OUR MISSION
Providing P.E.A.C.E.
The Mission of The Women’s Center is provide programs and services in Marquette and Alger Counties that Protect, Educate, Advocate, Counsel, and Empower
The Women’s Center believes that every individual is entitled to dignity and respect, and that women and men should be treated equally under the law and by society in general. No individual should be discriminated against or limited by society based on age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, career choice, sexual orientation, or other circumstances of legitimate life choices.
The Women’s Center advocates for change in the larger society to eliminate bias and to enhance the ability of all individuals to be fully functioning members of society. The Women’s Center provides services in a non-judgmental and supportive manner to individuals as they make decisions for their lives.
Protecting
24/7 Acute Intervention Services
Safe Emergency Shelter
Personal Protection Orders
Educating
24/7 Information Line
Referral Services
Workshops and Training
Advocating
Resource Support
Victim Housing Activism
Court Support
Counseling
24/7 Help Line
Individual Counseling
Support Groups
Empowering
24/7 Resource Line
Housing Assistance
Legal Consultation
Meet Our Director
Beth Casady
I have been involved with the organization for over fifteen years as a supporter and as a former board member. I have always had a passion for equality and fairness in our world, particularly with women and children, which is one of the reasons I love my work here. The people I get to work with here are refreshing, dynamic, and committed to helping people who have domestic or sexual violence in their lives. They are wonderful, giving people. I feel that we make a difference in the world for the clients that we touch and that is very rewarding. It is never a dull moment in our world!
Meet Our Board
JoAnne Garrow
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
Greg Eckert
BRICKLAYER, RETIRED
Dennis Roubal
FINANCIAL PLANNER
John Centko
DEPARTMENT HEAD FOR TECHNOLOGY & OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCES, NMU
Marlene Mottes
ALGER COUNTY RESIDENT
Wendy Rautio
SR. ACCOUNT, UPPCO
Abigail Kauffman Wyche
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT HEAD OF SOCIAL WORK, NMU
Brianna Sartin
NMU STUDENT, MARKETING MAJOR NMU
Lucy Grove
HR DIRECTOR, RANGE BANK
Mary Moe
OPERATIONS MANAGER, MARQUETTE CO-OP
News Bulletin
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Our work with with domestic and sexual violence survivors may not always be the easiest, but it certainly is the most rewarding. JOIN US!
Starting pay is very good for our area and we have benefits for full time staff. We are looking for fulltime Resident Advocate and fulltime Resource Advocate,
You can view the job descriptions at wcmqt.org/employment/
Email your resume and a cover letter to contact@wcmqt.org or to the address on The Women's Center website. No phone calls, please.
There is still time to donate to our campaign! Go to wcmqt.org/give/ and on the form indicate 200 Good Men. If you want to make a donation In Honor of In Memory of, simply type that in - thank you!
Women’s Center of Marquette 200 Good Men campaign underway
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The Women's Center 200 Good Men campaign is underway, it's geared towards engaging men to show solidarity through donationsThank you Lakeshore Skin & Body!
During Blueberry Fest they are offering their glowing HydraFacial Eye Perks with Payment for the perks as a donation, and the proceeds will go to benefit The Women's Center!
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Imagine how it would feel to have to choose between your pet’s safety and your own. In Marquette and Alger Counties, the Sasawin Safe Haven program of the Women’s Center makes the choice between personal and pet safety unnecessary for people escaping domestic violence, writes Sasawin Safe Haven ...Our very own Maggie Morgan is the author. Thank you, Maggie.
Join our Good Men campaign: wcmqt.org/give/ and give in honor of in memory of someone if you'd like....
Women's Center offices in Ishpeming, Marquette and Munising are closed for the 4th of July federal holiday.
We will reopen on Tuesday, July 6.
Our support line is always available 24/7 906-226-6611!!
WE ARE HERE!
Happy 4th of July. Here is to celebrating equity, equality, inclusion, diversity,
and to basic human rights…...
this is what our constitution
and our country is based upon.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!!!
One of our regular Good Men donors sent us this note on why he donates during the 200 GM campaign...... "my mother was the recipient of DV at the hands of her husband, my father. As a good Catholic, she was told she had to stay in a toxic marriage. But my very strong maternal grandmother convinced her to refuse to be victimized by both her husband and her church, and she left the marriage, saving me in the process. She paid a price, but saved her life and mine." Thank you for sharing.
We will be in the Ishpeming 4th of July Parade on July 3rd at 10:30 am and in the Trenary parade on July 4 at 11:00 am collecting those keys you do not need anymore for our Key Project.
