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Working to end violence
June 2019
GiveBackParty Supporting Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
May 2019
Woman’s Club Makes Annual Donations
Bethel Public Schools Presents CHAMP Award to Women’s Center
DANBURY DINNER RAISES THOUSANDS FOR NONPROFIT
Bethel businesses holding a royal baby shower
April 2019
WCSU hosts art exhibit to raise awareness about sexual assault
Women’s Center Spring Direct Service Volunteer Training Session
Teal ribbons in Downtown Ridgefield raise sexual assault awareness
March 2019
Women’s Center Offers Men’s Support Group Voices of Courage
February 2019
Jazzercise sets Women’s Center benefit
Danbury and New Milford Hospitals Honored by Women’s Center at April 5th Event
Editorial: A potential game-changer in #MeToo movement
Fairfield County Nonprofits Join Forces To Fight Sexual Violence
Hearts Full of Hope for Victims of Domestic Abuse, Women’s Center Holds 11th Annual Breakfast
December 2018
Warning signs came before Bethel woman was killed
Hawley Third Grade Spreads Kindness Through Pajamas And Books
Women’s Center Announces Direct Service Volunteer Training
Bethel Police Stuff a Cruiser Toy Drive on December 15 Benefits Women’s Center
November 2018
Ridgefielders Dance for The Women’s Center in January at Ridgefield Playhouse
October 2018
‘Challenge Gender Stereotypes’ planned
Cops to host 5K to benefit Women’s Center Nov. 4
Gab & GROW – Women’s Center of Greater Danbury & Healthy Relationships
Setting a New Standard: How a Community Foundation Is Taking on Sexual Violence
September 2018
More than one thousand locals walk to end domestic violence
Fairfield County Nonprofits Join Forces To Fight Sexual Violence
Women Rockin Ridgefield Benefits The Women’s Center on September 21
Klickers Hair Studio in Newtown Hosts 8th Annual Cut-A-Thon to Support The Women’s Center
The Women’s Center Gears Up for SafeWalk on Sunday, September 30!
August 2018
Grassroots effort spurs change in gymnastics culture
July 2018
Women’s Center Seeks Candidates for Direct Service Volunteer Training
Women’s Center, local gym to host abuse prevention workshops
SafeWalk Kickoff Meeting on July 17
June 2018
Women’s Center Names Ridgefield Resident Alex Fischetti Honorary SafeWalk Chair!
Teen Dating Violence Workshop at the Ridgefield Library on Tuesday
State awards $991,000 to Danbury Women’s Center for renovations
Women’s Center Receives State Bonding Award
May 2018
The Women’s Center Seeks Candidates for Special Events Manager Position
Bond Commission expected to approve money for Women’s Center
Purple Party on the Patio June 6 to benefit the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
April 2018
Church concert to benefit Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Coffee for a Cause Monday April 23
Teal Ribbons Signal Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Teal Ribbons Raise Awareness About Sexual Assault
Esty case should act as warning on harassment issues, experts say
WCSU teams up with Women’s Center to host Step Up’ Against Sexual Assault event on April 4
March 2018
Redding teacher to speak at Women’s Center gala
Women’s Center Announces Guest Speaker Michelle Pranger for Spring Fundraiser An Evening Together
Connecticut considers changes to sexual assault statute of limitations
WCSU, Danbury women’s center to host ‘Clothesline Project’
Giving Women and Families Hope for Lives Free Of Sexual Assault and Violence
February 2018
Dozens of Danbury-area nonprofits gear up for Thursday’s ‘Giving Day’
Women’s Center Celebrates Pat Zachman!
The Women’s Center is hiring a full time Bilingual Bicultural Family Counselor
Artists sought to help raise awareness
Nonprofit workshop focuses on self-confidence, media
Town sets sexual harassment, bullying seminar for Feb. 16
Lollipops and quizzes at WCSU help raise awareness about dating violence
Ms President US Learns About Media and Self-Image Thanks to the Women’s Center
Direct Service Volunteers Needed at The Women’s Center
January 2018
The Women’s Center to Hold 10th Annual Hearts of Hope Breakfast on February 7
John Royce, Hillel Goldman and Paul Steinmetz: Men take a stand
December 2017
Hawley Third Grade Kindness Spreads
Women’s Center offers child trafficking prevention education program
The Women’s Center is Seeking Candidates for Manager of Residential Services
Women’s Center to Honor Ingersoll Auto at 2018 Gala
Yoga Dimensions Postpones Half Of Holiday Yogathon
Yogathon Scheduled At Yoga Dimensions To Benefit Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
November 2017
Fans of GKR: A Force For Good is Spearheaded by Lynn Cohen
Women’s Center Awarded Grant to Build Residential Facility for Women and Children
Danbury gets $1.3 million state grant to clean factory site for women’s shelter
Yoga Dimensions Holiday Yogathon To Benefit Women’s Center Of Greater Danbury
Bank workers walk for Women’s Center
Two Planks fundraiser supports women’s organizations
FREE Healing Yoga Begins Tonight at The Women’s Center
October 2017
Well Deserved Kudos to the President & CEO of the Women’s Center of Danbury
Jacqueline Smith: Talking about sexual harassment, and stopping it
Community Partners Join SPHERE for Halloween Fun!
