Welcome to Women’s Advocates
The nation’s first shelter for women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Welcome to Women’s Advocates
The nation’s first shelter for women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Shelter & Facility
Our 24/7/365 shelter typically provides shelter to 50 women and children daily.
Programs & Services
Women’s Advocates creates a path to self-sufficiency for individuals leaving abusive relationships, using a survivor-centered approach to its services.
Resources
Women’s Advocates is dedicated to ensuring people have the resources to help others be safe, and learn about issues surrounding domestic abuse. Women’s Advocates offers a 24-hour crisis line, resources for community partners, and educational presentations.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 19
Pryes for a Purpose: Brewery fundraiser supporting Women’s Advocates
Pryes for a Purpose is a regular Thursday happy hour in which $1 from each pint and $5 from each growler sold of a select beer style between the hours of 3-7 pm are donated to a selected organization.
Wednesday, October 10
Courage to Fly – Annual Luncheon and Benefit
Check out our page with full details here: October Luncheon “Courage to Fly” Join us to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and support Women’s Advocates’ programs. RSVP using the form provided below. For interested event sponsors, click HERE. Contact development@wadvocates.org with any questions regarding event details or sponsorships. Women’s Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID 23-7310701.
Recent Posts
Monday, July 2
“Just Lovely People”: How Neighbors’ Media Descriptions of Domestic Violence Homicide Perpetrators Normalize Abuse
A common media response to domestic violence homicides or domestic violence murder-suicides is to interview neighbors. Most often, neighbors express grief, shock, and sadness. There...
Tuesday, June 26
June 2018 Newsletter | Women’s Advocates
Click here to view our June 2018 newsletter! Highlights Include: Volunteer Appreciation Event Domestic Violence Education You're Invited: Pryes for a Purpose Volunteer Needs How...
Thursday, June 14
In The News: Building Community Award Increases Safety & Awareness For Winner & Clients (The Opus Group)
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