Breaking the Cycle of Abuse
She meets Kyle, an attractive neurosurgeon and they embark on a heartwarming, fairytale romance – that is until Kyle becomes physically and emotionally abusive.
YWCA is Vital. Singular. Needed.
“If it weren’t for these programs, I don’t know where I would be right now.” – Camila, a Safe House resident
CNN article: Supreme Court upholds gun control law to protect DV survivors
CNN article discussing the Supreme Court decision to keep guns out of the hands of domestic violence abusers.
NYT article: Tracking a Single Day at the National Domestic Violence Hotline
Insightful NYT article highlighting similar interactions that our own Hotline advocates encounter.
$450,000 raised for survivors of domestic abuse
Local Sonoma County Chefs, Duskie Estes, Liza Hinman, Domenica Catelli, Crista Luedtke and Sara Thompson with Senator McGuire. PHOTO BY WILL BUCQUOY.
Honoring Mothers
Since witnessing her mother’s abuse by her stepfather, (Lucia) had become withdrawn, non-verbal and had trouble sleeping.
Holiday Traditions
For families in the tender care of YWCA’s domestic violence, childcare and counseling programs, holidays are a challenging time.
Being Safe at Home
YWCA Sonoma County DV programs include a confidential Safe House shelter, a 24/7 Crisis Hotline and counseling support services including therapy for children.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month - DVAM 2023
epresenting Sonoma County’s singular and vital provider of domestic violence services, as I do, you become reflective. I think about our confidential Safe House shelter,…
Share the Warmth
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.
The gift of slumber
Parents who make the important decision to move into our shelter for the safety and protection of themselves and their children also know the value of a good night’s sleep.
The Business of Crisis Assistance
Domestic Violence Awareness Month offers the community an opportunity to invest in YWCA in recognition of the investment we have made in our community for more than four decades.
How YWCA Supports Local Families - DVAM 2022
A recap of how YWCA has supported local families in need over the past year.
A Safe House Mother's Testimony
“Before I got here, my baby was having a hard time breathing, sleeping, eating and functioning overall. Now (at YWCA confidential Safe House) he sleeps, eats, smiles and is processing so much more.”
'Tis the season for giving and receiving thanks
As the holiday season arrives, I want you to know how grateful our families are for the services made available by your generous support.
Recognizing the signs of domestic abuse
If you’re like me, newspaper headlines have a way of shaking you up and distracting you from other concerns.
Impacts of domestic violence on our community
Dear Friend, If you’re like me, newspaper headlines have a way of shaking me free from the other concerns of my day.
Nurture - A Mother's Day Message
Preschoolers, like ours featured on the cover of this card, not only heal and catch up on their social and emotional growth, they too learn how to nurture.
A survivor says, don't suffer in silence
Mortified, I removed his hand and continued on with the dinner. The second time he reached over…
Assault stories rip open wounds
When a high-profile sexual assault case makes headlines, those who are survivors of rape, domestic violence and related offenses are re-traumatized…