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
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
🌈🌈🌈 UP Pride would love to have the WC join us for Ride with Pride🌈🌈🌈 fb.me/e/1hz8PnXUb
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.
Calling: survivors of domestic violence to participate in research!
Have you experienced domestic violence, harassment, or stalking during COVID-19? Are you over 18 years old?
Participate in one or two confidential interviews to share your experiences of domestic violence and the COVID-19 pandemic. The interview will be conducted virtually and scheduled at your convenience. A $40 check will be provided for each interview.
Please contact Paige Sweet, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan by text, phone call, or email. psweet@umich.edu 515-991-4213
A Pop-Up COVID Vaccination Clinic will be held from 9:00-noon this Saturday, May 22nd at the Marquette Farmers Market. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be offered.
A valid drivers license will be required. No appointment necessary.
The Happiness Key Project: Our goal is to collect 1,000 of unwanted keys that you or others may have lying around in a junk drawer or anywhere you have stashed them away. We have an exciting project for which we are using them that we will be sharing with you over the next few weeks.
You can drop off your old keys at these locations:, Alger County: Chatham Co-op, Kassel’s Rumley, Munising Public Library, Alger County Sheriff Office, Munising Police Department, Women’s Center Alger County (101 Court St). Marquette County:
Marquette Food Co-op, Kassel’s Beaver Grove, Kassel’ Midway, Ishpeming Public Library, Tourist Park Office , Gwinn Public Library, Ishpeming Township Hall, Marquette County Sheriff Office, Women’s Center Marquette (Pakratz), Women’s Center Gwinn (AF Museum), Women’s Center Ishpeming (Gossard Bldg.)
Starting May 25, the Domestic Violence Support Group will be meeting in person again. The group will take place every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm and is open to both shelter residents and outreach clients.
The DV Support Group provides educational information about domestic violence and how it impacts survivors. Skills taught include improving self-worth, coping skills, and processing feelings. Participants are able to share experiences while also learning from one another.
Contact Hailee for details about participation at (906) 226-6611.
We are excited to be launching a Sexual Assault Therapy Group.
The group will begin meeting in June and will be offered in a hybrid fashion. Please call Rachel, the SA Therapist, at the Women’s Center for more information regarding time and location.
Phone Number: 906-225-1346 ext. 209
Happy mother’s day to all those who are mothers and to those who mentor and guide children daily in such motherly fashion. 🌷
Our Alger Advocate is moving and we are looking for a dynamic individual to work in Munising, site of our Alger County office, to provide advocacy, outreach and support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Go to wcmqt.org/employment/ for more information.
Memorial Day Community Take Out Picnic!! This is not a WC event, just sharing....
Reserve your free picnic meal(s) by completing this form. Yes, it's FREE!
Pick up times are between 11am and 1 pm. Yep, still FREE!!! No fine print!!! We promise!!!!
All orders need to be placed by noon on Saturday, May 29, 2021.
To order your Free picnic meal complete this form:
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The SART/DVAT Program Provide:
Crisis Intervention and Support Services to survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.
Next FREE training event:
May 19, 2021 @ 5:30PM
Call Heather at (906)225-1346 ext. 211
Or send an email to
sartcoordinator@wcmqt.org
Today we congratulate two of our staff in graduating from NMU with their MSW, Kim Kruhlik & Alisha Young!!! You did it!
Congratulations Kim and Alisha!!! You two are amazing and loved working with both of you! Keep up the amazing work you do in our community
Congrats!!! 🌟
Congratulations to both.
Congratulations to you both..
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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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