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Sue French named one of Twenty-six Myra Kraft Community MVP Winners – Accompanies Gift to Independence House
June 9, 2023

Independence House Awarded $3.46 Million in Appropriations Bill to Support Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence on Cape Cod
February 16, 2023, Press Release

Independence House Receives Over 1 Million Dollars in Gifts and Funding to Support Emergency Shelter and Housing for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
October 7, 2022, Press Release

The Cape Cod Foundation Launches Comprehensive Pilot Grant Program, Awards $200,000 For Capacity Building Initiatives to Five Local Nonprofits
January 26, 2022, Cape Cod Foundation Press Release

Independence House Family Success Story
December 21, 2021, Cape and Islands United Way (PDF: Independence House Family Success Story)

Independence House is awarded $122,000 state grant
January 27, 2021, Wicked Local (PDF: Independence House is awarded $122,000 state grant)

Independence House Offering Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic
Capecod.com, February 22, 2021 (PDF: Independence House Offering Domestic Violence Support Amid Pandemic)

When Staying At Home is Dangerous
The Provincetown Independent, April 30, 2020 (PDF: When Staying At Home is Dangerous)

Lower Cape TV News Podcast- COVID Conversations: Unsafely Sheltering in Place,  Interview with Lysetta Hurge Putnam
Lowercapetv.org, April 23, 2020 (Podcast)

Cape Media News Podcast- Interview with Lysetta Hurge Putnam
CapeMedia.org, April 23, 2020 (Podcast)

In lockdown, concerns of domestic violence grow
Cape Cod Times, April 18, 2020   (PDF: In lockdown, concerns of domestic violence grow)

Independence House releases statement in wake of recent Mashpee murder
Capecod.com, March 31, 2020 (PDF: Independence House releases statement in wake of recent Mashpee murder- CapeCod)

White Ribbon Day Event Set for Thursday
Capecod.com, March 4, 2020  (PDFWhite Ribbon Day Event Set For Thursday – CapeCod)

White Ribbon Day will be held at Library
Falmouth Enterprise, February 28, 2020  
(PDF: White Ribbon Day will be held at Library: Falmouth Enterprise 2-28-20)

Independence House Focusing on Teen Dating Violence
CapeCod.com, February 14, 2020 (PDFIndependence House Focusing on Teen Dating Violence – CapeCod)

‘She Shed’ Will Hold Works For Sale By Cape Cod CAN Artists
Mashpee Enterprise, February 14, 2020  (PDFShe Shed will hold works for sale – Mashpee Enterprise 2-14-20)

Cape Cod Media Broadcasting, Sunday Journal with Justin Saunders
with Independence House Director of Prevention, Education and Outreach, Chris Morin and Special Guest, Steven Xiarhos (Podcast) Capecod.com, February 9, 2020

Independence House She Shed Finds Home Thanks to Meaningful and Innovative Collaborations
Capecodtoday.com, February 6, 2020 (PDFIndependence House She Shed Finds Home- Cape Cod Today 2-6-2020)

WCAI 90.1 Local NPR for the Cape, Coast & Islands
The Point, with Mindy Todd, Teen Dating Violence
with Independence House Child/Teen Director, Autumn Zerendow and Counselor/Advocate, Bob Ravenelle
(Listen to Podcast) February 4, 2020

iHeart Media, WXTK 95.1 Sunday Spectrum with Kevin Matthews
with Independence House Executive Director, Lysetta Hurge-Putnam, Teen Dating Violence and more…
(Listen to Podcast) February 2, 2020

Independence House, Local Police Receive Part of $3 Million of Violence Against Women Grant Fund
Capecodtoday.com, January 28, 2020  (PDF: Independence House, Local Police Receive Part of $3 Million of Violence Against Women Grant Fund-CapeCodToday 1-28-20)

Independence House Will Launch Healthy Relationship Survey to Cape Teens
Capecodtoday.com, January 27, 2020  (PDF: Independence House will Launch Healthy Relationship Survey to Cape Teens- Capecodtoday- 1-27-20)

Independence House expands role in community
Cape Cod Times, December 8, 2019 (PDF: Independence House expands role in community- News – capecodtimes)

Independence House Celebrates 40th Year
Falmouth Enterprise, November 21, 2019  (PDF: Independence House Celebrates 40th year- Falmouth Enterprise 11-21-19)

