by nwaws | Jun 7, 2022 | DV Education, Our Blog
When you hear the term “domestic abuse”, what first comes to mind? Many of us first think of bruises and marks that come with a physical altercation. Maybe you also thought about financial control and emotional abuse that survivors so often report facing in their...
by nwaws | Jul 16, 2020 | DV Education, Our Blog
If you believe your friend, family member, or someone you know may be experiencing abuse, but they have yet to confide in you, it is important to note that it can be difficult for a victim to come forward and ask for help. Many survivors find it very difficult to...
by nwaws | Apr 13, 2020 | Donation, Our Blog
Home: a place to gather with those you love around a table and share a meal. A place to sit in the living room floor and play card games while sharing a bowl of popcorn. A place to lay your head down at night and rest, immune from the concerns of the world. But what...
by nwaws | Nov 26, 2019 | Our Blog
Did you know that 20 people every minute are abused in the U.S.? Would you consider giving $20 this Tuesday in honor of Giving Tuesday? Below are 5 ideas on things to cut out over the next week or the beginning of next month that will give you the spare cash to donate...
by nwaws | Nov 5, 2019 | Our Blog
In my short time working at the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter so far, I have had the honor of listening to survivors of domestic violence share their stories. For example, the survivor who remembers not being able to enjoy eating out with her friend at her...
by nwaws | Oct 2, 2017 | Our Blog
Support from our community makes a meaningful difference in the lives of victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. To highlight how your support impacts our clients, our shelter presents Words of Hope – messages directly from our clients in which...
