by nwaws | Jan 12, 2016 | Our Blog
While nearly half of the people we shelter are children (more about kids we serve in a future post), a majority of the individuals who seek our services are adults. And while we do serve men who qualify for our services (read more about male victims here), the...
by nwaws | Jan 11, 2016 | Our Blog
Diana’s Story* Diana approached us after her husband was arrested. She had been married for several years and the abuse had been escalating from passive aggressive behavior to physical violence and threats of homicide. During this time she had lost her business and...
by nwaws | Jan 10, 2016 | Our Blog
(Above: Kay Harvey & Regina Gower look on as Julie Robins of White Wing Loft releases a dove at the Silent Witness Closing Ceremony) Since 2013, we have recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October) in a special way by holding the Silent Witness...
by nwaws | Jan 9, 2016 | Our Blog, Volunteers
(Above: photos from the shelter, Thrift Store, and special events featuring 2015 volunteers) We say it often: we cannot survive without our community partners and donors. And while donors keep the bills paid and community partners keep our pantries full, we absolutely...
by nwaws | Jan 8, 2016 | Our Blog
Samantha’s Story* *The survivor’s name has been changed to protect her identity. Samantha was emotionally, financially, and physically abused by her boyfriend with whom she had lived several years. After her first stay in the Shelter, she remained...