A Story of Resilience from Independence House
BarnstablePatriot.com September 9, 2019(PDF:A story of resilience from Independence House – Barnstable Patriot)

Cape Associates Designs and Donates Spectacular She-Shed for Independence House 40th Anniversary
CapeCodToday.com, August 20, 2019 (PDF: Cape Associates Designs and Donates Spectacular She Shed-Cape Cod Today 8-20-19)

Masonic Angels Deliver for Independence House
CapeCodToday.com, August 17, 2019  (PDF: Masonic Angels Deliver for Independence House- Capecodtoday-8-17-19)

Independence House Displays To Spotlight Prevalence Of Domestic Violence
CapeCodChronicle.com, March 27, 2019  (PDF: Independence House Displays To Spotlightlight Prevalance- cape cod chronicle)

Annual Cape Cod White Ribbon Day Calls for Action Against Domestic Violence
Capecod.com, March 3, 2019(PDF: Annual Cape Cod White Ribbon Day Calls …gainst Domestic Violence – CapeCod)

Sexual assault support group announces $1M prevention, education bill
The Daily Free Press (Independence Student Newspaper at Boston University) February 28, 2019   (PDF: Sexual assault support group announces 1M prevention, education bill)

White Ribbon Day at 4Cs on March 21
Barnstable Patriot, February 28, 2019   (PDF: White Ribbon Day at 4Cs on March 21-Barnstable Patriot)

Independence House to Commemorate 40 Years in 2019
Capecod.com, February 12, 2019     (PDF: Independence House to Commemorate 40 Years in 2019- Capecod.com)

Independence House Launches 40th Anniversary Commemoration
capecodtoday.com, January 28, 2019(PDF: Independence House Launches 40th Anniversary Commemoration – Cape Cod Today 1-28-19)

Community Counts: Independence is the goal
Barnstable Patriot, January 27, 2019

More than $8,000 in Toys and Gifts Donated through Cape Codder Resort
Capecodtoday.com January 17, 2019 (PDF: More than $8000 in gifts donated through Cape Codder Resort- Cape Cod Today 1-17-19)

Santa Rocked It at the Independence House Teddy Bear Breakfast
Capecodtoday.com  December 1, 2018  (PDF: Santa Rocked it at the Independence House Teddy Bear Breakfast- Cape Cod Today- 12-1-18)

Independence House Holds 4th Annual Teddy Bear Breakfast
Capecodtoday.com  November 10, 2018   (PDF: Independence House holds 4th Annual Teddy Bear Breakfast- Cape Cod Today 11-10-18)

Masonic Angels Continue Winter Coat Deliveries
Capecodtoday.com November 14, 2018  (PDF: Masonic Angels Continue Winter Coat Deliveries – Cape Cod Today 11-14-18)

19th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance
Capecodtoday.com  November 14, 2018  (PDF19th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance 11-14-18)

The Person of the Week for October 18th, 2018, Lysetta Hurge Putnam – ED of Independence House
Podcast MVYRadio, October 11, 2018

Independence House Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence with Annual Breakfast
Capecod.com  October 5, 2018  (PDF: Independence House Raises Awareness – CapeCod)

Independence House to Host Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Capecod.com  October 3, 2018  (PDF: Independence House to Host Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event – CapeCod)

Annual Event Will Raise Awareness Of Domestic Violence
Falmouth Enterprise  September 26, 2018  (PDF: Annual Event Will Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence – Falmouth Enterprise- 9-26-18)

Independence House to Present Free Prevention Conference
Capecodtoday.com  September 17, 2018   (PDF: Independence House to present free prevention conference – Cape Cod Today 9-17-18)

Independence House will present free conference to prevent sexual, domestic violence
The Barnstable Patriot  September 17, 2018

Lower Cape TV- Peak Time looks at Sex Abuse, Domestic Violence on Cape
Vimeo video, September 14, 2018

Lower Cape TV – Peak Time looks at Sex Abuse, Domestic Violence on Cape
Capecodtoday.com  September 14, 2018  (PDF: Lower Cape TV Peak Time- Cape Cod Today 9-14-18)

