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,…
Dear friends, This month we celebrate connection and community with a series of stories that highlight the power of connection to transform communities. I want to take a moment to celebrate a personal celebration that emerged from connections made at…
June 25, 2021 Women's Resource CenterServing: Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, East Providence, Newport and Jamestown. Staff is communicating at this time via phone, text and video to continue to deliver core services and meet client needs.We…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and each week we will be sharing one way you can take action to support those experiencing abuse in our community. This week, we encourage you to advocate for domestic violence supports at your…
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…
Message from the Interim Executive Director March 17, 2020 Dear Friends: The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has hit home locally, and the Women’s Resource Center has responded by transitioning to remote services, effective yesterday.This means that staff in our Newport and…
To our clients and community, We have been closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation. We are deeply concerned about the health and safety of our clients and broader community. In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, and…
It was a long journey for Georgia to be able to feel confident in herself to get a divorce from her abuser. She was connected to RI legal aid and she was able to obtain support in getting her divorce.…