About

Mission

Women’s Advocates walks with victim-survivors and our community to break the cycle of domestic violence.

Vision

Using the tools of radical hospitality, advocacy and collective action, we work toward a community free from violence, where all are safe and can live productive and healthy lives.

Core Values

Respect
Equity
Authenticity
Compassion
Honesty

Inside the shelter: View our Virtual Shelter Tour!

Strategic Plan

Our 2019-2024 Strategic Plan puts us on the path of both addressing the root causes of abuse and ensuring that we continue to provide a safe, calm, supportive environment for victim-survivors and their families when they find themselves at our doors. Our key goals for the next five years include:

OPERATIONALIZE the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

OWN OUR ROLE as a leader in advocating for women and families so that they can live safely and without fear of control and oppression

IMPLEMENT innovative approaches to the Continuum of Safety* while maintaining focused attention on the immediate needs of victim-survivors.

INVEST AND LEVERAGE a diverse array of financial and other resources to ensure sustainability and abundance

Contact Us

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Careers

Interested in joining our team?

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Board of Directors

Women’s Advocates is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who help to advance our mission.

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Legacy

Women’s Advocates was the first shelter in the nation for victim-survivors and their children escaping domestic violence.

Our Legacy

Documentary

Twin Cities PBS created a documentary video series that will air in October 2019 about Women’s Advocates’ history.