‘Tis the season to spread holiday cheer. Happy Holidays from Women’s Center and Shelter (WC&S)! As we jump into the 2011 holiday season, I’d like to invite you to participate in our Adopt-a-Family program. Women’s Center & Shelter endeavors to make the holiday season as festive as possible for its clients. Our most meaningful holiday program… Continue Reading
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Small Things Make a Difference for Victims of Domestic Violence
Wondering what you can do as threatened cuts to state funding make services to children, victims of domestic violence, and others even more vulnerable? Curious how a few dollars might make a direct impact in someone’s life? For the women and children staying in Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh’s emergency shelter, help can… Continue Reading
You’re Invited to Shop to Stop Domestic Violence
One in four women are victims of domestic violence. This may seem like an alarming statistic, but domestic violence plagues the lives of thousands of women and children right here in Allegheny County. In 2009, there were 180 domestic violence fatalities in Pennsylvania…creating a 49% rise in two years. There were 19 fatalities in Allegheny… Continue Reading
Intimate Partner Violence, it’s Prevalence and Complexity
Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh launched a new education campaign last week. The campaign is the monthly release by email of a video vignette in which an intimate partner violence survivor, perpetrator or witness tells the violent story that they have long kept hidden. The video will be posted on our webpage where… Continue Reading
Adopt a Family for the Holidays
According to police and healthcare professionals, domestic violence spikes during the holidays. Holiday expenses, children being home from school, family celebrations which often include alcohol all add more stressors to a relationship already suffering from domestic violence. Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh’s core value is to empower women who have been victims of domestic… Continue Reading
Donate Cell Phones to Women’s Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh
Image via Wikipedia Helping the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh is as simple as donating your old cell phone. The organization is currently partnering with Shelter Alliance, a program of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Global Refurbishment Corporation. Through this partnership, the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh will… Continue Reading
Two Special Events Coming Up That Support the Women’s Center & Shelter
The Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh has two community events coming up that help to support their mission of preventing domestic violence and providing services to domestic violence victims. The 19th Annual UPMC Health Plan Spring Clothes Out will take place on Wednesday, May 13th 5:00 pm at the Renaissance Pittsburgh Hotel. The… Continue Reading
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