The Next Step Domestic Violence Project is a private, nonprofit organization devoted to serving the needs of people affected by domestic violence through education and social change.

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Hancock County 667-4606 or (800) 315-5579

Washington County 255-4785 or (888) 604-8692

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 Chocolate Fest is coming soon!

The 19th Annual Chocolate Fest and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, February 11th to benefit the Next Step Domestic Violence Project. We are currently seeking donations for our silent auction. Any of our friends and supporters who are either crafty, artistic, or own their own business if they would like to make a donation of an item (or items) for our auction. All donations are tax deductable and we can give you a receipt for your records. Also, can you think of someone else that you might know, who might donate an item? The more items the better… our goal is to have at least 200 items. To donate or ask questions, please call our Ellsworth office at 667-0176. Thanks again!

click here to learn about ticket purchase and chocolate donations

A local V-Day Production will benefit V-Day International and The Next Step! A production of “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and a Prayer” will be held February 24th and 25th in the Ellsworth area: more event details to be announced.

 the v-day page for this event can be found here

V-Day Ellsworth 2012 (MMRP)

A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and a Prayer

A groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle. These diverse voices rise up in a collective roar to break open, expose, and examine the insidiousness of violence at all levels: brutality, neglect, a punch, even a put-down. The volume features such authors and topics as: Edward Albee on S&M; Maya Angelou on women’s work; Michael Cunningham on self-mutilation; Dave Eggers on a Sudanese abduction; Edwidge Danticat on a border crossing; Carol Gilligan on a daughter witnessing her mother being hit; Susan Miller on raising a son as a single mother; Sharon Olds on a bra; Patricia Bosworth on her own physically abusive relationship; Jane Fonda on reclaiming our Mojo; and many more. It is available for you to present as a reading, and includes pieces by and for men.

Next Steppers at the 2011 United Way Kickoff, Bangor Auditorium

Next Step is proud to take part in United Way of Eastern Maine workplace giving and grateful to have United Way support for the work that we do!