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, 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…
NEWPORT, R.I. (October 28, 2021) – Newport Mental Health and Women’s Resource Center (WRC) have received designation as LGBTQ Safe Zones by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI). These are the first two Newport County agencies to become part…
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…
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…
Tanya has had a long road. Her abuser forced her to leave their home, after a 13-year long marriage, with her daughter in the middle of the night. With nowhere to go and no resources, she called the Women's Resource…