Dear Friends,

The Women’s Resource Center holds a unique place in our community. Unlike many gift-worthy causes, the physical and emotional consequences of domestic violence for individuals and families are most often hidden. We know for a fact that one in three of us will experience it. Yet, this reality is unseen by most of us. However, every day people muster the courage to find support, counsel, and a safe place to stay – away from a home or a relationship that has become too dangerous for them.

As supporters and donors, we will not be able to tour a Women’s Resource Center safe space to meet someone who has stopped sleeping in car with their children, walking for hours so they do not have to go home or who took the risk of action and hope. But unseen does not mean unimportant. In fact, unseen amplifies the need for support and funding because the need is hidden.

I urge everyone to take a moment and imagine what it would be like to fear your partner or a family member, fear your home and need a place to turn for help to get out and reclaim your life. The Women’s Resource Center is the only domestic violence resource in the entire East Bay. The challenge is real. The people are real. They are us. One in three of us. Every gift counts. That is why I am asking for yours.

I support the Women’s Resource Center for deeply personal reasons, out of respect for the team, and for the quality and impact of their role. It is satisfying to know that I have in a small way helped someone to feel safe, and to feel that they are not alone. I hope that you will join me.

Thank you for your continued support of the Women’s Resource Center and the survivors we serve. If you’ve yet to give to our annual appeal, please donate today!

Best,

Maureen Cronin

Board of Directors

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Dear Friends,

At a time of year when gratitude is at the forefront of our minds, the WRC has a lot to be thankful for. We have the honor of advocating every day for our neighbors who are experiencing domestic violence. We have an amazing staff compassionately supporting these survivors in our community. We have a dedicated board of directors who are committed to our mission and the vision for our new campus. We have a community of stakeholders, like you, who support our work in myriad ways.
 
Thank you for your ongoing support. You are truly appreciated.

In Solidarity,

Jessica Walsh

Executive Director

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Dear Friends,

Domestic violence awareness month is a good reminder that each of us has a role to play in the prevention of domestic violence in our community. That may look like reaching out to a friend, family member, or colleague who is experiencing intimate partner violence offering support. It may look like volunteering, making a donation to the Women’s Resource Center, or attending a fundraiser. It may look like supporting public policy that ensures those experiencing violence in their homes have the resources they need to find and maintain safety. It may look like being a champion of the WRC, helping spread the word about the critical services we provide in the community.

Whatever it looks like for you, I hope that you join us in some way to demonstrate for our neighbors who are survivors of domestic violence that we as a community are standing with them.

In Solidarity,

Jessica Walsh

Executive Director

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Dear Friends,

Am I the only one wondering where the summer went? I can’t believe we are only a week away from Labor Day weekend. Cookouts, beach days, parties, summer camp, vacations– the calendar just seems to fill up and before you know it, September is here. I hope you all have found moments of calm to enjoy the weather among the hustle and bustle that is summer in Rhode Island.

There is so much good stuff in the newsletter this month, I will leave you to it. Enjoy the last few days of summer and thank you as always for your continued support.

In Solidarity, 
Jessica Walsh 
Executive Director

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Dear Friends,

I’m excited to share with you all that the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is starting our next Strategic Plan. Between COVID-19, long overdue demands for racial justice, and a shifting national landscape related to domestic violence prevention and response, we recognize that this process will require deep reflection and innovative thinking. We are guided by the following beliefs:

• To be responsive to our community and clients, and to remain relevant into the future we must take a critical look at ourselves

• To be an inclusive organization that serves ALL people in our community we must embrace new models

• A future free from domestic violence demands transformational change

Over the next several months, we will provide updates on the process to our supporters through this newsletter. We will also be asking you for your feedback to inform the plan. This month, I invite you to share your thoughts to get us started: As we embark on this strategic planning process, what is one thing you want our steering committee to know or think about?

You can share your thoughts here, and we will be sure to pass them along to the committee. We appreciate your partnership in this work.

In Solidarity,

Jessica Walsh

Executive Director

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