The Women's Community, Inc.

Volunteer Opportunities Zoom Meeting: Jan. 16 from 6-6:30 PM
2024-01-16 18:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87017006601?pwd=[REDACTED]
Email Allie with any questions.

Through a New Lens
2024-01-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, 10101 Market St A20, Rothschild, WI, 54474, United States
Please join us on January 20, 2024 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild, WI for a community event: Through a New Lens. This event is organized by The Women’s Community, Dani’s Journey, the Jason Elliot Memorial Foundation, and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. Together we aim to offer a free and fun event with a variety of activities for individuals and families of all ages. This event is an opportunity to learn about community resources surrounding mental health, participate in an interactive vendor booth scavenger hunt, and sign up for your chance to win prizes. For more information, contact Jessica at Jessica@womenscommunity.org

Dani’s Journey Education Fund
Marathon County Sheriff’s Office
Jason Elliot Memorial Foundation

We Step Into the Light
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-02-09 17:00 | WI
The 3rd Annual We Step Into the Light Art Exhibit will be held on April 25, 2024. Registration is open now through February 9, 2024. We are actively seeking volunteer artists and muses. A Muse: anyone who has experienced sexual assault, relationship or gender-based violence, or stalking. Artists: anyone who likes to create and wants to support victims of violence. We welcome art in any form – paint, sketch, photography, poetry, embroidery, sculpture, abstract, songwriting.
For this event, artists are paired with survivors who act as a muse for the art created; a piece that will celebrate the survivor. The piece should focus on the ambition, goals, and passions of the survivor rather than on their assault. Through a series of interactions, the artist will be inspired by learning about the survivor and the piece will begin to take form.
The finished pieces are then gifted to the survivor as a forever reminder of their participation, and more importantly, the beautiful and meaningful life they lead. We hope to offer a reminder of the strength, beauty and power that we all possess, even in the darkest of times.
I encourage you to reach out with inquiries about participation and know that muses may remain anonymous. Please share widely with your contacts and clients. Clients are also invited to be artists should they wish to participate in that way also. Youth are welcome to be muses or artists as well and will be paired. We encourage a signed parent permission slip if possible. People interested need to register at the link below.
https://westepintothelight.com/participate

Hooray for Hollywood
2024-03-16 17:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-08 17:00 - 23:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Wausau, 2101 N Mountain Rd, Wausau, WI, 54401
Hooray for Hollywood!
Thank you to our many sponsors, donors and attendees for making our fundraiser a great success!

