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Spotlight on Vera House: A Pillar of Support for Domestic Violence Survivors In this episode of Good News York, Matt Masur from Clickstream Studios converses with Tricia Matthews, CEO of Vera House, and Rebecca Shiroff, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Intergovernmental Affairs. The discussion highlights Vera House, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Central New York for nearly 50 years. They cover the organization's mission, services offered such as shelters, therapy, advocacy, prevention education, and special programs including a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program. The episode emphasizes the importance of community support through donations and volunteering, and promotes involvement in upcoming events like the Syracuse Auto Dealers Association Charity Preview. The ...