Wondering why to donate to us?

The Hestia Project is a community-based program dedicated to advancing restorative justice for families impacted by domestic violence. We work from the understanding that real change doesn’t come from punishment - it comes from accountability, healing, and rebuilding trust where possible.

Join us in making a difference

Traditional legal systems often fail to meet survivors’ needs or address the root causes of violence. Our approach fills that gap. By supporting both sides of the harm and centering survivor choice, we’re helping families break intergenerational cycles of abuse and rebuild safer, more accountable communities.

Too often, families and intimate partners experiencing abuse are shamed into silence and isolation. Instead of seeking help, they spend their energy managing the harm behind closed doors. This cycle leaves both survivors and those causing harm without real support, deepening patterns of control, guilt, and fear that can persist for generations.

The cause

Your donation directly funds these restorative processes - ensuring access to skilled facilitators, trauma-informed services, and long-term effects that lead to real, lasting change. Restorative justice programs enhance the overall network of community services, complementing existing supports rather than duplicating them. Together, these coordinated efforts create more complete pathways to safety, accountability, and healing for families affected by violence.

The impact of donations

Donations to The Hestia Project go directly toward delivering high-quality, evidence-based restorative justice services for families affected by domestic violence. We’re intentional about how every dollar is used - maintaining a high percentage of funds that go straight to client services rather than administrative overhead.

Each contribution supports skilled facilitators, therapeutic programs, and survivor-centered processes that directly reduce harm and rebuild safety. By targeting the root causes of abuse rather than only responding to its aftermath, our work addresses an issue that creates stronger, safer, and more connected communities.

How donations help

Survivors who have participated in restorative justice consistently share powerful feedback: describing the process as one that finally delivers justice that works for them. Many report feeling heard, empowered, and an active part of their own healing. By focusing on accountability, reducing ongoing harm, and rebuilding healthier relationships with those they love, restorative approaches offer outcomes that the traditional legal system rarely achieves. In fact, satisfaction rates among survivors are significantly higher, reflecting a deeper sense of closure, safety, and genuine progress toward lasting change.

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