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April: Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month Events, 2024
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-30 23:30 | WI
Tuesdays in April 2024, Teal Tuesday: Show your support by wearing teal on Tuesdays. Gather your coworkers or take a selfie dressed in teal and share it on your favorite social media platform and tag The Women’s Community.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Start by Believing Day: On this day we gather to end the silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault. We Start by Believing. Please join us on social media for information about how you can show support for survivors. The next step is to speak out. We invite you to sign a petition to support a victim centered response and show support for victims of sexual assault. To sign a national petition – https://www.startbybelieving.org/call-to-action/
Friday, April 5, 2024 Wear Blue Day: A national awareness campaign where we invite our community to wear blue to show support in preventing child abuse and neglect. Show us your blue attire and tag #PreventChildAbuse
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 6:00pm, 10th Annual Dani’s Journey Bowling Event: 9-pin tap, 1 shift at 6:00pm. Registration begins at 5:00pm. Live music from 8:00pm-midnight. The bowling event will be held at Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston, WI/ Proceeds will go to The Women’s Community to help educated youth about teen dating violence and sexual assault. For more information about the fundraiser or how to get involved with Dani’s Journey, please contact DanisJourney@yahoo.com
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 5:15pm, Award Ceremony: Join us as we recognize outstanding community members for their dedication to supporting survivors of sexual assault. Light snacks provided. Refreshments may be purchased from Whitewater Music Hall. The event is located at Whitewater Music Hall and Brew Works, 130 1st St., Wausau, WI. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 18, 2024 6:30pm Virtual Book Discussion: Join us in reading Street Child A Memoir, by Justin Reed Early. Discuss the shock-inspiring story of a young boy who escapes his increasingly dysfunctional and violent middle-class home. Remanded into state custody at ten years old, he embarks on a journey through the foster care system only finding safety from unlikely skid-row heroes on downtown streets of Seattle and San Francisco. Learn about advocacy services for children and families, the role of the Child Advocacy Center, and child-centered teamwork in Marathon County. Books available at Amazon and Kindle. To register: Email Laura@womenscommunity.org
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Dollars for Denim on Denim Day: A symbolic gesture –Denim Day is an international protest responding to the Italian Supreme Court’s overruling of a rape conviction in 1999. Although the assailant had been found guilty at trial, the Supreme Court argued that because jeans are difficult to remove, the assailant couldn’t have done so without the victim’s help. Sounds outrageous, yet all over the world, women and men who are victims of sexual assault continue to be disbelieved and accused of causing the assault due to their behavior… or fashion sense. Everyone is invited to wear denim and help raise funds and awareness as an individual or in your workplace. Donations in any amount can be made on our website: Denim Day – Dollars for Denim. Post a photo of yourself or your workplace group to your social media page and tag us!
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 5:00pm-7:00pm, We Step Into the Light Art Exhibit Open House: Enjoy art work created by volunteer survivors who collaborated together through We Step Into the Light, a project raising awareness about sexual assault, relationship and gender based violence, and stalking. Artists are paired with survivors who act as a muse for the art created. All artwork focuses on celebrating survivors and their ambition, goals, and passions of the survivor. Food and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy art, music and food. A formal presentation on the project and artwork will take place at 5:45pm. The event will be held at UWSP at Wausau, 625 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 in the UW Center for Civic Engagement.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11:30am-1:00pm Ask the Expert Lunch & Learn: Medical Care After a Sexual Assault: Meet members from the Marathon County Sexual Assault Response Team, Forensic Nurse Examiners Amy Reigert from Aspirus Hospital and Tracy Fremming from Marshfield Medical Center Weston Hospital, to learn about when to seek medical care after a sexual assault. Learn important steps to take after an assault, why seeking medical care after strangulation can be life-saving, and what happens to the evidence collected. Find out about reporting options and resources available from other panel members including law enforcement and advocates. The event is free and located online or in person at North Central Technical College, Room A168 in Building A, 1000 Campus Drive, Wausau, WI. Optional lunch from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM prior to presentation for a fee. CEU’s available upon request. To register: https://ntcforms.formstack.com/forms/ask_the_expert_lunch_learn_medical_care_after_a_sexual_assault
For more information or how to make a donation to support survivors please visit our website at Ways to Help/Donate.

5 Koshas Yoga Fundraiser to Support The Women's Community
2024-04-07 17:00 - 17:45 | 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness, 2220 Sherman St, Wausau, 54401, United States
Thank you to 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness for doing fundraiser yoga classes in March, April and May!

Denim Day - Dollars for Denim Campaign
2024-04-24 | WI
An Italian Supreme Court’s overruled a rape conviction in 1999. Although the assailant had been found guilty at trial, the Supreme Court argued that because jeans are difficult to remove, the assailant couldn’t have done so without the victim’s help. Sounds outrageous, yet all over the world, women and men who are victims of sexual assault continue to be disbelieved and accused of causing the assault due to their behavior… or fashion sense.
Everyone is invited to wear denim and help raise funds and awareness. Donate and Post: Make a donation of any amount at the link below. Post a photo of yourself or your workplace group to your social media and tag us!

Wausau Pride
2024-06-01 11:30 - 14:30 | 400 Block, Downtown Wausau
Please join us at Wausau Pride, where we will have an informational booth about our services, which include supporting victims of all ages and genders. Our information booth will be open from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.
TWC supports this event to shine a light on the disproportion rates the LGBTQIA+ community is impacted by domestic, sexual and interpersonal violence.