Fairfield County Bank employees walk for the Women’s Center
Zachman named Heart of Women Award winner
Women’s Centers mark Domestic Violence Awareness month
Safety First! (A Safe Sex Talk)
Women’s Center Leader to Receive Women’s Award
In honor of Domestic Awareness Month, The Women’s Center Announces Poster Contest for Kids
Ridgefielder is top SafeWalk fundraiser for three consecutive years!
Letter: Thank you, Village Tavern
September 2017
SafeWalk: Women’s Center to receive steps of support Sunday
Ross Bread to bring sweet birthday joy to Women’s Center residents
The Women’s Center is Seeking Candidates for Residential Counselor
Women’s Center Fall Support Group Schedule
Women’s Center to hold 11th Annual Safe Walk on October 1
Village Tavern to host fundraiser for Women’s Center Sept. 18
Women’s Center ‘Safe Walk’ set for Oct. 1 at Danbury Mall
Brookfield’s Dancing Stars to benefit The Women’s Center on September 15
August 2017
Danbury Women’s Center offering free support group for girls
Danbury’s Women’s Center seeking volunteers
Women’s Center Holds Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Certification Program this Fall
Women’s Center Safe Walk Planned for October 1
July 2017
Brookfield’s Dancing Stars Charity Gala Benefits The Women’s Center
June 2017
Cultural Alliance of Western CT hosts Open Mic Night
Dine at Gallo this weekend & support The Women’s Center
State Legislature passes bill to strengthen domestic violence laws
May 2017
Cultural Alliance of Western CT Pairs Writers with Art Exhibits @287 Gallery
Danbury women’s shelter plan advances
Cultural Alliance of Western CT Pairs Writers with Art Exhibits @287 Gallery
The Women’s Center Hosts FREE Court Advocacy Workshop on Thursday
Danbury Women’s Center seeking applicants for its crisis intervention classes
Women’s Center Hosts Free Divorce Support Workshop on Thursday
Women’s Center Holds Campus Safety Lecture at the Bethel Public Library
Women’s Center Spring Direct Service Volunteer Training Available
April 2017
Giving Thanks: Women’s Center thanks law enforcement — and others
Step Up Against Sexual Assault
Class warns teens about “red flags” on human trafficking
Generous Bidder Donates $800 to Danbury’s Women’s Center to Sit-In on ‘The Ethan and Lou Show’
The Women’s Center Gala Raises More Than 200K & Honors Local Law Enforcement
Danbury Women’s Center to honor local law enforcement
March 2017
Clothesline Project: Bringing Awareness to Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
Letter: Community comes together to empower girls
Women’s Center Honors Law Enforcement at Gala
Trauma Conscious Yoga Class at Yoga Dimensions in Newtown Benefits The Women’s Center
Newtown Co-Workers Make A Difference At Women’s Center Of Danbury
Danbury factory site could be home to women’s housing
Women’s Center Offers Divorce Support for Parents and Children
February 2017
Women’s Center Offers FREE Healing Yoga Class on Thursdays
Women’s Center Honors Law Enforcement at Gala on April 7
The Women’s Center Spotlights Education at 9th Annual Hearts of Hope Breakfast
January 2017
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury to host breakfast
Domestic violence reports increase in state in 2016
The Women’s Center receives donation from Ridgefield Chorale
Women’s Center Hearts of Hope Breakfast Honors Barbara Cottingham & Lynne Phillips
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury to run domestic violence, sexual assault training sessions
Annual breakfast in February for Women’s Center
December 2016
Alcohol problems decline at WCSU; reporting on dating violence launched
Ridgefield Businesses Join Forces to Help Abused Women at Ladies Night Out
Women’s Center Of Greater Danbury Welcomes Attorney To Board
November 2016
New Milford stylists receive domestic violence education
Experts Give Bethel Area Parents Advice On Sexting, Healthy Relationships
October 2016
Newtown hair studio raises money to support domestic violence victims
Healthy relationships: Talking to your kids
Students At Danbury’s WestConn March On Campus To Stop Sexual Violence
WCSU students take pledge vs. sexual violence
Tuesday night candlelights in Danbury to stop domestic violence
Advocates decry probation in Bethel case
State battles child trafficking
Klickers Hair Studio to Host Annual Cut-a-Thon to Benefit Women’s Center
New Milford football players participate in ‘Safe Walk’
Parenting forum about sexting coming to Ridgefield library
Parenting the #Selfie Generation Series talks Sexting & Hooking Up on November 1
Hundreds Participate in SafeWalk to Support The Women’s Center
September 2016
Spread awareness about domestic and sexual violence
Western Connecticut State Football Organizes Food Drive
Danbury athletes join prevention effort
The Women’s Center Offers Classes for Teens Beginning October 5
Rotary Club Of Ridgefield Gives Grant To Danbury Woman’s Center
Since 2000, 231 killed by intimate partners in Connecticut
