Dear Friends, Happy Spring! Although I've been struggling more than is typical to adjust to the clocks changing this past week, I am enjoying the longer daylight hours and warming weather. This month we have so many highlights that are…
Dear Friends, Seeing the world carpeted in fresh snow always takes my breath away. There is magic in the seemingly instantaneous transformation of the dull colors of winter, especially in late February, when the itch for spring has started to…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 28, 2023For more information: Jessica Walsh at jwalsh@wrcnbc.org THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER IS ON THE MOVE Newport, RI -- The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) was founded in 1977 and today serves the entire East Bay with activities…
Dear Friends, I am writing this note in an echo-y, bare office. It has been a bittersweet month here at the WRC as we sort, organize, pack, and move out of this beautiful old building we have called home for…
Dear Friends, Each week in December my 6 year old gets a prompt to choose a charity that supports a different broad category (children, animals, the oceans, etc.) Within that category, she chooses a specific cause that is meaningful to…
Dear Friends, As I write this, the house is filled with the smell of freshly baked gingerbread biscotti and roasted chestnuts. My kid is happily snuggled up watching PBS Kids, having just finished our annual reading of “If You Lived During…
Dear Friends, When I read through this newsletter, I was struck by the sheer number of people and organizations that are doing so much to ensure survivors have the supports they need to get and stay safe. Every story this…
Dear Friends, Domestic violence awareness month is a good reminder that each of us has a role to play in the prevention of domestic violence in our community. That may look like reaching out to a friend, family member, or…
October 12, 2022 For further information: Jessica Walsh, Executive Director, Women’s Center jwalsh@wrcnbc.org or 401-236-8345. THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER LOOKS TO THE FUTURE NEWPORT --- The Women’s Resource Center has grown to serve more than 1,200 clients annually throughout the East…
Dear Friends, We have a lot of exciting things to share with you this month! Before we dive in, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the devastation this hurricane season has caused to date. Among the many impacts…