Pride Kickball Tournament - 2nd Annual
2024-06-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Sunnyvale Park, 1000 S 72nd Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401
Registration is Now Closed for Participants, But Open & Free for Spectators!
The Women’s Community will hold our 2nd Annual Pride Kickball Tournament on Saturday, June 29 at Sunny Vale Park! TWC holds this event to shine a light on the disproportion rates the LGBTQIA+ community is impacted by domestic, sexual and interpersonal violence.
Stunning trophies will go to the winners of the tournament, in addition to other categories such as, “Most Pride” and “Best Team Name!”

SafeFUR Homes Family Festival
2024-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Oak Park, Downtown Wausau, 500 River Dr, Wausau, WI, United States
Best in Show Sponsor
Pomeranian Level Sponsors
NorthStar Restoration Services
Spectrum Insurance Group
Summit Credit Union

The Clothesline Project
2024-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | UW Stevens Point at Wausau, 518 South 7th Avenue, Wausau, WI
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.

Purple Thursday!
2024-10-17 | WI
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.

Community Partner Recognition and Networking
2024-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Whitewater Music Hall, 130 N 1st Ave, Wausau, WI, 54401, United States
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!

Get Loud!
2024-10-19 14:00 - 23:30 | Hiawatha Sports Bar, 713 Grant St, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
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.

5 Koshas Yoga Fundraiser to Support The Women's Community: October 2024
2024-10-20 17:00 - 17:45 | 5 Koshas Yoga & Wellness, 2220 Sherman St, Wausau, 54401, United States

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration 2025
2025-01-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Marathon Park East Gate Hall, 801 Garfield Avenue, Wausau, WI, 54401

Understanding the Lethality and Impacts of Strangulation
2025-01-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W Campus Dr., Wausau

Teen Dating Violence Awareness - Wear Orange Day
2025-02-11 | WI

Speaker: Power of Awareness to Change a Student's Path, Feb. 27 at 630 PM
2025-02-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Wausau East Auditorium, 2607 N 18th St., Wausau
Open to the public; no registration.

Speaker: Power of Awareness to Change a Student's Path, Feb. 28 at 10 AM
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W Campus Dr., Wausau
Register Online
Northcentral Technical College – Room: A165 or Hybrid
1000 W Campus Dr, Wausau WI 54401

April Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month Events, 2025
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-30 23:30 | WI
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2025:
Together We Act, United We Change

Tuesdays in April 2025, Teal Tuesday: Show your support for survivors and help us create awareness about sexual assault awareness month by wearing teal on Tuesdays. Gather your coworkers or take a selfie dressed in teal or teal accessories and share it on your favorite social media platform and tag The Women’s Community.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Start by Believing Day: On this day we gather to end the silence and change the way we respond to sexual assault. We Start by Believing. Please join us on social media for information about how you can show support for survivors. The next step is to speak out. We invite you to make a personal commitment to Start by Believing at https://startbybelieving.org/pledge/

Friday, April 4, 2025, WearBlue4Kids Day: Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing environment. Show your support by strengthening prevention efforts in our community. We invite you and your family, colleagues, and friends to wear blue and share it on your favorite social media platform. Use the #familystrengthening

Friday, April 4, 2025, 10:00am-12:00pm, Café CVA: Meet the staff from the Sexual Assault Victim Services Program over coffee & tea in the beautiful gallery setting. Enjoy the art, chat with CVA Staff, grab a coffee sleeve and other helpful information about The Women’s Community services from our resource table. 427 North Fourth Street, Wausau, WI.

Saturday, April 5, 2025, 11:00-1:00pm, Buzzed: Grab a coffee sleeve to go with your coffee, meet staff, learn about volunteer opportunities, and check out the plants while supporting this fun new shop in downtown Wausau! 529 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, WI.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:15pm, Award Ceremony: Join us as we recognize outstanding community members for their dedication to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The event is located at Timekeeper Distillery, 720 Grant Street, Wausau, WI.