Women’s Center Gears Up for 10th Annual SafeWalk
Police: Rape cases down sharply in 2016
Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services Earns $1,750 for the Women’s Center
August 2016
The Women’s Center interactive workshop Act Out educates & informs SPHERE members
The Women’s Center Particpates in Annual “Birdies for Charity” Program
The Women’s Center is currently hiring part-time Residential Counselors
July 2016
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury – Fall Direct Service Training
Women’s Center Gears Up for 10th Annual SafeWalk
‘Anyone can be abused; everyone deserves support’
The Women’s Center is Benefiting Charity of Brookfield’s Dancing Stars Charity Gala
ASC Gives Back. Raises Money for The Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
June 2016
Toddlers, the elderly & everyone in between: The Women’s Center can help
May 2016
Registration now open for Direct Service Volunteer Training at The Women’s Center
April 2016
April 22-27, 2016: Spotlight and Singin’ In The Rain
On Stage in Ridgefield on Sunday: African-American Women Throughout History
Women’s Center Honors Praxair at Tonight’s 14th Annual Gala
March 2016
11 questions that can save a life
Loophole allows rapists to claim parental rights
Your Old Cell Phone Could Save a Woman’s Life
WCSU to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Full Day Program
Donate Your Old Cell Phone & Support The Women’s Center
February 2016
The Women’s Center Annual Gala Planned for Friday, April 8
Praxair proudly supports the Women’s Center
We’re here to talk about it, sexting that is
January 2016
Women’s Center Hearts of Hope Breakfast Planned for February 3
October 2015
Nearly 1,000 walk to end domestic violence
Tremendous Turnout & Support for Safe Walk Benefiting the Women’s Center
Moms, Tigers reprise roll in Safewalk
Walk to End Domestic Violence tomorrow at the Danbury Fair Mall
September 2015
Walk to End Domestic Violence on October 4 at the Danbury Fair Mall
Get a New Look for a Good Cause at the Cut-A-Thon fundraiser for the Women’s Center
August 2015
Walk to End Domestic Violence on October 4 at the Danbury Fair Mall
Women’s Center awarded $20,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
July 2015
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury gets $10K grant
Women’s Center Receives 8K Grant from Petit Family Foundation
Appreciates Sen. Boucher’s support of restraining order bill
June 2015
Police: Half Of Local Domestic Abuse Responses Involve ‘High Danger’ Threat
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Learn about how you can be part of the 2015 SafeWalk benefiting The Women’s Center
April 2015
Doggie Fun Zone Benefitting Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
The Women’s Center Celebrates 40 Years of Service with Grand Gala
The Mary Kay Foundation: Shelter Grant Applications Open!
February 2015
Don’t Miss “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” on Feb. 25
Kathy Graham honored by Women’s Center
AIM dance performance to aid women’s center
‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’: Film charts women’s lib movement
Spring Volunteer Training Session at the Women’s Center
Hopeful Hearts & Changed Lives: The Women’s Center Celebrates 40 Years & Honors Kathy Graham
The Palace Danbury & The Women’s Center unite during Women’s History Month
January 2015
Yoga Dimensions To Support Women’s Center
Yoga at Yoga Dimensions in Newtown benefits The Women’s Center
“I Am OKAY” group open to seniors
Be part of the soolution & help the Women’s Center stop the violence in 2015
I Am OK! Reclaiming Your Self-esteem Support Group
December 2014
November 2014
Anxiety Support Group Meets in New Milford Next Month
October 2014
Sunrise Rotary helps center, pantry
Drop in crime welcome, but some areas still need work
Avon donates $20,000 to local women’s center
Ridgefield football team to join Sunday’s domestic violence awareness walk
Ridgefield High football team joining Women’s Center of Greater Danbury Safe Walk
The Women’s Center Plans Events for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 2014
State hot line helps Spanish-speaking abuse victims find help
Murph’s Turf: Football players, moms to walk in right direction
Salsa day in Danbury to benefit Women’s Center
Women’s Center receives $20K for domestic violence program
Dance a day away for the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Fall Volunteer Training Session at the Women’s Center
Salsa day (and night) in Danbury
Danbury Women’s Center Will Present to Ridgefield Sunrise Rotary on Sept. 2
August 2014
The Women’s Center presents Fall “Project Be” Program Girls Groups
Local Photographer Donates Proceeds of Photo Shoots to Women’s Center
The Women’s Center Offers Fall Support Groups
July 2014
Did you know? The Women’s Center Educates
Women’s Center “SafeWalk” Kick Off Meeting Planned
Want to be part of the Women’s Center “Community Education” Team?
