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WSB Highlights New In Safe Company BrandAs we enter Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are proud to step forward as In Safe Company — a new name that…
ISC Receives Three-Degree Guarantee DonationsWe are excited to be the Atlanta News First Three-Degree Guarantee recipient for October!
Fashion Meets PhilanthropyThis morning, our Chief Development Officer Amber Harris joined Lisa Bobb, owner of Squash Blossom boutique on ATL Live. The two spoke…
WRCDV Receives $75,000 Grant from the Atlanta Women’s FoundationWe are honored to announce a $75,000 grant from the Atlanta Women's Foundation (AWF) to support our Mental Health and Wellness Program.…
Thank You, Marilyn Stinson, for 28 Years of ServiceToday, we celebrate Marilyn Stinson and an extraordinary career dedicated to creating safety, justice, and hope for survivors of domestic violence.
Congratulations, Amber, on 20 years with WRCDVCongratulations to our chief development officer Amber Harris on celebrating 20 incredible years with WRCDV!
Barbara joins Leadership DeKalb Class of 2027Congratulations to our chief programs officer Barbara Gibson on beginning her journey as a member of Leadership DeKalb’s Class of 2027.
Georgia House of Representatives recognizes WRCDV’s 40thAt our Champions for Change gala, Representative Long Tran presented our CEO Jean Douglas with a resolution from the Georgia House of…
25 Years of Safe CompanyEvery Father's Day for the past 25 years, an ad has appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. It carries no product to sell…
Jean Discusses 40 Years of Advocacy on WABEOur CEO, Jean Douglas, recently joined Rose Scott on WABE’s Closer Look to discuss our organization’s history, evolution, and future.
The Word Is Out: Atlanta Is Talking About In Safe CompanyWhen we unveiled our new name on April 30, we hoped Atlanta would take notice. They did, and we couldn't be more…
Zanathia: Full CircleAs a child, Zanathia stayed in our safe house while her mother found the courage to rebuild. Fifteen years later she is…
Gwendolyn Turnbough: From Loss to LegacyPulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey remembers her mother, Gwendolyn, who was killed by her estranged husband in 1985. The reckoning that followed…
What’s in a Name?Something extraordinary happened on April 30.
Champions for Change Gala Marks 40 Years of ImpactOur CEO Jean Douglas, recently sat down with 11Alive News for an interview ahead of this year's Champions for Change Gala, a…
None of This Happens Without YouIn 2025, the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence served 9,694 survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This impact report tells…
Thank You DA Sherry Boston and the Love Run 5K CommunityThis February, the 11th Annual Love Run 5K, hosted by DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston, brought our community together once again…
Champions for Change Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting SurvivorsThis year, the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence invites our community to celebrate a powerful milestone: 40 years of supporting…
WSB-TV Highlights WRCDV’s Services for Sexual Assault SurvivorsContent note: The linked news article includes graphic references to sexual assault. If you choose to click through, please be aware that…
A New Year Begins with Safety, Home, and HopeAs we step into a new year, we are reflecting with deep gratitude on what our community made possible during the holiday…
Fox 5 Highlights Urgent Need to Prevent Domestic ViolenceThis week, Fox 5 Atlanta shared heartbreaking stories of two suspected domestic violence-related murders in metro Atlanta that took the lives of…
CBS Atlanta Highlights WRCDV’s Programming for ChildrenWe’re so grateful to CBS News Atlanta for shining a light on the ways WRCDV helps children heal and thrive after experiencing…
2025 Candlelight VigilEach October, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our community comes together to remember the lives lost and to recommit to building a…
DeKalb County Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness MonthOn October 14, 2025, the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Presiding…
Barbara wins ‘In the Trenches Award’Each year, the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence acknowledges advocates who work directly on the front lines in their efforts to end…
Barbara Comments on Recent DV Fatalities on 11 AliveAcross Georgia, we are seeing a troubling rise in domestic violence fatalities.