Saturday, April 12, 2025, 6:00pm, 11th Annual Dani’s Journey Bowling Event: 9-pin tap, 1 shift at 6:00pm. Registration begins at 5:00pm. Live music from 8:00pm-midnight. The bowling event will be held at Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston, WI. Proceeds will go to The Women’s Community to help educated youth about teen dating violence and sexual assault. For more information about the fundraiser or how to get involved with Dani’s Journey, please contact DanisJourney@yahoo.com

Friday, April 18, 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm, Kin & Kind’s Food Truck “Old Reliable” and “Evermore by Andrea” Permanent Jewelry: Come get to know the staff from the Sexual Assault Victim Services Program as you check out Kin & Kind’s delicious food truck “Old Reliable” and browse through their unique and tantalizing drink menu. While you’re at it, scope out the amazing selection of permanent jewelry from Evermore by Andrea! This is a great opportunity to get more information or ask questions from our staff while you do something different and local with friends, family or just for YOU! 2108 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI.

Thursday, April 24, 2025, 5:00pm-7:00pm, We Step Into the Light Art Exhibit Open House: Enjoy art work created by volunteer survivors who collaborated together through We Step Into the Light, a project raising awareness about sexual assault, relationship and gender based violence, and stalking. Artists are paired with survivors who act as a muse for the art created. All artwork focuses on celebrating survivors and their ambition, goals, and passions of the survivor. Food and refreshments will be provided. Enjoy art, music and food. A formal presentation on the project and artwork will take place at 5:45pm. The event will be held at UWSP at Wausau, 625 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 54401 in the UW Center for Civic Engagement building.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 Awareness Tattoo Flash Event: For one-day only, it’s your chance to get a beautiful new tattoo while also making a meaningful difference in our community. Dani Girl Tattoos will be offering a special selection of flash tattoos. Dani Girl Tattoo 1699 Schofield Ave. Ste. 107, Schofield, WI.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Dollars for Denim on Denim Day: A symbolic gesture–Denim Day is an international protest responding to the Italian Supreme Court’s overruling of a rape conviction in 1999. Although the assailant had been found guilty at trial, the Supreme Court argued that because jeans are difficult to remove, the assailant couldn’t have done so without the victim’s help. Sounds outrageous, yet all over the world, women and men who are victims of sexual assault continue to be disbelieved and accused of causing the assault due to their behavior… or fashion sense. Everyone is invited to wear denim and help raise funds and awareness as an individual or in your workplace. Donations in any amount can be made on our website. Denim Day 2025 Post a photo of yourself or your workplace group to your social media page and tag us on Instagram or Facebook. Denim Day Displays made by local survivors will be held at UWSP at Wausau Campus and NTC Campus from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Start by Believing Day
2025-04-02 | WI

WearBlue4Kids Day
2025-04-04 | WI

Coffee/Tea at Café CVA With TWC Staff
2025-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for Visual Arts, 427 S. 4th Street, Wausau

Coffee/Tea at Buzzed With TWC Staff
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Buzzed, 529 N. 3rd Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States

Women's Community Meat Raffle
2025-04-05 17:00 - 20:30 | Mulligans Bar, Greenwood Hills Country Club, 2002 Poplar Ln, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Thank you, Greenwood Hills Country Club, for selecting The Women’s Community to receive the proceeds of this raffle!
And thank you to Associated Bank staff for helping with the raffle!

Award Ceremony
2025-04-10 17:15 - 18:15 | Timekeeper Distillery, 720 Grant Street, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
Join us as we recognize outstanding community members for their dedication to supporting survivors of sexual assault. The event will be located at Timekeeper Distillery.

Dani's Journey Bowling Fundraiser
2025-04-12 18:00 - 23:30 | Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave, Weston, WI, 54476, United States
11th Annual Dani’s Journey Bowling Event: 9-pin tap, 1 shift at 6:00pm. Registration begins at 5:00pm. Live music from 8:00pm-midnight. The bowling event will be held at Dale’s Weston Lanes, 5902 Schofield Ave., Weston, WI.
Proceeds will go to The Women’s Community to help educate youth about teen dating violence and sexual assault.
For more information about the fundraiser or how to get involved with Dani’s Journey, please contact DanisJourney@yahoo.com

Kin & Kind’s Food Truck and “Evermore by Andrea” Permanent Jewelry With TWC Staff
2025-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Kin & Kind’s Food Truck “Old Reliable”, 2108 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403, United States
