support to survivors and their families.
We are particularly interested in learning more about your organization's work and how we can align our missions, passion and resources to better serve domestic violence survivors in the Massachusetts area. Our intention is to create mutually beneficial collaborations that foster innovation, enhance service provision, and amplify our collective impact.