WRCDV Joins Congressman Hank Johnson’s Federal Grants Workshop SeriesLast week, our Director of Development & Communications, Amber Harris, joined Congressman Hank Johnson’s office for their workshop series on federal…
Welcome New Community Engagement Board MembersWe’re honored to welcome three extraordinary leaders to our Community Engagement Board! These professionals bring a wealth of experience and a deep…
Thank You, Ayonna Johnson, for 25 Years of ServiceAfter 25 years of unwavering dedication to survivors, we bid a heartfelt farewell to Ayonna Johnson.
Camp PEACE 2025And that's a wrap on Camp PEACE 2025—and what a powerful summer it’s been!
Advancing Neurodiversity-Informed Support for Children & FamiliesExciting news from our Children’s Program! Cassie Velasco, our incredible Director of Children’s Services, is deepening her expertise through the Sanity…
It Takes a Man to Stop Domestic Violence 2025We are so grateful to everyone who participated in our 2025 It Takes a Man to Stop Domestic Violence campaign. Your generosity…
Congrats to Amber on Graduating from Leadership DeKalb!Join us in congratulating our Director of Development and Communications, Amber, on her graduation from Leadership DeKalb!
DeKalb Rape Crisis Center acquired by Decatur organizationThanks to the DeKalb Champion for highlighting our organization's acquisition of the DeKalb Rape Crisis Center and ongoing work to serve survivors…
Amber Harris on ‘Word on the Street’Recently, our Director of Development, Amber Harris, joined “Word on the Street,” a new Cumulus Media show hosted by Gianna Willcox, to…
Samira’s Story: Finding Safety, Friendship, and HerselfSamira was 13 when she came to our safe house with her mother and younger sisters. Through our child and youth programs…
Atlanta Business Chronicle Highlights Our GrowthWe’re excited to share that the Atlanta Business Chronicle recently featured us in an article announcing our acquisition of Day League.
Empowering Survivors, Ending Violence – 2024 Impact ReportToday, we proudly unveil our 2024 Impact Report, a testament to the resilience of survivors, the dedication of our team, and the…
2025 Champions for Change Fundraiser Honoring Southwire CompanyWe are proud to announce our 2025 Champion for Change: Southwire Company!
Thank You, DA Sherry Boston, for a Record-Breaking Love Run 5K!This morning, we made history! The 10th Annual Love Run 5K, hosted by District Attorney Sherry Boston, brought our community together in…
Live. Love. Run.Thank you, Decatur Living , for highlighting the impact of the Love Run 5K and the incredible community that comes together each…
Jean Joins Congressman Johnson to Discuss Funding FreezeCongressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) held a town hall on Jan. 31 with local nonprofit leaders discussing the federal funding freeze and its…
Welcome New Board Members!Women’s Resource Center is proud to welcome three exceptional leaders to our Board of Directors for 2025!
Barbara Discusses Murder-Suicide on Fox 5Last night, our Housing Services Director, Barbara Gibson, joined FOX 5 Atlanta to discuss the heartbreaking domestic violence murder-suicide of the…
Jean featured on Atlanta Business Chronicle’s ‘On Leadership’ PodcastOur executive director Jean Douglas was invited to guest on the Atlanta Business Chronicle 's podcast ' On Leadership ' with host…
Public Health News Site Covers DVAM, WRCHealthbeat is a new nonprofit news site covering public health issues with offices in Atlanta and NYC. Reporters from Healthbeat have done…
Decaturish Highlights our Candlelight Vigil – UpdatedUpdate:
The Power of CommunityShared at Champions for Change 2024: survivors, families and neighbors on how a community that believes you, shows up and stays makes…
Proclamation Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness MonthWe are grateful to Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness…
Domestic Violence is a Public Health IssueThanks to Atlanta News First, Decaturish, and Healthbeat News for raising awareness of domestic violence as a public health issue. There are…
Welcome Charles OwenWe are proud to welcome Charles Owen to our Board of Directors.
