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November 1, 2021

Join us at Pop-Up Advocacy!

Welcoming, trained advocates are available and ready to listen to your story and support you or a loved one in getting resources you need at Pop-Up Advocacy. Visit us at Rondo Community Library in St. Paul every Tuesday, 11am-3pm. We can help make a plan for your safety, connect you…

October 22, 2021

From Victim to Survivor: Stories of Healing

We have the incredible opportunity to meet and serve brave survivors at our shelter every day. We are proud to share their inspiring stories in the next video of our 2021 Virtual Fundraiser series. Their perseverance and strength during some of the darkest times in their lives is deeply profound.

October 19, 2021

Looking Forward, Standing Strong During the COVID-19 Crisis

The past year and half has been unprecedented for all us, but even more so for victim/survivors of domestic violence. Learn how staff and residents made it through the COVID-19 pandemic. Their resiliency will surely inspire you to keep looking forward and standing strong. Support resilient, safe communities free from…

October 14, 2021

Domestic Violence is a Housing Crisis

This video reminds us why domestic violence is actually a housing crisis, and why our aftercare program for victim/survivors is crucial in breaking the cycle of domestic violence in our community. When a victim/survivor’s home is no longer safe, it automatically creates a choice: stay in a dangerous environment with…

October 12, 2021

Words to My Mother

Words to My Mother is an inspiring music video about breaking the cycle of domestic violence for victim/survivors and their children. This song, delivered with so much heart by Jada Lynn, speaks to the importance of creating a safer future free from domestic violence for generations to come. Women’s Advocates…

September 13, 2021

Quarterly Newsletter: September 2021

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April 30, 2021

After Experiencing Sexual Assault

What to do if you have experienced sexual assault: Immediate Assistance, Processing Trauma, Legal & Medical Steps Watch our “After Experiencing Sexual Assault: Healing + Support” webinar here If you’ve been sexually assaulted and need immediate assistance, the Ramsey County SOS Sexual…

April 29, 2021

WA Reflects on the Events of the Past Few Weeks — April 2021

As we, the staff of Women’s Advocates, reflect on events of the past few weeks, including the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the death and funeral of Daunte Wright: We hold in our caring embrace the families and loved ones of George Floyd, Daunte Wright,…

April 20, 2021

Take Action + Learn About #SAAM

Different members from Women’s Advocates’ staff periodically write posts on topics that are relevant to the work we do as an organization.  While Women’s Advocates is supported by Grant No. A-CVS-2018-WOMADV-00013, awarded by the Office on Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs – the opinions, findings, and conclusions or…

April 14, 2021

In Response to the Killing of Daunte Wright

Women’s Advocates stands in anguish and solidarity with our Twin Cities BIPOC communities, especially our Black community, as we struggle to absorb the reality of yet another senseless killing of a Black man by a police officer in our community.  The trauma affecting our community, and especially the family…