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR KEYS TO GIVE US!!! See you there!
200 Good Men - still time to be a part of this campaign, raising funds for The Women's Center programs !Have you STEPPED UP to be a Good Men in our campaign? Women can too!
You can donate online: wcmqt.org/give/ Be sure to mark 200 Good Men under general fund, or who you want to honor or in memory of for recognition. Thank you!
Our shelter has been full for months now with many children and their mothers. One cute little boy and his mom made our shelter staff a cake - how cute is this?!? This is how we are rewarded - by this sweetness that just makes you smile from ear to ear.......
Support the Women’s Center!Our 2021 Campaign is kicking off!! Be one of our 200 good men who will show UP, stand UP, speak UP against domestic and sexual violence in our society!!
June 9th is the next group - call us for more information!The Women’s Center Sexual Assault Therapy Group starts this Wednesday at 3 pm with our SA Therapist, Rachel, LMSW. It is in-person as well as on-line.
Call Rachel at 906-225-1346, ext 209 for location and more information. If she is not available, call 906-225-1346 and ask whoever answers about the group. WE ARE HERE!
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED**
If anyone is interested in volunteering to be a part of our Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) or Domestic Violence Advocacy Team (DVAT) feel free to reach out to Heather at (906) 225-1346 ext. 211.
In support of Pride Month 2021, the Women’s Center would like to raise awareness for the LGBTQ+ community. As a community, the LGBTQ+ population faces much higher rates of intimate partner and sexual violence.
-According to the CDC, 44% of lesbian women and 61% of bisexuals women have reported experiencing rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner compared to 35% of heterosexual women.
-26% of gay men, 37% of bisexual men and 29% heterosexual men reported experiencing rape, physical violence and/or talking by an intimate partner at some point in their lifetime.
-According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, 47% of transgender people have reported experiencing sexual assault as some point in their life time.
-The 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey found that more than half (54%) of transgender and non-binary respondents experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetimes.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. There is NO “typical victim.” Victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault come from all walks of life, varying age groups, all backgrounds, all communities, all education levels, all economic levels, all cultures, all ethnicities, all religions, all abilities, and all lifestyles (ncadv.org). The Women’s Center believes that every individual is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect, and that all people should be treated equally under the law and by society in general. No individual should be discriminated against or limited by society based on age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact the Women’s Center at (906) 225-1346 or our 24-hour hotline at (906) 226-6611.
**additional LGBTQ+ resources**
Love is Respect Hotline: 1-866-331-99474 (24/7) or Text “loveis” 22522
The Anti-Violence Project: Hotline 212-714-1124 Bilingual 24/7
LGBT National Help Center: National Hotline 1-888-843-4564 or National Youth Talkline (1-800-246-7743)
FORGE (reduces the impact of trauma on trans/non-binary survivors): forge-forward.org/
"How many years has it taken people to realize that we are all brothers and sisters and human beings in the human race?" –Marsha P. Johnson
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The Women’s Center Sexual Assault Therapy Group starts this Wednesday at 3 pm with our SA Therapist, Rachel, LMSW. It is in-person as well as on-line.
Call Rachel at 906-225-1346, ext 209 for location and more information. If she is not available, call 906-225-1346 and ask whoever answers about the group. WE ARE HERE!
Remember and honor all who have lost their lives in battle to protect our most precious right, freedom. On Memorial Day, The Women’s Center offices will be closed but our 24/7 support line & emergency shelter is always available: 906-226-6611. We are here.
Grand Marais Outfitters in Grand Marais s another drop off site for you to drop off your old keys for our Happiness Key Project.
Help us collect 1,000 unwanted keys that you or others may have lying around and do not use. We have an exciting project for which we are using them that we will be sharing with you over the next few weeks.
Do you accept used cellphones? I have an iphone I no longer use and would like to donate it to the Center.
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How to Give
State and federal funding covers two-thirds of the annual operating costs including all of the programs and staff who provide direct client services. None of that funding though is used to cover costs of having Harbor House, marketing our services, educational materials, or the offices in Marquette or Munising for domestic and sexual violence crisis support and advocacy.
This is paid through individual and corporate donations, community grants, third party fundraisers, Women’s Center, Inc. annual fundraisers, and our through revenue that is generated from our resale shop, Pak Ratz.
THRIFT SHOP
Visit our Thrift Shop at 1310 S. Front Street between 10:00am and 5:00pm, Monday – Friday or 10:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday.
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