In the News

September 6, 2024: ‘Like finding myself again’: Milwaukee sexual abuse survivors make songs with Field Report

June 20, 2024: Waukesha Rotary Club awards 23 grants to non-profits and international groups

June 4, 2024: How One College is Extending Mental Health Services Beyond Students

May 2, 2024: Waukesha County Child Advocacy Center moving to The Women’s Center

April 30, 2024: Waukesha County Child Advocacy Center moves to The Women’s Center

April 25, 2024: Waukesha County employees honor Denim Day

April 18, 2024: Waukesha domestic violence advocate: the common mistakes that can deny restraining orders 

April 17, 2024: The Women’s Center Raises Awareness of Intergenerational Trauma for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

January 23, 2024: Where your Community Baby Shower donations go: The Women’s Center 

January 14, 2024: Protecting and promoting safe places to live 

January 10, 2024: 22nd year of the TMJ4 Community Baby Shower kicks off

November 17, 2023: Waukesha man convicted, sex trafficking acts across the country

August 31, 2023: Waukesha’s own Garden of Eaton

August 29, 2023: Former sheriff’s deputy and security guard for County Executive David Crowley gets probation in stalking case

June 28, 2023: Mission Possible Celebrates 1 Year of Helping the Community

May 8, 2023: Girl, 12, starts fundraiser to donate to Waukesha shelter

March 1, 2023: Waukesha business owner sexually assaulted in store

January 10, 2023: Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program Donates More Than $500,000 to Nonprofits Serving Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties

November 16, 2022: Brewers Community Foundation announces more Than $3.2 million raised in 2022 Brewers season

October 25, 2022: Holidays to help upgrade women’s shelters, G League picks and a trade rumor

October 20, 2022: Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, Kohler Co., and the Holidays Announce Commitment to Domestic Violence Support and Shelters Across Wisconsin

April 20, 2021: The Women’s Center: April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 24, 2021: ‘It’s pure hell’: As more people stayed home in 2020, domestic violence incidents skyrocketed in southeast Wisconsin

March 24, 2021: Here’s how some local police help identify domestic violence survivors, and warning signs you should look for

April 20, 2021: The Women’s Center Leads Community Efforts to Raise Awareness and Address Rape Culture During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

February 8, 2021: The Women’s Center in Waukesha will receive much-needed items from TMJ4 Community Baby Shower

January 26, 2021: Waukesha organization works to help victims of domestic violence during isolating pandemic

November 1, 2020: A Critical Lifeline: The Women’s Center Emergency Shelter

October 28, 2020: How The Lethality Assessment Program Helps To Prevent Domestic Homicide

October 19, 2020: Curious about the Purple Lightbulbs around Town?

October 11, 2020: That’s So Money: The Women’s Center

October 10, 2020: Domestic Violence Increases in 2020

October 6, 2020: Supporting Women Throughout the Pandemic and After

August 3, 2020: Domestic Violence Shelters Prank Calls

August 3, 2020: TikTok Man in Charge Prank

August 3, 2020: The Women’s Center targeted in prank call social media trend, reports 100 calls in 24-hour span

August 2, 2020: TikTok ‘challenge’ where callers ask to speak to ‘the man in charge’ targets The Women’s Center in Waukesha

July 31, 2020: Women’s Center in Waukesha receives hundreds of prank calls

July 31, 2020: Man in Charge’ Tik Tok Challenge Targets Waukesha Advocacy Group

April 28, 2020: ‘What if home is not safe?’ Milwaukee County provides resources for domestic violence during pandemic

April 28, 2020: Take a Break from Sweatpants and Leggings — Wear Jeans for a Purpose on April 29, Denim Day

April 15, 2020: Domestic violence calls increase

April 15, 2020: For Domestic Abuse Victims, Safer-At-Home Order Can Mean Trapped At Home

April 14, 2020: Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Getting help while under ‘Safer at Home’ order

April 13, 2020: A Safe Haven for Sexual Assault Survivors

April 2, 2020: The Women’s Center Anticipates Increase in Domestic Violence

March 27, 2020: The Women’s Center Remains Open During COVID-19 Crisis for Victims of Interpersonal Violence

March 24, 2020: ‘Abusers count on isolation:’ ‘Safer at Home’ not always the case for domestic violence victims

February 19, 2020: ‘Devastation:’ Milwaukee family found dead, Milwaukee mother burned, Kaukauna kids killed in 3 days’ time

January 24, 2020: Big outpouring of love and support for the Community Baby Shower

October 30, 2019: Women’s Center helps anyone in an abusive relationship

October 21, 2019: The Women’s Center Encourages Community Involvement During Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s Week of Action

October 13, 2019: The Women’s Center featured on Milwaukee’s Philanthropic Community brought to you by Ellenbecker Investment Group

October 13, 2019: The Warning Signs of Domestic Violence and How to Help

October 2019: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

September 29, 2019: Guest View: Deal with causes of domestic abuse

September 23, 2019: New report: 47 people in Wisconsin lost lives to domestic violence in 2018

September 23, 2019: Domestic violence killed 47 people in Wisconsin in 2018

September 23, 2019: New report examines Wisconsin’s domestic abuse problem

September 23, 2019: Annual Wisconsin Domestic Violence Homicide Report Released

September 22, 2019: The Women’s Center featured on That’s So Money

September 18, 2019: Tony Evers Announces More Than 60 New Assistant District Attorney Positions Across Wisconsin

June 15, 2019: Local business recognized for community involvement at county awards gala

May 8, 2019: The Women’s Center’s (em)Power Luncheon

April 23, 2019: The Women’s Center in Waukesha Combats Sexual Violence, Helps Survivors Heal

April 15, 2019: 2019 Waukesha County Awards Finalists and Winners Announced

April 15, 2019: The Women’s Center, Inc. Nonprofit Spotlight

April 5, 2019: The #MeToo movement inspired this Waukesha author to share her sexual assault journey through poetry

April 2, 2019: The Women’s Center Leads Community Efforts to Raise Awareness During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 8, 2019: County Kicks Off Online Donation Event

February 21, 2019: Parental burnout is a real thing, but you’re not alone. Here’s what you can do about it.

