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CORA Providing safety, support and healing for victims and survivors of intimate partner abuse since 1978. All services are offered in Spanish and English.

We provide free and confidential emergency, intervention and prevention services, including the county’s only emergency shelter and transitional housing for victims and survivors.

Ending domestic violence starts long before a crisis. CORA's Youth Engagement and Advocacy program, YEA!, works with mid...
10/18/2026

Ending domestic violence starts long before a crisis. CORA's Youth Engagement and Advocacy program, YEA!, works with middle and high school students to build healthy relationships and recognize warning signs early. Prevention changes the story for the next generation.

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, help is available any hour of the day. CORA's 24-hour hotline: 800.300...
10/17/2026

If you or someone you love is experiencing abuse, help is available any hour of the day. CORA's 24-hour hotline: 800.300.1080. We are here for the first step.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a spotlight on Tony's Closet at CORA.Tony's Closet is a boutique-style store fil...
10/08/2026

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a spotlight on Tony's Closet at CORA.

Tony's Closet is a boutique-style store filled with brand-new household items donated by the community. Here, survivors and their children find a wide variety of things to take with them as they transition out of safe housing. From sheets, bakeware, bath mats, cozy socks, and scented candles, to school backpacks, children's plateware, and baby bottles, we’ve got our clients covered.

Named in memory of Tony Myles, who brought Board Member Michelle Fowler's idea to life, Tony's Closet is where the community transforms action and generosity into empowerment for survivors—and their futures.

If you or someone you know needs a plan to leave or needs help, please call: CORA Hotline 1-800-300-1080 24/7


October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as CORA approaches its 50th year, we are, as always, focused on surviv...
10/02/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and as CORA approaches its 50th year, we are, as always, focused on survivors and their children.

Throughout the month, CORA will engage in important community activities to raise awareness and spotlight the importance of prevention through education on healthy relationships. Follow along all month.

If you or someone you know needs a plan to leave or needs help, please call:
the CORA Hotline 1-800-300-1080 24/7


A huge thank you to NOVO Construction, Connie's 5k 2026 Presenting Sponsor 🐞Novo Construction's support helped the 4th a...
10/01/2026

A huge thank you to NOVO Construction, Connie's 5k 2026 Presenting Sponsor 🐞

Novo Construction's support helped the 4th annual Connie's 5K raise $83,000 for CORA, funding services for survivors of domestic violence and their children, including safe housing, legal counsel, mental health services, and more.

Thank you for committing to changing lives!

NOVO Construction

The 2026 Connie's 5K Race Results are in! 🐞Congratulations to our top 3 overall finishers, the top 3 in every age group,...
10/01/2026

The 2026 Connie's 5K Race Results are in! 🐞

Congratulations to our top 3 overall finishers, the top 3 in every age group, and all the runners and walkers who crossed the finish line for CORA!

See the full Race Results: https://claude.ai/artifact/DnQA5Ha2BWe6AMvqwu1JzU

📷 Photo credit: S. Chow


09/30/2026

Thank you!!! 🐞

Connie's 5k by the numbers:
💜 $83,000 raised for survivors and their children
🏃 478 participants
👟 36 teams
🌸 13 vendors
🤝 1 incredible day of community

Thank you to all of the participants, teams, sponsors, donors, vendors, and volunteers. Your generosity changes lives.

Congratulations to the runners and walkers!

Photo and video credits:
V. Navarro | A. Padilla | Dan Ryan / ProBonoPhoto


The finish line isn't the end of the morning 🐞Registrants are invited to stick around for the post-race festivities: 🎶 M...
09/26/2026

The finish line isn't the end of the morning 🐞

Registrants are invited to stick around for the post-race festivities: 🎶 Music 🛍️ Local Vendors 🎨 Kids' Crafts 🥨 Post-Run Nibbles

🏅 Medals for race winners 🏆 Prizes for top fundraising teams.

Stay & celebrate with us until noon — music, food, vendors, and time with friends, family, and community.

Saturday, September 26 · Seal Point Park · San Mateo

Are you ready, set, go for tomorrow? 🐞📍 Arrive before 8AM for parking, check-in, and T-shirt & B ib pickup.🚗...
09/25/2026

Are you ready, set, go for tomorrow? 🐞

📍 Arrive before 8AM for parking, check-in, and T-shirt & B ib pickup.
🚗 Parking is limited, so please carpool or rideshare. Overflow parking: Cottage Grove Elementary, North Shoreview Montessori, Bayside Academy.
✍️ All participants must complete a waiver before race day.
👶 Kids under 3 must be in a push stroller to participate.
🐾 Please leave pets at home for this event.
👟 Bring comfortable shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen, and your team spirit.

See you tomorrow at Seal Point Park, San Mateo

Tomorrow, we run for Connie. We run for survivors. We run for change.🐞We’ll run.We’ll walk.We’ll remember.We’ll stand wi...
09/25/2026

Tomorrow, we run for Connie. We run for survivors. We run for change.🐞

We’ll run.
We’ll walk.
We’ll remember.
We’ll stand with survivors.
And we’ll keep working toward a future free from domestic violence.

Thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, donor, sponsor and supporter who has helped make this day possible.

See you at the starting line!

📍 Seal Point Park
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰8AM (Arrive early if you can!)

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2211 Palm Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94403

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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