Our mission is to provide education, support, & advocacy to end domestic and other forms of violence while modeling equality and power-sharing.

Scan of an old photograph of the Center's founding members. These 10 men came together in 1981 to create Men for Nonviolence.
August 2022 photo of Coordinating Panel member Linda Troop and her wife Nancy. The two long-time supporters of CFN are standing side-by-side showing off their "Love Truth Community" tote they decorated at the 2022 Annual Meeting at Franke Pond.
Photograph of the Center for Nonviolence building on a spring day. The Victorian-style building is surrounded by lush greenery and a sign is fixed above the front door that reads "Center for Nonviolence". 
Our work is supported by the generous contributions of foundations, government funders, and community donors who believe in the profound idea that communities can be free from violence and oppression.
We strive to employ individuals who represent the communities we serve. 
We are proud to have such a diverse and highly qualified team of staff members, interns, and volunteers.
Drone photograph of Fort Wayne Skyline.
Illustrated reference image of a mural painted at The Landing by Raul Perez in honor of the Center for Nonviolence in 2020. "No One Does It Alone in this World" and two hands holding each other are featured in this colorful mural image. 
With your support, we can continue to grow our programming and reach more people in need of our services. 
When we give together, we grow together.
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