The
Women’s Community, Inc.
2801 N. 7th Street
Wausau, Wisconsin
Our agency door is through the parking lot on Gilbert Street. Come in under the Ridgewood sign.
715-842-5663
Toll
Free 1-888-665-1234
24-hour Support
Line
& Shelter
Support
Line
& Shelter
715-842-7323
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How Can I Help?
If you have a friend. . .
. . . that you know or suspect
is experiencing abuse in their relationship:
- Be there to listen; be supportive.
- Let them know there are safe places they can go when they are scared or need to think things through.
- Remind them of their obligation to keep their children safe.
- Be non-judgmental. Do not tell them to leave the relationship or ask why they keep going back. They have probably agonized over this many times.
- Do not add to their stress by verbally lashing out at their abuser. It is someone they may love and someone they want to love them.
- Tell them that they are okay.
- Suggest that they seek confidential help.
Volunteer Opportunities
DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM
- Staffing shelter and crisis line, providing non-judgmental support and information about community resources.
- Spending time with residents and their children.
- Children's programming/ group.
SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM
- Volunteer advocates are available on an on-call basis to take calls from their home or meet with victims at the emergency room or police department, as needed.
- Court Watch: attend and report on local court hearings involving sexual assault and abuse.
- See also: Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) .
Click here for our VOLUNTEER APPLICATION.
If you have questions you can call us at 842-5663 or e-mail us--First, Read: Email Safety Warning.
Donations
- Donations of food, toiletries, clothing and toys in good repair are always welcome.
- Financial contributions.
- Planned giving.
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The Women’s Community Shelter Wish List 2801 N. 7th St., Ste 300, Wausau WI 54403 715-842-5663 |
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Please Donate to our Capital Campaign: Click here to be directed to Community Foundation website and |
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High
Priority Non-perishable food Liquid Laundry Soap Toilet paper Paper towels Alarm clocks Coffee and creamer Bus tokens Gas vouchers Grocery store vouchers Household Goods Bath and hand towels Washcloths Batteries (all sizes) Garbage bags (all sizes) |
Hygiene
Deodorant Large Bottles, Shampoo and Conditioner (New) women's undergarments Diapers 5
& 6 Hand soap Clothes-For
current & Upcoming Season Only Specific requests: New sports bras New underwear
Cleaning
Disinfecting
wipes and spray Kitchen towels Laundry baskets Liquid Laundry detergent Cleaning supplies (New)
vacuum cleaners Dish Soap |
Pet
Supplies Dog
food Cat
food Cat litter
Art Supplies Glue sticks Paintbrushes Stickers Decorative papers Colored markers Colored pencils Colored paper Terra cotta pots for painting Watercolor paper Watercolor pencils Aprons for painting |
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STORAGE SPACE IS LIMITED; PLEASE CALL FIRST; PLEASE, NO HOME DÉCOR ITEMS. SPECIAL REQUESTS: SILVERWARE, ZIP ON PLASTIC COVERS FOR TWIN SIZE MATTRESSES, MOPS FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ALWAYS HELPFUL. THANK YOU! |
Call 842-5663 for more information or e-mail us--First, Read: Email Safety Warning.
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