Thank you so much for your interest in this year's Power to Persevere, an event that brings our community together to honor and uplift survivor voices, to thank the advocates who work everyday to alleviate the impacts of violence, and to remind us all of the interpersonal and society healing we can achieve when we collaborate to support each other.

At Resilience Center of Franklin County (RCFC, formerly NELCWIT), we know that violence does not discriminate - it can affect people of any gender, sexuality, religion, race, ability, socioeconomic status, and immigration status. Interpersonal violence impacts not just the survivors who face the task of healing and rebuilding their lives, but also the family members, friends, and community members who respond to the enduring impacts of abuse. Though our capacities may vary, we all share the responsibility of stopping violence and, more importantly, we have the collective ability to do so.

As an agency, RCFC provides direct responses to survivor needs while also working within the community to educate and prevent abuse from occurring. Our mission is to build a violence-free community that not only empowers people to make the best choices for themselves, but also serves as an essential resource for mutual aid, best practices, and stronger, more supportive networks for change and healing.

Resilience Center's commitment to healthy relationships and violence-elimination is an integral part of our community's wellbeing - and it’s an effort we hope you will join us in sustaining. By donating today, you are supporting not only survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, but also the families, friends, and community members who are invested in the healing and well-being of our shared society.

Thank you again for considering a donation to RCFC.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, RCFC advocates are there to listen and help. Please reach out to RCFC's 24/7 hotline: (413) 772-0806. To learn more about our work, you can also visit www.rcfcma.org

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Power to Persevere Keynote Speaker, Retired Judge Laurie MacLeod!

Laurie MacLeod, recently retired District Court Judge, presided over the Western Mass Veterans Treatment Court and the Orange District Court. Throughout her career, she sat in all other courts in Western Massachusetts. Prior to this work, MacLeod was the Domestic Violence Prosecutor and the Attorney in Charge for the Franklin County Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Macleod has participated in the Franklin County Domestic Violence Round Table, has trained numerous police departments in domestic violence investigation and served as a member of the RCFC (formerly NELCWIT) Board of Directors. She also maintained a private practice for several years. MacLeod is a graduate of Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (1984) and Hampshire College (1978).

Music from Two for Jazz with Arlene Robbins, vocalist, and Fiery Hope!

Two for Jazz w/ Arlene Robbins, vocalist

Two For Jazz has been playing jazz standards from the Great American Songbook for several years at community events!

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Fiery Hope

Fiery Hope was founded in 1988 (under the name Amandla) and brings songs, celebration, solace, and joy to people of all ages. Fiery Hope visits schools, prisons, homeless shelters, community meals, elder residences, houses of worship, and many other venues, as well as bringing our songs in small groups into hospice settings. Our repertoire includes songs of justice, freedom, and courage from many lands.

Thank you to our event sponsors! Your support makes this celebration and this work possible!

Premier Underwriters:

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Underwriters:

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Gold Sponsors:

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Silver Sponsors:

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Bronze Sponsors:

South Deerfield Women's Club

Pat Beck, D.C.

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In-Kind Donors:

The Power to Persevere 2026

By Resilience Center of Franklin County (RCFC)

The Power to Persevere 2026

On this page you can donate to RCFC, reserve tickets to the Power to Persevere event, and start your own peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. We invite you do all three!

Team Members