Main Program: Women’s Resource Center: Steve Wade introduced Juliette Schultz-Executive Director, Marcia Heller - Development Director, and Jayne Hayes – Board Chairman of this essential organization for women’s advocacy in our 4-county community. The Mission of WRC : To Protect, Shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic violence. The primary elements of this necessary service are: - A Helpline answered 24/7/365 - Every day of the year;
- Emergency Shelter and Housing advocacy;
- Confidential One on One group support;
- On-Call staff to respond to victims of sexual assault at Munson Medical Center;
- Legal advocacy, referrals and resources.
Marcia Heller spoke to our member Rotarians about the essential work the WRC has been engaged in over several years. Last year they have serviced: 775 Survivors, 115 Women and 88 Children. Marcia told us a true story called: “A Brave Survivor’s Story”. It was heart-warming! |