February 2016
DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS FOR TEENS & PARENTS
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Please join us for this presentation:
Find out more »April 2016
April Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month Events
Tuesdays in April 2016, Teal Tuesday: Show your support by wearing teal on Tuesdays. By working together to end sexual violence in our community we can highlight sexual violence as a major public health, human rights, and social justice issue. Tuesday, April 19 – April 29, 2016, The Journey Tree Project: The art display will be available for viewing during business hours at the City Square Office Center, 500 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, An unveiling of the art project to…
Find out more »Rock Against Rape
We will be selling teal* Mack’s Original Foam Ear Plugs at this event, thanks to our In-Kind Sponsor, Mack's! *Teal is the color of the Sexual Assault Awareness ribbon.
Find out more »E3YP Speaker Keri Anne Steger
Keri Anne Steger, a supporter of and volunteer for The Women's Community, will be presenting about domestic violence during the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce E3YP Speaker Crawl. Keri Anne Steger's Presentation Topic: Advocating Against Domestic Violence Keri Anne’s efforts originate from a very personal level of exposure to domestic violence. Community involvement is of the utmost importance to Keri Anne; she does this in loving memory of her sister, Kira. Kira Steger (Trevino), a 2001 DC Everest graduate, who was…
Find out more »May 2016
Make A Difference Mondays
Greenwood Hills Country Club is once again holding their Make A Difference Mondays fundraiser for The Women's Community and other local non-profits. MADM Golf Day Events are open to anyone who wants to play a great golf course and help make a difference in the Wausau Area. Call to set up a tee time and help Greenwood Hills Country Club make a difference in the Wausau area. 715-849-1772 On the Monday dates listed on this page, the public can make tee…
Find out more »Hmong Community Forum
The Women’s Community, Inc.’s Southeast Asian Program (SEAP) has provided services to the Hmong community who are victim of domestic violence, and sexual assault for the last 20 years. We are holding a community forum regarding the Women’s Community’s SEAP Program on: Date: May 8, 2016 Location: Marathon County Forestry Department 212 River Dr # 2, Wausau, WI 54403 Doors Open: 4:00pm The purpose of the community forum is receiving feedback from the Hmong community on the services…
Find out more »July 2016
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Did you know human trafficking happens in Wisconsin? July 30th is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is the use of violence, fraud or coercion to force someone to perform labor or commercial sex acts. Started by the United Nations, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons helps raise awareness about human trafficking around the world. But, did you know human trafficking is a major problem even here in Wisconsin? Many are surprised to hear that human trafficking happens…
Find out more »August 2016
Woodson YMCA Branches Collecting Wish List Items For The Women’s Community
Both branches of the Woodson YMCA will collect essential needs to donate to The Women's Community. The drive will run Aug. 8-21 at both the Wausau Branch and the Aspirus Branch. Donations can be dropped off in the entrance areas. Examples of needed items include: dish soap, paper towels, facial tissues, blow dryers, hand soap, laundry detergent and more at: Wish List You can help promote this collection drive by liking their collection drive Facebook page: facebook.com/events/1729680430652951 Woodson YMCA Wausau…
Find out more »The Power of Being a Girl
Staff of The Women's Community will be presenting at The Power of Being a Girl, talking about healthy relationships.
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