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Upcoming Events

February 23 / 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Carlson MBA Charity Auction
The 2019 Carlson for Community Charity Auction will take place at TCF Bank Stadium on February 23, 2...
March 8 / 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Shop for a Cause: Encore Boutique’s International Women’s Day benefit for Women’s Advocates
On International Women’s Day, 20% of profits from the consignment store & 100% of profits ...

Thursday, February 7

Women’s Advocates’ Education and Outreach Coordinator Meggie Royer writes a monthly post on topics that are relevant to the work… Read More

Monday, January 28

For a “2018 In Review” at Women’s Advocates, click here to view our January 2019 Newsletter. Read More

Sunday, January 20

Women’s Advocates’ Education and Outreach Coordinator Meggie Royer writes a monthly post on topics that are relevant to the work… Read More

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