HamletHub Happy Hour Supports The Women’s Center
June 2014
The Women’s Center is Having a FUNdraiser at Gallo Ristorante on June 19
April 2014
Shelter services need bolstering
March 2014
Danbury-area residents played key roles in quest for equal rights for women
The Women’s Center plans “Carnival” themed Gale for April 4
Western talks about sexual assault
Virginia Young to be Honored by Women’s Center of Greater Danbury at 12th Annual Gala
4/11/19
Women’s Center Honors Danbury & New Milford Hospitals at Annual Dinner
4/8/19
Spring Direct Service Volunteer Training Scheduled
3/6/19
Dr Jackson Katz to Speak at Women’s Center Spring Dinner
6/1/18
State Bonding Awarded to Women’s Center
3/14/18
Women’s Center Announces Guest Speaker for 2018 Annual Dinner
2/26/18
Women’s Center Marks President & CEO’s 25th Anniversary this April
1/30/18
Spring 2018 Direct Service Volunteer Training Session
12/11/17
NOT A #NUMBER Prevention Program at the Women’s Center
8/28/17
Fall “Project Be” Girls Groups at the Women’s Center
8/10/17
Fall Direct Service Volunteer Training
5/2/17
Danbury, Connecticut
Spring Direct Service Volunteer Training Session
4/19/17
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Honors Law Enforcement Partners at Gala
2/22/17
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Honors Law Enforcement at Gala
1/17/17
Danbury, Connecticut
Ridgefield Chorale Raises $3,500 for Women’s Center
1/10/17
Danbury, Connecticut
Cultural Alliance of Western Ct’s call to artists in support of Women’s Center’s efforts to increase awareness of domestic violence
12/2/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Winter Volunteer Training Session at the Women’s Center
10/31/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Educates Community During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
9/12/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Everyone Deserves a SAFEWALK!
3/28/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offers Spring Support Groups
3/3/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Joins NO MORE Challenge on Crowdrise
2/25/16
Danbury, Connecticut
“Projecto Tu” for Hispanic Girls at the Women’s Center
2/23/16
Danbury, Connecticut
“Project Be” Girls Groups at the Women’s Center
2/1/16
Danbury, Connecticut
Divorce Support Group for Children & their Parents
11/2/15
Danbury, Connecticut
“The Hunting Ground” Screening at WCSU
9/15/15
Danbury, Connecticut
Everyone Deserves a SAFEWALK!
9/8/15
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offers Fall Support Groups
8/4/15
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center awarded $20,000 from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
7/16/15
Danbury, Connecticut
Petit Family Foundation Awards Grant to Women’s Center
3/23/15
Danbury, Connecticut
The Women’s Center Celebrates 40 Years of Service at Annual Gala
3/2/15
Danbury, Connecticut
“Project Be” Girls Groups at the Women’s Center
2/10/15
Danbury, Connecticut
Spring Volunteer Training Session at the Women’s Center
11/3/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offers Winter Anxiety Workshop in New Milford
9/9/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Everyone Deserves a SAFEWALK!
8/21/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Fall Volunteer Training Session at the Women’s Center
8/18/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offers Fall Support Groups
8/12/14
Danbury, Connecticut
“Project Be” Girls Groups at the Women’s Center
6/24/14
Danbury, Connecticut
$16,500 grant sustains local women’s empowerment series
4/2/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offers Spring Support Groups
3/10/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Virginia Young to be Honored by Women’s Center at 12th Annual Gala
2/25/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Offering Spring “Project Be” Groups
2/4/14
Danbury, Connecticut
“Open House” st the Women’s Center
1/29/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Schedules Spring Volunteer Certification Class
1/14/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Women’s Center Annual Breakfast February 5th
1/13/14
Danbury, Connecticut
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Women’s Center