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Upcoming Events

December 17 / 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Under(wear) the Mistletoe | Variety Show Benefiting Women’s Advocates
This event is part of Mixtape Monday at Honey in NE Minneapolis, a monthly variety show consisting o...
February 23, 2019 / 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...

Tuesday, November 27

Click HERE to view our most recent newsletter! Highlights include: #GivingTuesday Halloween Fun at the Shelter Our Domestic Violence… Read More

Thursday, November 8

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

Wednesday, October 31

View our October 2018 newsletter.. Highlights include: Luncheon Follow Up How to help for the holidays Domestic Violence Awareness… Read More

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