Women's Advocates

Pop-Up Advocacy: Saint Paul Opportunity Center
2024-01-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-14 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-07 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-16 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates | Saint Paul Opportunity Center, 422 Dorothy Day Pl, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Pop-Up Advocacy at Dorothy Day will be open to all unhoused people who have a Community Card. We’re really excited to provide support and resources to our unhoused neighbors who are experiencing domestic violence. Meet us at Pop-Up Advocacy where you can learn about domestic violence, complete a safety plan, explore your options for legal protections, and get information about shelter and other resources. When you come to Pop-Up Advocacy, you will be greeted by a trained Community Outreach Advocate who will listen to your story and help you find your best path forward.
Location:422 Dorothy Day Pl, St Paul, MN 55102
Time: Every Thursday, 12:00pm-3:o0pm
What to expect:

Welcoming, trained advocates with safety resources and brochures.
Advocates ready to listen to your story and support you in getting what you need.
Private rooms to connect with an advocate 1-1 are available upon request!
We can help you make a plan for your safety, write up documents to break your lease, connect you to help with filing Protective Orders, and more.

Pop-Up Advocacy: Rondo Community Library
2024-01-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-21 11:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-14 11:00 - 15:00 and 3 more dates | Rondo Library, 461 Dale St N, St Paul, 55103, United States
Are you experiencing relationship abuse and need support? You are not alone. Join us at Pop-Up Advocacy, where you can learn about domestic violence, complete a safety plan, explore your options for legal protections, and get information about shelter and other resources. When you come to Pop-Up Advocacy, you will be greeted by a trained Community Outreach Advocate who will listen to your story and help you find your best path forward.
Location: Rondo Community Library, 461 Dale St. North, Saint Paul
Time: Every Tuesday, 11:00am-3:00pm
What to expect:

Welcoming, trained advocates with safety resources and brochures.
Advocates ready to listen to your story and support you in getting what you need.
Private rooms to connect with an advocate 1-1 are available upon request!
We can help you make a plan for your safety, write up documents to break your lease, connect you to help with filing Protective Orders, and more.

Journaling to Bring the Light
2023-12-14 10:30 - 12:30
Webinar Date: Thursday, December 14
Webinar Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM CST
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will:

Prepare for the challenges we might encounter during the winter season, including shorter days and family obligations
Reflect on the parts of ourselves we want to leave behind or carry forth into the new year
Look forward to springtime and longer days, asking ourselves: who will we be when we emerge?

You will have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
ASL Interpretation is available upon request. Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.

Monthly Preventionist Huddle
2023-12-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2023-11-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Monthly Preventionist Huddle
When: Every second Wednesday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm CST.
Where: Zoom at this link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
Prevention is a broad term that can refer to preventing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, and other forms of oppression and harm. Violence prevention is essential work, but as preventionists, we often get isolated from one another. In an effort to connect us all in our shared mission of ending violence before it starts, Women’s Advocates is offering monthly lunch hour connection events for those working in prevention, education, and outreach. All are welcome for any amount of time. Help us spread the word!
Why would I decide to attend this meeting?

I am looking to network with other professionals in the field of (domestic and/or sexual) violence prevention in an informal yet meaningful way
I am curious about what other organizations are doing for prevention work and how they are navigating specific situations and topics
I want to share exciting news, professional opportunities, or discuss challenges with other people who understand prevention work

How do I join this group?

No registration is required, add this meeting to your calendar with this Recurring Zoom Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/WAMonthlyConnect
Join our monthly Education & Outreach listserv if you haven’t already: https://tinyurl.com/WAEOListserv
Add your updated contact information to this collaborative Google Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/WAHuddleList

Please email outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions, concerns, suggestions or accessibility requests such as ASL interpretation.

Drag Queen Bingo
2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Roxy’s Cabaret, 1333 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, 55403, United States
When: Tuesday, December 12, 7:00PM
Where: Roxy’s Cabaret: 1333 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Cost: Tickets are free and a $10 donation at the event is suggested.
Reserve your ticket: Click here!
Join us for food, fabulosity, and fundraising for Women’s Advocates! Win prizes while enjoying performances by your hosts, Nina DiAngelo and Monica West.
Please email development@wadvocates.org with any questions.

Showing Up is Half the Battle
2023-12-04 13:00 - 14:30
Webinar Date: Monday, December 4
Webinar Time: 1:00PM – 2:30PM CST
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will learn:

How different organizations approach how to table within community
How different organizations engage with community
Why different organizations table at specific locations and times

Panel guests:

Kalease Smith from Ramsey County SOS Sexual Violence Services
Hunter Beckstrom from Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Ngozi from Haven International

You will have the opportunity to request a certificate of attendance. This event will be recorded and uploaded to our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
ASL Interpretation is available upon request. Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.

Empowered Movement
2023-11-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Martin Luther King Jr. Gym, 271 N Mackubin Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
When: Saturday, Nov. 11th, 1:00pm-4:00pm CST
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Gym: 271 N Mackubin Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Cost: FREE!
In this 3 hour public event, participants will:

Reconnect with their bodies after trauma
Express emotion through movement
Share space with others with similar life experiences
Experience dance through a body-positive lens.

Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.

Domestic Violence 201
2023-11-03 12:00 - 13:30
Webinar Date: Friday, November 7
Webinar Time: 12:00PM – 1:30PM CST
Register here: Zoom
Cost: None! It is free! However, you can donate here.
In this 90-minute webinar, participants will:

Expand their understanding of abusive relationship dynamics, deepening their knowledge of emotional abuse tactics and the form of abuse known as coercive control
Explore why the general public is historically reluctant to believe survivors who come forward about their abuse; and
Gain tools and courage to stand up against victim-blaming and minimization, and help build a culture that believes victim-survivors

ASL Interpretation is available upon request. You will have the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to view recorded webinars: http://www.youtube.com/c/womensadvocates
Please email our outreach team at outreach@wadvocates.org with any questions.

First Light Fundraiser & Breakfast
2023-10-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W Kellogg Blvd W, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Click here to purchase tickets or tables!
Support Our Mission
In 1974, Women’s Advocates was founded as the first shelter in the nation for victim-survivors of domestic violence. This October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re raising dollars to support our mission to walk with victim-survivors and our community to break the cycle of domestic violence. Join us for a morning of music, inspiring storytelling, and breakfast to raise money for domestic violence victim-survivors and their families!
When
Tuesday, October 24th
8:00-9:30am
Where
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd W
St Paul, MN 55102
Tickets & Tables
Tickets: $50
Tables (8 tickets): $400
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Video Series
Subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Facebook to stay tuned for our inspiring Domestic Violence Awareness Month video series!
