Happy November, Ducks! As we exit Breast Cancer Awareness month, women’s strength remains to be carried with continuous support, empowerment, and recognition.
For over a century, WomenRising has been navigating crises to self-sufficiency for women and families. Since 1905, WomenRising has been an organization serving approximately 11,480 individuals, focusing on supporting women and their families by providing job opportunities, safety from domestic violence, freedom from homelessness, and a safe life for their children. WomenRising serves a role in providing support, with 150 job placements, 170 families sheltered, and counseling services for more than 1,500 women and families. The goal and mission are to “assist women and families to achieve self-sufficiency and live safe, productive and fulfilling lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services.”
They have a big emphasis on donations, which play an essential role in sustaining their programs. Donating goods and services is a valuable way to support WomenRising programs. Contributions of $50 provide one day of job training for a mother supporting her family, $100 provides resume and interview coaching, and $1,250 allows a mother and her children the ability to stay in a shelter for three weeks with necessities included.
WomenRising provides critical support for domestic violence survivors. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used to control another person by threats of violence, such as pushing, punching, name-calling, isolation, and breaking down someone’s self-esteem. Anyone can be a victim, no matter the age, sex, or race. A reminder: if you or someone you know is facing this, you are not alone, and help and support are available for you. If you know or suspect someone who could be a victim, ask them directly and gently, listen without judging because they may feel ashamed or they feel a fear of being judged, show support, and explain that it’s not okay, no matter the circumstance. Help is always available.
Contact hsheppard@womenrising.org for more information regarding a support group.
