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Blog Posts
One Moment at a Time
Rachael S., Child Advocate If you ever ask me, I'll tell you I have the best job at NWAWS. I have been the Child Advocate since January 2009, which means I get to be a kid myself at times. I do a lot of creative and therapeutic art projects with the kids,...
Domestic Violence and Your Teen
Amber Lacewell, Outreach Director Whenever I get the opportunity to speak to a group about domestic violence, one of the first questions I ask is: “When you think of domestic violence, what do you think of?” As expected, many of the initial responses are about a man...
Champions in Heels Scheduled for July 18th
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and of the teams that have registered to date. As soon as details are finalized for the rescheduled date, we will post information here and on all our social media sites. Thank you!
NWA Women’s Shelter and Rogers Police Department working together to help victims of domestic violence
Capt. Hayes Minor of the Rogers Police Department joined the NWA Women's Shelter Board of Directors in 2012. He and Executive Director Melanie Palmer realized quickly that victims of domestic violence were being pinballed between law enforcement and the shelter...
Volunteer Groups Needed
The NWA Women’s Shelter thrift store needs your help! Help us to maintain our commitment to never turn anyone away that is escaping abuse by volunteering your time and talents at our thrift store. We are looking for groups to help out M-F 10am-6pm and especially on...
Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Landmesser
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 thrift...
Program Highlight: Support Groups
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...
Spoons, Towels, Pillows
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...
Anniversary Reflections
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...
Silent Witness: Victims Need Silence To Be Broken
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....