Our Community Engagement
At The Women's Advocacy Center, we envision communities that are trauma-informed, central locations in suburban communities where women can access needed programs and services, and collaboration among members of our communities who working together can help break cycles of abuse.
See how we are working each quarter towards our vision in the communities we serve.
1st Quarter 2024
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What is more fun than a Grizzlies basketball game? Enjoying that game with a group of stellar students from Northaven! Recreational activities is just one way our expansion into Northaven allowed us to see growth in the families served there.
Other activities included, a summer meal program through Shelby County Schools, summer recreational activities, a bi-weekly support group, one-on-one coaching, Trunk or Treat, and even a car donation. In Northaven, we shared hope and changed lives - one child, one woman at a time.
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Thank you to FedEx Cares, the Grizzlies, Pinnacle Financial Partners, The Fountain Family Foundation, the Thomas W. Briggs Foundation, and to our Northaven partners for on-going support of our mission.
2nd Quarter 2024
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Raising awareness about the many aspects of domestic abuse is part of what we do to help create a trauma-informed community. This year, we brought together a diverse group of powerful women to share insight on the ways systems in our communities contribute to domestic abuse.
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We discussed systems of education, faith, health, and justice. The outcome was support for key legislation, new partnerships focused on holding abusers accountable, and a deeper commitment to survivors and victims.
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3rd Quarter 2024
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In August, two members of TWAC traveled to Nashville to participate in the Tennessee Coalition's Annual Conference. This year's theme was "Stronger Together."
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As members of the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, TWAC participates in regular trainings and engages with other leaders of victim-service organizations across the state. Our goal is to keep learning more on how to offer survivors and victims the most impactful programs and services possible.
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We appreciate the Coalition team for all they do to support organizations like ours!
4th Quarter 2024
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The fourth quarter was filled with community engagement in the city and county. Members of our team participated in the press conference for the launch of the Joint Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, received a grant to help create safer communities, and were honored by the proclamations issued in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness month. The proclamations were read by Collierville Mayor, Stan Joyner, (pictured) and by Germantown Mayor, Mike Palazzolo (not pictured).
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We are privileged to be part of the on-going work to promote safety in the communities we serve. Thank you to Mayor Harris, Mayor Joyner, Mayor Palazzolo, Mayor Young, and all those who have partnered with us in advancing this vision.