Independence House & Cape Cod Synagogue to Host Elton John Tribute Concert
capecod.com  August 30, 2018  (PDF: Independence House & Cape Cod Synagogue to host Elton John Tribute Concert – CapeCod)

International Festival embraces cultural community as it touts support services
Cape Cod Times, August 26, 2018(PDF: International Festival embraces cultural community- News – capecodtimes)

WCVB-5 ABC- Wake Up Call from Independence House Festival
wcvb.com  August 24, 2018

Independence House, Cape Cod Synagogue to Host Benefit Elton John Tribute Concert
Capecodtoday.com  August 22, 2018  (PDF: Independence House- Cape Cod Synagogue to Host Benefit Elton Tribute Concert – Cape Cod Today 8-22-18)

10 Worthy Charities that Deserve Your Support
Capecodtoday.com  August 14, 2018  (PDF: 10 Worthy Charities- Cape Cod Today 8-14-18)

Independence House “International Festival”
Capecod.com  August 13, 2018

4th Annual Independence House Open Charity Golf Tournament
Capecod.com  August 13, 2018

Independence House “Seas the Day-Holidays in July” Raffle Fundraiser
Capecodtoday.com  June 25, 2018 (PDF: Independence House Seas the Day Holidays in July- Cape Cod Today 6-25-18)

Women Helping Women
Capecodmagazine.com  March 14, 2018 PDF

Cape Codder Resort’s Donations Help Independence House
Capecodtoday.com   January 24, 2018  (PDF: Cape Codder Resorts Donations Help Independence House- Cape Cod Today 1-24-2018)

Masonic Angels Provide Computers for Independence House Emergency Residence
Capecodtoday.com  January 3, 2018   (PDF: Masonic Angels Provides Computers for Independence House Emergency Residence – Cape Cod Today 1-3-18)

Independence House 3rd Annual Teen Art Contest – Deadline Jan 15th
Capecodtoday.com  December 14, 2017  (PDF: Independence House 3rd annual teen art contest – Cape Cod Today 12-14-17)

Independence House lauded for services
Capecodtimes.com, December 9, 2017

Santa Dazzled at Independence House Teddy Bear Breakfast
capecodtoday.com  December 2, 2017  (PDF: Santa Dazzled at Independence House Teddy Bear Breakfast – Cape Cod Today 12-2-17)

Cape Codder Resort’s “Giving Tree” Brightens the Holidays for Independence House Clients
capecodtoday.com  November 23, 2017  (PDF: Cape Codders Giving Tree Brightens Holidays-Cape Cod Today 11-23-2017)

New shelter to open Wednesday
Cape Cod Times, November 1, 2017

Independence House Emergency Residence Opens Nov. 1st
Capecodtoday.com, October 31, 2017  (PDF: Independence House Emergency Residence Opens Nov 1- Cape Cod Today- 10-31-17)

Nearly 1,100 Attend Musical Fundraiser for Independence House, Cape Cod Synagogue
Capecodtoday.com, October 29, 2017  (PDF: Nearly 1100 attend musical fundraiser- Cape Cod Today 10-29-17)

Hyannis ‘shower’ planned for new domestic violence shelter
Cape Cod Times, August 31, 2017

Independence House Getting Ready to Open New Shelter
Capecod.com, August 8, 2017

Independence House plans to open shelter in October
Cape Cod Times, July 6, 2017

Sunday Journal – Independence House
Capecod.com, June 27, 2017

Independence House Invites Public to Tour New Location in Orleans
Capecod.com, June 19, 2017

New Cape domestic violence shelter to open  by September
Cape Cod Times, May 17, 2017

Cape Cod Community College Hosts Display from The Clothesline Project
Capecod.com, April 12, 2017

CCCC Hosts Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events
CapeCodToday.com, April 10, 2017  (PDF: CCCC Host Sexual Assault Awareness Month events – Cape Cod Today 4-10-17)

Cape Events Spreading Awareness of Rights and Services for Victims of Violence
Capecod.com, April 5, 2017

Independence House Presents National Crime Victims’ Week on Cape Cod
Capecod.com, March 15, 2017

Local Leaders Make Pledge to End Violence Against Women
CapeCod.com, March 3, 2017

Cape men take a stand against domestic violence
Cape Cod Times, March 3, 2017

Statement from Independence House on Fratantonio murder
CapeCodToday.com, February 28, 2017  (PDF: Statement from Independence House on Fratantonio Murder- Cape Cod Today 2-28-17)

