Thank you for making our S.H.E. Strides 5k walk an incredible success!

We are grateful for the outpouring of support at our S.H.E. Strides 5k! A special thank you to all of our sponsors and participants.

Because of you, our first ever S.H.E. Strides 5k walk saw over 200 registrants, exceeded our fundraising goals by over 44%,  and surpassed our sponsorship goals with over 25 sponsors! Together, our message of Safety, Hope, Empowerment, and Solidarity was heard loud and clear all across the SouthCoast. Thank You!

Safety Sponsors - $250

· Alyson Molloy Hussey Consulting

· Ashley Weber

· Barbara Armstrong

· Boston BioPharma Consultants

· CAB Engineering

· Century 21

· Erin Hovan

· Frontera of Fairhaven

· Hawthorn Medical Associates

Safety Sponsors- $250

  • Joseph Schramm

  • Kelly Madeira

  • Leslie Knowles

  • M&C Quality Cleaners, LLC

  • Michelle Rodrigues-Belong

  • Marcy Sarmento

  • Somerset Federal Credit Union

  • Shawnai Matos

  • Susan Spirlet

  • The Freetown Police Department

  • The Norton Police Department

  • George Zacharakis

For over 50 years, The Women’s Center has been providing services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

We support women, children, and men from the cities and towns that make up the SouthCoast community.

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The Women’s Center is where survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault begin a journey to safety, hope, and empowerment.

Our services are free, confidential, and available 24/7

Anyone who is in need is welcome.

Crisis Services

  • Safety planning

  • Emergency shelter and housing

  • On-site hospital support

  • In-court guidance

Ongoing Services

  • Individual counseling for survivors and loved ones

  • Group counseling for adults and teens

  • Child and adolescent trauma therapy

Education Services

  • Prevention education to students, organizations, and

    institutions

  • Referrals to other service providers in the community

  • Outreach to increase awareness

The abuse took a heavier toll on my mind, body and spirit than I realized or wanted to accept. Looking back a year and a half ago at the woman I was, I want to cry. I wish I could hug her, heal her, convince her to walk away. Convince her she is worth something.

Julie - Survivor

The Women’s Center is attuned to those of low and moderate income, Black, indigenous, people of color, and non-English speaking members of the community.

We create a welcoming, compassionate environment for survivors to begin a journey of safety, hope, and empowerment.

“I’m grateful for the time you spent to acknowledge me. For your honesty and your dedication to your work. Most importantly how you are aiding in ending the stigma behind domestic violence. It encourages me to share my story.”

Juanita - Survivor

A different world is possible

THE TRUTH BEHIND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Imagine being forced to share a bed with someone who has taken advantage of you because that is the only way that you can be sure your kids will have what they need.