On Tuesday October 5, 2021, Newport Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation was announced in partnership with the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Newport and Bristol counties. Delivered on the steps of City Hall,…
Members of the press: Please utilize the FULL PRESS RELEASE which contains contact information and a high-resolution photo. Jessica Walsh The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) of Newport & Bristol Counties is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Walsh as…
The Women's Resource Center is hiring a Domestic Violence Advocate Associate. This individual will provide immediate crisis intervention, safety planning, support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence at the WRC, both via the agency’s hotline and at our confidential Safe…
Original Source: Newport Neighbors Magazine, April 2020By Ashley Bendiksen The year was 1977, when a small group of committed women banded together and set up shop in a small office in Newport. Their goal was to provide a centralized location…