Amber to join Leadership DeKalb Class of 2025Congratulations to Amber Harris, our Director of Development, for being accepted as part of the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2025! This distinguished…
Cassie Accepted to Educators’ NeighborhoodWe are so excited to share that Cassie Velasco-Adams, our director of children's programming, has been accepted into the Educators' Neighborhood 2024-2025…
Women’s nonprofit aims to provide affordable housing for domestic violence survivorsIn our 2024-2028 strategic plan , we set a lofty goal. By the end of 2025, 100% of our safe house guests…
Nonprofit launches internship to help high schoolers while they help othersFor the first year, Camp PEACE is hosting five paid interns in a combined camper/internship program. Each intern will mentor other campers…
It Takes a Man to Stop Domestic Violence 2024We are so grateful to everyone who participated in our 2023 It Takes a Man to Stop Domestic Violence campaign. These generous…
Coverage in Atlanta Business ChronicleThank you to the Atlanta Business Chronicle for covering our Champions for Change Fundraiser and stressing to readers why our fundraising is…
Our Best Champions for Change Yet!What an incredible night at Champions for Change! Together, our amazing community raised a record-breaking $528,000 to support domestic violence survivors…
Jean Appears on Focus AtlantaThank you to Keisha Lancelin and Focus Atlanta for speaking with our executive director about our upcoming Champions for Change fundraiser. In-person…
2023 Impact Report"As we reflect on the past year and plan for the next, I am honored to share our Impact Report for 2023.…
WRC Published in Frontiers in Public HealthBarbara Gibson, our housing services director, and Cassandra Velasco Adams, our director of children's programming, were recently published in Frontiers…
Barbara Discusses the Benefits of MindfulnessAtlanta News First sat down with Barbara Gibson, WRC's Director of Housing Services, to discuss the benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
Another Amazing Love Run 5KThank you to DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston and to everyone who came out on Saturday to make the 9th Annual…
Stand With Survivors DayEarlier this month, our staff visited the Capitol with advocates across Georgia to Stand With Survivors.
Proud to Honor the Georgia-Pacific FoundationWe are so excited to announce our 2024 Champion for Change: The Georgia-Pacific Foundation!
11Alive News Features Love Run 5KThank you to 11Alive News for featuring this Saturday's Love Run 5K! This annual event raises awareness about Teen Dating Violence and…
Improving Care Connections for IPV Survivors of ColorBarbara Gibson, our director of housing services, is excited to join the Community Advisory Board for a study conducted by Dr. Dabney…
Please Be SeatedDive into chair design in Please Be Seated, a new exhibit at the Museum of Design Atlanta that invites you to rethink…
Welcome Kyra, Director of Community EngagementWe are so excited to welcome Kyra Hanlon-Batiste to the team as our new Director of Community Engagement!
Welcome New Board Members, LeadershipWomen's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence is excited to welcome six new members to our Board of Directors:
DeKalb District 7 Commissioner Cochran-Johnson Grants $50,000 to the Women’s Resource Center to End"To champion the efforts of the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence (WRCDV) and in honor of October being Domestic Violence…
Legal Community Supports Candlelight Vigil to Raise Domestic Violence Awareness"Last week the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence hosted its 32nd annual Candlelight Vigil at the Community Bandstand in the…
Vigil in Decatur Square honors lives lost to domestic violence in 2022“The event honors those lost, celebrates those who have survived, and asks attendees to renew their dedication to ending violence against women,”…
Decatur vigil remembers lives lost to domestic violence" In 2022, more than 150 people in Georgia lost their lives to domestic violence . On Thursday night, each of those…
Decatur vigil remembers lives lost to domestic violenceVideo: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1298663Proclamation, event bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness MonthWe are grateful to co-sponsors Commissioners Steve Bradshaw and Michelle Long Spears, along with the Board of Commissioners and CEO Michael Thurmond,…
Jean Discusses DVAM on 91.9Jean Douglas, our executive director, spoke with Kiplyn Primus at Atlanta's WCLK 91.9 about Domestic Violence Awareness Month and our upcoming Candlelight…
Domestic violence rises in Georgia as pandemic waneshttps://www.ajc.com/news/domestic-violence-rates-continue-to-soar-as-pandemic-wanes/W2ITJQXT35BVJNZID2UWH2MPTQ/
Women’s Resource Center Holds Record-Breaking FundraiserCheck out this weekend’s AJC coverage of Champions for Change! By highlighting the impact of domestic violence and the need for change,…
‘Camp Peace’ helping domestic violence victimsThank you to 11Alive for spreading awareness about Camp PEACE!