Fifth annual Cape Cod White Ribbon Day faces down domestic violence
The Barnstable Patriot, February 24, 2017

Community Network Cape Cod Forum on Prevention (video)
Cape Cod Community Media Center, February 15, 2017

On Good Faith, an interview with Independence House (video)
Cape Cod Community Media Center, February 15, 2017

Sexual assault discussions strike local chord
Cape Cod Times, October 22, 2016

Independence House director named to governor’s council
Cape Cod Times, September23, 2016

Independence House Official Receives Unsung Heroine Award
CapeCod.com, June 24, 2016

Men’s March Raises Awareness about Violence Against Women
CapeCod.com, April 16, 2016

New Independence House library seen as ‘safe place’
Cape Cod Times, April 27, 2016

Children’s Library Opens in Independence House
Capecod.com, April 27, 2016

Cape Cod men take stand against domestic violence
Cape Cod Times, Mar 4, 2016

White Ribbon Day Campaign Urges an End to Violence
Capecod.com, March 4, 2016

Raising awareness of teen domestic violence in Hyannis
Cape Cod Times, February 25, 2016

Independence House to Hold Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Event
CapeCod.com, February 24, 2016

Cape Cod Mentors in Violence Prevention in the News

Don McLean’s Barnstable Concert Cancelled
Cape Cod Times, March 3, 2016

Cape students ask officials to cancel Don McLean concert
Boston Globe, February 26, 2016

Students seek cancellation of Don McLean’s Hyannis Concert
Cape Cod Times, February 26, 2016

Massachusetts Students want Don McLean’s Concert Cancelled
Boston.com, February 25, 2016

Students Letter

Cape Cod Students Call for Cancellation of Don McLean Concert
Capecod.com, February 25, 2016

Opinion pieces in support of student efforts

Heartened by youths’ protest of Don McLean

The day the music died

Independence House director earns state recognition
Cape Cod Times, February 19, 2016

Safe Home volunteers offer haven for abuse victims
Cape Cod Times, January 31, 2016

Hyannis group gets part of $250,000 award to violence prevention groups
Cape Cod Times, December 28, 2015

Enchanted Village has lights, trains, music and giving
Cape Cod Times, December 10, 2015

Patriots bring anti-violence program to schools
Cape Cod Times, December 8, 2015

Santa’s Warm-up Weekend
Cape Cod Times, December 6, 2015 (photo gallery)

Independence House Moves to New Home in Falmouth
CapeCod.com, November 17, 2015

Lysetta Hurge-Putnam to be honored at Eastern Bank’s Community Advocacy Awards
Cape & Plymouth Business, October 26, 2015

Experts: Addiction and abuse ‘pervasive’ in domestic violence
Cape Cod Times, October 9, 2015

Patriots owner Kraft gives Independence House $100K
Cape Cod Times, October 9, 2015

Independence House Receives $100,000 Grant From Kraft’s Foundation
Capecod.com, October 9, 2015   (PDF: Independence House Receives $100,000 Grant From Kraft’s Foundation – CapeCod)

New England Patriots Charitable Foundation awards $100,000 to Independence House
Capecodtoday.com, October 9, 2015  (PDF: New England Patriots Charitable Foundation awards 100,000 to Independence House- Cape Cod Today 10-9-15)

Independence House issues statement on D-Y teacher misconduct investigation
Capecodtoday.com, July 27, 2015  (PDF: Independence House issues statement on D-Y teacher misconduct investigation – Cape Cod Today 7-27-15)

Men march to end violence against women
The Barnstable Patriot,  June 5, 2015

Hyannis men’s march sounds clarion call to end violence against women
Cape Cod Times, June 1, 2015

‘No More’ march planned for Sunday
Cape Cod Times, May 30, 2015

Men hope to raise awareness of domestic violence
The Cape Codder/Wicked Local-Cape Cod, May 27, 2015  (PDF: Men hope to raise awareness of domestic violence- wicked local)

No More Men’s March to End Violence
NoMore.org, May 15, 2015(PDF: NO MORE Men’s March to End Violence – NoMore.org)

