On Thursday, April 16 at 5 PM, the Resilience Center of Franklin County (RCFC) invites the community to gather at Terrazza Restaurant, 244 Country Club Road in Greenfield, for the 17th annual Power to Persevere celebration. Hosted by The Friends of RCFC and underwritten by Greenfield Savings Bank, this year’s event promises an evening of reflection, inspiration, and community connection.
As RCFC commemorates 50 years of service, The Power to Persevere 2026 will honor survivors of domestic and sexual violence while celebrating the advocates, volunteers, and donors who sustain this vital work year after year. The evening will feature keynote speaker Retired Judge Laurie MacLeod, whose distinguished career spans decades of advocacy and judicial service across Western Massachusetts. Judge MacLeod’s contributions—from her time as the Domestic Violence Prosecutor with the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office to her leadership roles on the bench and with RCFC—reflect a lifelong dedication to justice and healing.
A Celebration of Compassion and Community
Photo credit: Fiery Hope
Guests can look forward to an engaging and uplifting evening, complete with music by Two for Jazz featuring vocalist Arlene Robbins and the beloved community chorus Fiery Hope. Attendees will also enjoy delicious food, fun trivia, prize opportunities, and a cash bar, all while connecting with others who believe in RCFC’s mission.
The event will also showcase the Clothesline Project, a powerful survivor-centered art installation that gives voice to those impacted by violence. Each shirt displayed tells a story of strength, survival, and hope, serving as a collective reminder of the ongoing work needed to end interpersonal violence.
About RCFC: 50 Years of Empowerment
Formerly known as NELCWIT, the Resilience Center of Franklin County has been a cornerstone of support for individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence for half a century. RCFC provides free, confidential services including crisis intervention, counseling, support groups, legal and medical advocacy, and prevention education throughout Franklin County and the North Quabbin region.
The center’s programs are grounded in the belief that everyone deserves safety, dignity, and respect, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, or income. RCFC also works proactively in the community—partnering with schools, local organizations, and law enforcement—to educate, prevent, and ultimately break cycles of violence.
RCFC’s mission goes beyond immediate crisis response; it focuses on building a culture of resilience, mutual aid, and long-term healing. Each donation directly supports survivors and strengthens the shared network of care that helps Franklin County continue to grow into a more compassionate, violence-free community.
How to Participate
Community members are encouraged to attend The Power to Persevere 2026 in person and show their support. The event is ADA accessible, and RCFC is committed to helping attendees who may need childcare assistance (inquiries can be sent to info@rcfcma.org).
Those unable to attend can still make a difference by contributing to RCFC’s charitable giving campaign. Donations — made through Givebutter.com/P2P2026 — help sustain these critical programs and honor RCFC’s 50-year legacy of advocacy and hope.
To learn more about the organization’s services and community initiatives, visit www.rcfcma.org. If you or someone you know needs support, RCFC’s 24/7 hotline is always available at (413) 772-0806.
This April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, RCFC invites everyone to come together—to remember, to celebrate, and above all, to persevere.
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