50th Anniversary - Women's Advocates

We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who joined us for Women’s Advocates’ 50th Anniversary Gala on October 17th in Saint Paul! Your presence and support made the evening truly unforgettable as we honored five decades of hope, healing, and community. Together, we are making significant strides in providing life-saving support to all victim-survivors of domestic violence, regardless of gender, sexuality, or ability.

If you were not able to attend our gala but would still like to support our mission, it’s not too late!

Virtual Art Auction:
Artists and victim-survivors in our community are auctioning their art in a virtual silent auction until Friday, December 20! Click here.
Donate to Support Our Mission:
Every contribution helps provide essential services like our 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, housing stability program, foster pet program, youth engagement, and more. Click here.
Watch and Share Our Video Series:
Throughout October, we released four short videos about our work. By watching and sharing them, you help spread awareness. Click here.

Thank You

Thank you to our 50th Anniversary Gala sponsors for standing with us in this vital mission, as well as to our Board of Directors, dedicated volunteers, and everyone who contributed to this impactful event. Special thanks to:

Our incredible speakers & performers:
- Vineeta Sawkar (Board Member & On-Air Host at WCCO Radio) for serving as our wonderful emcee
- Marilou Chanrasmi (Board Member & Leadership Circle at Four Winds Connections)
- Senator Amy Klobuchar
- Makenzie Nolan (Senior Public Engagement Liaison, Office of Gov. Tim Walz)
- Stacey McCurnin (Fladeboe Advancement)
- Corey Sauer
- Maria Isa for music
- Cheyenne Hindsley for the moving prayer song
- RikkiFuriosa for the powerful poem

Partners & contributors:
- Haute Haus for the beautiful florals
- Brie Catering
- Maple Lane Media
- VoteRuthless for the posters
- The Bond Between for the adorable puppy party
- Mystery Bag prize donors
- Landmark Center for hosting our exhibit Voices of Change: 50 Years of Hope and Healing

Honoring 50 years of advocacy.

Women’s Advocates is proud to be the first shelter in the nation for victim-survivors of domestic violence, pioneering a legacy of support and advocacy that spans five decades and has provided vital, life-saving resources to thousands in our community and beyond.

As we celebrate our Twin Cities legacy this year, join us in honoring victim-survivors, recognizing advocates, and celebrating progress towards a safer future, free from abuse.

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Thank you, sponsors!

Our History

Women’s Advocates is known to many as the first shelter in the nation for victim-survivors of domestic violence. Learn more about our legacy and history as we celebrate 50 years of advocacy.

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Contact Us

Please email development@wadvocates.org with any questions.

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