by nwaws | Jun 30, 2015 | Our Blog
Dedicated Thrift Store Volunteer – Diane Landmesser Originally from Iowa, Diane lived in Wisconsin before moving to Bella Vista in 1985. She is especially glad to live near her daughter and grandson who live in Fayetteville. Diane has been volunteering at the...
by nwaws | Jun 30, 2015 | Our Blog
The Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter provides weekly support groups in English and Spanish for survivors of domestic violence. The support groups are based on the idea that participants working together in a safe, friendly, non-judgmental environment can change...
by nwaws | Mar 30, 2015 | Our Blog
Sheri Hammond, Volunteer Coordinator Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter If you read the previous blog by Merritt, you’ll find mine a little different. (If you haven’t, you should. There is great information in there.) I started with the Women’s Shelter as a volunteer...
by nwaws | Mar 30, 2015 | Our Blog
Merritt Royal, Development Director May 13 marked my one-month anniversary as development director for the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. As one can imagine, the shift from a higher education fundraising background to a community-focused social/human service...
by nwaws | Mar 25, 2015 | Our Blog
When I was a child there was a murder-suicide in my neighborhood. Never once was it suggested that it might have been a result of domestic abuse. The topic was not even raised. Today, when such an event occurs domestic violence is considered as a possible cause....
