October 2024
SafeFUR Homes Family Festival
Best in Show Sponsor Pomeranian Level Sponsors NorthStar Restoration Services Spectrum Insurance Group Summit Credit Union
Find out more »The Clothesline Project
Walk through this powerful exhibit of t-shirts hung on a clothesline that is a visual representation of survivors personal experiences. Each shirt was made locally by someone affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, or sex trafficking. Stop by the resource table to learn more about the project, interpersonal violence, domestic abuse, and free resources in the community.
Find out more »Purple Thursday!
Wear purple on this nationally designated day and join communities across the country in raising awareness, showing support for survivors, and sending a message that there is no excuse for domestic abuse. Post your selfie or share a picture of your group in purple and tag @womenscommunity on Facebook or Instagram and #DVAM2024.
Find out more »Community Partner Recognition and Networking
The Women’s Community will be honoring Jackie Larsen of DOJ-Department of Criminal Investigation for her Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence. For their consistent support and awareness-raising, we will also be recognizing Behavioral Health Center of Wausau. Public welcome!
Find out more »Get Loud!
Please join us! Free to attend. We will have 50/50 and basket raffles. Proceeds will support the lifesaving services provided by The Women’s Community.
Find out more »Understanding the Lethality and Impacts of Strangulation
Lunch & Learn, via Zoom, with local experts Hosted by NTC October 22nd, 2024 11:30am - 1pm CEU Credit Available Registration is now open: NTC Registration Link The effects of strangulation can go unnoticed but have a profound impact on the victim. Understanding the role strangulation plays as a weapon of coercive control and domestic violence will enable us to respond more effectively to those who have survived. Expert forensic nurses Lynette Volkers and Amy Riegert will educate us on…
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