The Vashon DOVE Project

Join the community for Share Hope 2025, a special evening dedicated to supporting survivors of interpersonal violence on Vashon Island. This event, themed around healing and giving, invites attendees to enjoy a warm gathering as autumn sets in. Guests will have the opportunity to partake in food ...

Dove is offering free yoga classes for parents and caregivers in collaboration with Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS). The classes aim to provide a supportive environment for participants to practice yoga and mindfulness, promoting relaxation and connection. Scheduled to take place at the V...

On August 19, coinciding with World Humanitarian Day, the DOVE Project will launch the inaugural Hope Lives Here Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign aimed at raising funds for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault on Vashon Island. All donations will remain local, supporting crucial progra...

The 2024 Impact Report highlights the achievements made through the collaboration of donors and corporate partners dedicated to ending violence and enhancing community resilience. The report showcases the progress achieved in various initiatives aimed at promoting safety and support within commun...

Vashon Youth and Family Services, in collaboration with The DOVE Project, presents Parent and Caregiver Yoga led by Nyn Grey. This class focuses on mindful movement and provides tools for co-regulation, allowing children ages 5 and under to play nearby while parents engage in yoga practice. Recog...

At The DOVE Project, promoting conversations about consent is vital for building safe and respectful communities. The Teen Council has developed a new lesson dedicated to the topic, which was taught to eighth graders at The Harbor School for the first time. Although consent is integrated into var...

The 2024 recap edition of Family Tree has been released, featuring highlights and updates from the year. Readers can download the PDF version of the newsletter, which is 2.82 MB in size. The newsletter includes various sections that cover important events and developments related to the Family Tr...

On February 17, Teen Council members Raena, Sloane, and Delilah, along with facilitator Kelly, participated in a lobbying event at Washington’s state capital, joining hundreds of fellow Teen Council members and Planned Parenthood supporters. Their primary goal was to urge Gov. Ferguson and the le...