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
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.
Monday, October 22
Six Degrees of Connection: An Educational Panel on Domestic Abuse
Join Women’s Advocates in person or online for an educational panel on recognizing the signs of domestic abuse. On October 22nd from 6-8pm CST at the Wilder Foundation at 451 Lexington Parkway N in Saint Paul, and broadcast live on Facebook, you’ll hear from panelists in law enforcement, advocacy, midwifery care, sexual health, and […]
Saturday, November 10
Benefit for Women’s Advocates: Guild of Middle Eastern Dance
The Guild of Middle Eastern Dance is pleased to announce they are having their 12th annual fundraiser for Women’s Advocates Shelter. See live performances from local artists!
Recent Posts
Tuesday, September 4
The Proof is in the Pudding: When Domestic Violence Victims Are Forced to Substantiate Their Experiences
In a criminal case, the “burden of proof” refers to the prosecution’s responsibility to establish a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In daily life,...
Tuesday, August 28
August 2018 Women’s Advocates Newsletter
To view our August 2018 Newsletter, click HERE. Topics Include: –Courage to Fly Luncheon Invitation -At the Shelter: New Board Members -Children's Program Summer Review! -Did You...
Monday, August 6
Women’s Advocates welcomes diverse group of new board members
Saint Paul, MN August 6, 2018 Women’s Advocates, the first shelter in the nation for victims of domestic violence, is thrilled to announce that it...