APRIL 2023 – Dear Friend, Carmen is a mother of three children under 12 years old who fled her home where her husband brutalized her both physically and emotionally for many years. Moving into YWCA’s confidential Safe House shelter Carmen received daily support from our advocates. In the weeks that followed, YWCA’s therapists gave Carmen… Continue Reading Share the Warmth
DECEMBER 2022 – Dear Friend, YWCA Advocates working within our confidential Safe House shelter greet each child resident with a daily question, “How did you sleep?” Responses include, “Great!”, “Really good”, and my personal favorite, “It’s so quiet here at night.” As we know, restful sleep helps us organize experiences and memories. Scientists believe that… Continue Reading The gift of slumber
By MADELEINE KEEGAN O’CONNELL, FOR THE PRESS DEMOCRAT, Saturday, October 22, 2022 — CLOSE TO HOME The Business of Crisis Assistance The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 4.7 million women experience physical violence by an intimate partner each year. The National Coalition for the Homeless reports that 10 million children are exposed… Continue Reading The Business of Crisis Assistance
OCTOBER 2022 – Dear Friend, As the community begins to breathe a sigh of relief from the confines of the pandemic, here is a recap of how YWCA has supported local families in need over the past year. Given our singular and vital role, we remain steadfast in our vision that every family in Sonoma… Continue Reading How YWCA Supports Local Families – DVAM 2022
APRIL 2022 – Before I got here, my baby was having a hard time breathing, sleeping, eating, and functioning overall. Now he sleeps, eats, smiles, and is progressing so much more. Even my doctor said so. The Safe House has been a safe, amazing environment for us to be in. – Melissa, mom to Noah*… Continue Reading A Safe House Mother’s Testimony