This time the men do the marching
The Barnstable Patriot, May15, 2015

Local men will march against sexual violence
Cape Cod Times Opinion, May 9, 2015

Self-defense seminar to aid domestic violence survivors
Cape Cod Times, April 25, 2015

Consent Matters 
The Barnstable Patriot, April 17, 2015

Nonprofit’s efforts sadly necessary
Cape Cod Times editorial, Mar 31, 2015  (PDF: Nonprofit’s efforts sadly necessary – Opinion – capecodtimes)

Cape men take White Ribbon pledge to end domestic violence
Yarmouth Register-Wicked Local, Mar 13, 2015 (PDF: Cape men take White Ribbon pledge -Wicked local)

Independence House steps up efforts to teach teens about abusive relationships
Cape Cod Times, Mar 9, 2015 (PDF: Independence House steps up efforts to … News – capecodtimes)

Independence House Hosts White Ribbon Day
Capecodtoday, March 6, 2015  (PDF: Independence House Hosts White Ribbon Day- Cape Cod Today- 3-6-2015)

Yarmouth event asks men to take stand against domestic violence
Cape Cod Times, March 5, 2015
  (PDF: Yarmouth event asks men to take stand a… News – capecodtimes)

Event promotes end to violence against women
Cape Cod Times, March 3, 2015
  (PDF: Event promotes end to violence against women- News – capecodtimes)

White Ribbon event promotes domestic violence prevention,
Cape Cod Times, March 3, 2015
(PDF: White Ribbon event promotes domestic violence prevention- News – capecodtimes)

Domestic Violence Programs Speak Out on Lisa Trubnikova’s Stalking-Related Homicide
The Rainbow Times, Feb 18, 2015   (PDF: Domestic Violence Programs Speak Out -Rainbow Times)

Cape’s Domestic Violence Prevention Advocates Focus on Teen Awareness
CapeCod.com, Feb 10, 2015  (PDF: Cape’s Domestic Violence Prevention Adv… Focus on Teen Awareness – CapeCod)

Art contest spotlights teen dating violence
The Barnstable Patriot, Feb 6, 2015  (PDF: Art contest spotlights teen dating violence.. Barnstable Patriot News)

Independence House, Yarmouth team up to help older victims of abuse
Cape Cod Times, Jan 15, 2015 (PDF: Independence House, Yarmouth team up to help older victims.. News – capecodtimes)

Cape Cod Foundation Awards Five Surprise Grants
capecodfoundation.org, Jan 13, 2015   (PDF: Cape Cod Foundation Awards Five Surprise Grants – Cape Cod Foundation)

Lawyer: Help available for immigrant abuse victims
Cape Cod Times, Oct 4, 2014  (PDF: Lawyer_ Help available for immigrant abuse victims… News – capecodtimes)

Backpack Drive provides back-to-school basics for Cape kids
Capecodtoday, Aug 5, 2014  (PDF: Backpack Drive provides basics for kids-Cape Cod Today 8-5-14)

Cape men and boys gather to take the pledge on White Ribbon Day 
Capecodtoday, Mar 4, 2014  (PDF: Cape men and boys gather to take pledge on White Ribbon Day- Cape Cod Today- 3-4-14)

Independence House focuses on pain of transgender community
Cape Cod Times, Oct 12, 2013
   (PDF: Independence House focuses on pain… News – capecodtimes)

Story of a Cape Cod Domestic Violence Survivor: ‘My Week of Hell’
Cape Cod Wave, Jun 29, 2013   (PDF: Story of a Cape Cod Domestic Violence Survivor)

Bridging the Gap: A Conversation with Lysetta Hurge-Putnam
Vimeo Video Provincetown Community TV,  June 13, 2013

Verizon Foundation supports healthy relationship program for teens on Cape Cod
Verizon New England and Independence House Co-press release,Dec 22, 2012

Cape Cod Proven Winners
Hyannis Country Garden Blog, Jun 15, 2012  (PDF: Cape Cod Proven Winners – Hyannis Country Garden)

The Nicholas G. Xiarhos Respectful Youth Relationship Program Launches with a special event in April and support from  sponsors.  March 19, 2012 Press Release

Business and personal: domestic violence is everyone’s issue
Capecodtoday, Oct 23, 2011  (PDF: Business and Personal -Domestic Violence is Everyone’s Issue-Cape Cod Today 10-23-11)