The Women's Resource Center hosted it's annual Men Who Make A Difference Gala last Friday evening, April 21st at Gurney's Newport Resort and Marina. Sixteen men who have done good deeds in their community were celebrated for their accomplishments. It…
The Men Who Make A Difference (MWMAD) Gala celebrates men who work within our Rhode Island community to make positive and lasting change. This event promises to be an inspiring and memorable evening featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing and…
Click Here to see a video about what it means to be a "Men Who Make A Difference."
Residents of Newport’s North End neighborhood have a new place to go for their health and wellness needs as well as to meet their neighbors and socialize. The Florence Gray Center wellness hub, at 1 York Street, is now officially…
Tackling the all-important issue of domestic violence prevention is a complex task, and Jessica Walsh has been leading the effort at Women’s Resource Center (WRC) for the past 13 years. As director of prevention, Jessica is tasked with making sure…
The Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run is a 4 mile run/walk produced by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. This event is not-for-profit and 100% of proceeds will go to support local not-for-profits, like ours! * October 21, 2018 * 7am:…
Purple has long been associated with military bravery and royalty (and was famously favored by a Princely musician). But why has it become the color of Domestic Violence Awareness Month? The internet provides a few different answers, but according to an article on DomesticShelters.org, the decision to use…
Women’s Resource Center invites you to purchase a commemorative brick that will become part of the garden walkway at its Newport office. Your gift of $100 will fund a 4” x 8” paver, which can be engraved with the name of your family, business, organization or someone…
As a nonprofit agency serving Newport and Bristol Counties, Women’s Resource Center (WRC) relies on various funding sources to provide advocacy, education and support to victims of domestic violence and their families. The annual appeal is one of the most important revenue sources in achieving our community outreach…
Breaking free of domestic violence often requires the victim to be involved in the judicial system. Since this can be an intimidating experience, Women’s Resource Center offers the services of a court advocate. One of WRC’s longest serving advocates is Susan Alexander. Susan worked for 20 years as a registered nurse. In 2007,…