Because of your help, one woman, a new mother, was able to turn her entire life around. Isabel’s entire body hurt. It was heavy, as if lifting her arm to comfort her sweet baby was just too much to bear. She could no longer tell if it was the pain from the abuse the night […]
Domestic Violence
Do PFAs Work? Can the Legal System Help Women of Domestic Violence More?
Is there more the legal system can do to help women of Domestic Violence? The recent tragic death of Alina Sheykhet at the hands of her ex-boyfriend has raised questions and concerns about PFAs. Alina had taken this step, with the support of her family, to obtain this legal order. Sadly, even this did not […]
Calling All Caped Crusaders: WC&S has Joined the Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Challenge!
You reach in your purse to pay for something and don’t have your wallet. Embarrassing right? Now imagine you are a woman trying to escape Domestic Violence. You know you have to get out, you want to get out, and you are ready. In fact, you know if you don’t get out now there may […]
Helping Women and Children of Domestic Violence
Margaret never thought it would happen to her. She had a good job, a nice home, wonderful children and supportive friends and family. But Margaret had something else, a secret. As she looked outside at the holiday lights strung in her neighbor’s yard, it seemed so peaceful. Inside is where her secret reigned. No one, […]
For the love of dog
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” ~~ George Eliot Imagine this: Your closest companion is your dog. Your dog loves you, she comforts you, and she never judges you. Whenever you need a laugh—she is there chasing her tail. Whenever you need a hug—she is there putting her paw […]
