Category Archives: Women’s Center Beaver Cty

Help for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Beaver County, PA

Beaver County’s Domestic Violence Agency Offers Two Fun Ways to Show Your Support

21st Annual Women’s Only Golf Outing and 11th Annual Run to Break the Cycle As the ONLY domestic violence and sexual violence agency in Beaver County, we have responded to the community’s needs for 36 years by providing emergency shelter, counseling, prevention education, training, advocacy and outreach to men, women and children affected by domestic and sexual… Continue Reading

Posted on 27/04/12 Filed under Women's Center Beaver Cty

Candlelight Vigil Honoring the Victims of Violent Crime

Did you know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 10th-16th is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week? Please join the Women’s Center of Beaver County, United States Attorney David J. Hickton, and the Beaver County District Attorney’s Office as we remember and honor victims of violent crimes. This event will take place Tuesday,… Continue Reading

Posted on 08/04/11 Filed under Events Calendar, Women's Center Beaver Cty

Join Us for the Ninth Annual ‘Run to Break the Cycle’

The Women’s Center of Beaver County is holding our annual 5K/10K “Run to Break the Cycle” race on August 28, 2010 in Beaver. This important fundraiser helps support the services we provide to all victims of sexual and domestic violence in the Beaver County area. Services include legal and medical advocacy, counseling, shelter, 24 hour helpline,… Continue Reading

Posted on 04/08/10 Filed under Women's Center Beaver Cty

Sexual Assault on College Campuses

It is estimated that for every 1,000 women attending a college or university this year, there will be 35 incidents of rape according to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Of the women assaulted, 33.7% will be victimized on campus and 66.3% off campus. Many of these women will know their attacker. It may be… Continue Reading

Posted on 05/05/10 Filed under Women's Center Beaver Cty

Numbers You May Find Suprising About Domestic Violence

The Women’s Center of Beaver County strives to provide shelter, counseling, support, advocacy, and education to victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Please take a moment to read the results of this census that was taken on just one day. When you do, you will have a better understanding of why it… Continue Reading

Posted on 09/11/09 Filed under Women's Center Beaver Cty

Legendary Chanteuse Etta Cox Headlines ‘Divas Live!’ at Lincoln Park

Pittsburgh’s llegendary chanteuse Etta Cox headlines an evening of powerful female voices in a first-ever benefit concert for the Women’s Center of Beaver County. “Divas Live!” will be “an electric and empowering evening,” said Broadway veteran Carla Bianco, one of four women who will share Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center’s 750-seat main stage theater with Etta… Continue Reading

Posted on 05/10/09 Filed under Lincoln Park Performing Arts, Women's Center Beaver Cty

Support the Women’s Center of Beaver County by Recycling Paper

Image by Leo Kan via Flickr Did you know that the Women’s Center of Beaver County is participating in a paper recycling program? It’s called Paper Retriever Recycling. You can use the container to recycle all types of paper products with the exception of cardboard and phone books. Examples of things you can recycle through… Continue Reading

Posted on 24/06/09 Filed under Women's Center Beaver Cty