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.…
Johanna had been in an abusive relationship for several years with her longtime boyfriend until family gave her the push she needed to get out. She fled from her abuser and found refuge here in RI with relatives. Johanna had…
It’s always amazing to hear stories about women who dare to dream big and create their own happy ending. Jane first reached out for help and reported she was living with her parents, who despite their cultural beliefs, were supporting…
Ruth had been in a relationship for about two years, everything was perfect until she became pregnant. Her boyfriend’s demeanor changed over night. He became protective and vigilant over her every move. Once their son was born, Ruth decided she…
Lauren had been in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend for several years before she moved out and took her child with her. She had been physically abused and even took the blame for felony charges her boyfriend has committed.…
Derrik was married to a woman and has two young boys. He worked as a commercial fisherman so was away at sea for days. When he would return, his wife would always be drunk, drugged up, and the children neglected.…
Jessica had been facing longtime verbal, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse from her boyfriend. Her boyfriend would make threats not only to her but to her family members that if they ever told anyone about their relationship, they would pay…