February 19, 2019: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February 5, 2019: The Women’s Center Partners with Local Schools, Youth Groups to Address Issue of Teen Dating Violence

October 18, 2018: Award-Winning Documentary About 2018 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Nadia Murad, Screening at New Jan Serr Studio

October 18, 2018: The Women’s Center Sponsors MKE Film Festival Movie, “On Her Shoulders,” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2018: The Women’s Center Leads Community Efforts During Domestic Violence Awareness Month

August 17, 2018: The Women’s Center is 2018’s “Gal-a-lotta” Awardee

May 10, 2018: The Women’s Center Anniversary Luncheon: Your Voice Has Power

April 25, 2018: U.S. Olympic Champion Aly Raisman Speaks To Crowd in Milwaukee

April 25, 2018: Gymnast Aly Raisman Speaks About Abuse at The Women’s Center’s Annual Luncheon

April 25, 2018: Your Voice Has Power: Gymnast Aly Raisman Inspires Young and Old

April 25, 2018: Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Speaks About Sexual Assault in Milwaukee

April 13, 2018: Waukesha Women’s Center Providing Special Deliveries This Mother’s Day

April 8, 2018: The Local Organization Teaming with Aly Raisman

April 5, 2018: Aly Raisman To Lead Talk During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 4 2018: Movers For Moms Donation Drive to Benefit Area Shelters

April 4, 2018: The Women’s Center Leads Efforts to Raise Awareness During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

February 13, 2018: The Women’s  Center Named 2018 Care-A-Lotta Recipient

February 1, 2018: Wisconsin Bills Seek to Eliminate Sales Tax on Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products

January 14, 2018: KTI Country Connection for January 14, 2018

January 16, 2018: Community Baby Shower Benefits The Women’s Center

January 19, 2018: 16th Annual Community Baby Shower a huge success

December 12, 2017: Holidays Bring Added Pressure To Domestic Violence Victims

December 6, 2017: Sexual Assault and Misconduct Awareness in Our Community

November 3, 2017: The Women’s Center gets volunteer help

October 26, 2017: Community Foundation grants distributed to county nonprofits

October 20, 2017: Tomchek Ace Hardware to host fundraiser Saturday for Women’s Center in Waukesha

October 5, 2017: The Women’s Center in Waukesha wants community to go purple during October

October 3, 2017: Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

October 3, 2017: The Women’s Center Leads Efforts to Break the Silence. Break the Cycle. #EndDomesticViolenceNow

August 24, 2017: Richards Group Allstate donates $1,000 to Women’s Center

August 6, 2017: Biker group helping battered women

July 9, 2017: Advocate Training and Volunteer Opportunities

June 2, 2017: Women and Girls Fund of Waukesha County gives nearly $85,000 in grants

May 30, 2017: Donation of new clothing to benefit Waukesha women starting careers

May 24, 2017: Women and Girls Fund donates nearly $85K to local nonprofits

May 19, 2017: WCTC hosts women’s clothing donation event

May 17, 2017: Alliance honors young professionals

May 2, 2017: Two Men and a Truck’s Pewaukee franchise collects donations for Movers for Moms campaign

April 25, 2017: Abductee survivor Elizabeth Smart to speak at The Women’s Center Luncheon

April 25, 2017: Elizabeth Smart brings her survival story to Milwaukee

April 21, 2017: Denim Day supports sexual assault victims

April 20, 2017: Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 14, 2017: From destitution to success: Memoir reflects on help author received from The Women’s Center

April 12, 2017: Donation drive to benefit women in local shelters

March 31, 2017: Bartolotta partners with The Women’s Center

March 31, 2017: The Women’s Center Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 31, 2017: Download the new Chris DeMay EP, ‘DEBTS,’ and support The Women’s Center of Waukesha

March 15, 2017: Plowshare presents 2017 Peacebuilder Awards

March 9, 2017: The Power of Giving

March 8, 2017: Making an Impact in Waukesha County

February 22, 2017: Shelters, pantries receiving food service upgrades

February 21, 2017: A Warm & Tasty Event Benefiting The Women’s Center

February 17, 2017: Honors within and without: Plowshare honors others and one of its own 

February 10, 2017: Soup & Soul Milwaukee names The Women’s Center as 2017 beneficiary

February 10, 2017: The Women’s Center awarded 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

February 7, 2017: The Women’s Center Awarded Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

February 7, 2017: Soup & Soul Milwaukee Names The Women’s Center as 2017 Beneficiary

January 23, 2017: Plowshare – Peacebuilder Press Release

January 9, 2017: Brookfield teen accused of sexually assaulting girl