Monthly Archives: February 2022

Special Edition: Pet Safe Potter League Partnership

Letter from, WRC News,

Dear Friends,

I’m really excited about this special edition of our newsletter, highlighting our ongoing partnership with the Potter League for Animals. Our work is only possible through collaboration, and I love having the opportunity to share more about a successful collaboration. This particular partnership is critical to our pet-owning clients, and makes it possible for us to help survivors and their families (including beloved pets) find safety, healing, and ultimately peace.

I have had pets my entire life; I know first hand the emotional support pets provide. (How do they always know when you’ve had a bad day?) Penelope, my Potter pet, was my daughter’s first friend, and has been a playmate throughout the pandemic when so much social interaction has been limited. She also provides a sense of security, alerting us to unusual noises, to cars in the driveway, to the mail delivery (and every squirrel that comes in the yard.)

I can understand why so many survivors are unwilling to leave their pets behind when fleeing abuse, like the brave survivor who shares her story below. Not only are pets part of the family, but they also provide support when survivors and their children need it most. Through our partnership with the Potter League, we are able to remove one more barrier to clients seeking safety.

I hope you enjoy learning more about the amazing work the Potter League is doing to support the mission of the Women’s Resource Center. We are grateful for their partnership and leadership on this critical aspect of our work.

In Solidarity,
Jessica Walsh
Executive Director

P.S. Penelope was decidedly NOT excited to take this selfie with me because I interrupted her all-day nap.

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February News & Updates

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Dear Friends,

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (TDVAM), and it has me thinking a lot about how hard it is to start a conversation about dating violence and healthy relationships with the teens in my own life. Most of us never had these conversations as teenagers ourselves. We often feel at a loss at how to start the conversation, and anxiety about how to keep the conversation going. 

So I’ve set a challenge for myself, and I hope you will join me: this month, I’m going to engage a teen in my life in a conversation about dating violence and healthy relationships. If you want to do the same, this link has everything you need to get started. Be sure to let them know that help is available if they are in an unhealthy relationship.

These conversations are hard but critical. Together, we can help more young people get the support they need to navigate early relationships in healthy ways. 

In Solidarity,

Jessica Walsh

Executive Director

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Valentine’s Fundraiser

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The Women’s Resource Center is excited to announce our partnership with The Vanderbilt, for a delicious Valentine’s fundraiser!

Johnson and Wales Alumni chef Richard Gras created an exclusive to go menu just for us! Charcuterie style offerings of cheese, fruit and wine are now available to order by phone for pick up.

$45 per plate that includes 2 charcuteries (Nduja, Finocchiona), 2 cheeses (Three Sister Goat cheese and 5 spoke cheddar cheese) with honey, nuts, house-made preserves and crackers.

A portion of the proceeds from all to go items and in person dining on Monday February 14, 2022 will be donated to the Women’s Resource Center!

Call today 401-846-6200 to place your pick up order.

Schedule a reservation online for in person dining at https://aubergeresorts.com/vanderbilt/dine/