DOVE, Inc. was founded in 1978 by the Violence Against Women Task Force of the Quincy Mayors Commission on the Status of Women. Over the last 30 years, the agency has become a comprehensive service provider for individuals who have been abused physically, emotionally, sexually or financially and families and communities impacted by domestic violence. In addition to offering services that ensure the safety of abuse survivors and their children, DOVE, Inc. works to eliminate domestic violence through preventative community outreach and education.
Dove is a coalition of religious organizations, volunteers, and advocates that seeks to coordinate efforts to address unmet human needs and social injustices. Dove works for justice, equality, and understanding among all people.