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
Don't miss this screening about human sex trafficking in the U.S. Zonta and the U.P. Human Trafficking Task Force are bringing this to our community - don't miss it!
The Women's Center offices are closed on Monday, January 17 in recognition of Martin Luther King. Our shelter & Support/Crisis Line is ALWAYS OPEN: 906-226-6611. WE ARE HERE FR YOU.
Let us all remember Dr. King for the hero that he was in the United States civil rights and movement and recognize the need to carry on his call to action for equity, diversion, and equality.
WISH LIST FOR CURRENT SHELTER RESIDENTS:
HAIR BRUSHES; HOODIE SWEATSHIRTS SIZE L, XL, 1X, 2X.... IT'S COLD OUTSIDE!!!
I have 2 size large sweaters from Kohls, new with tags, that I am about to return (never worn). I can donate them instead if they want them. Not hoodies.
I have three jackets size 2X and 3 x. Would these be useful
I have donations. Do you pick up? I live in Ishpeming.
Dr. Kathryn White (to the right of the photo) and all of the staff at OB-GYN Associates got together and collected a huge supply of paper products, laundry soap, beauty & hygiene supplies, single-serve foods and food packages and delivered it to us today! And we needed it ... how did they know?? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Feeding America is happening this Thursday, January 13th at 10AM! If you are in need, make sure you plan on getting here - we would love to put food in your hands!
If you want to serve with us, head to our website or call the church office - we'd love to have you on our team! We are also in need of nearly 150 fruit boxes [apple & banana boxes] - if you have any that can be donated, feel free to drop them off at the church throughout the week.
If you are not vaccinated, please get vaccinated. If you have not received your booster and are eligible to receive, please do so, it increases your immunity and helps you to have less severe sickness if you do catch COVID.
We are closing our offices at 3 pm due to the inclement weather. Our shelter and 24/7 support line are always open: 906-226-6611
Change happens one step at a time. We are here for you. 24/7365 Support Line 1 - 906- 226-6611. Intimate Partner Violence, Non-intimate Partner Violence. Trauma from Past or Present. Free. Confidential.
All Women's Center offices are closed on Friday, December 31 so that staff may be with their families for New Year's Eve Day.
Our emergency shelter, Harbor House, never closes and our Support Line is always open 24/7/365: 1-906-226-6611.
Crisis intervention is always available for Domestic and Sexual violence.
The holidays can be tough. If you feel depressed, call this number, it helps to talk to someone. And if you want to talk to someone about intimate partner violence you are or have experienced in your life, we are here. 1-906-226-6611 24/7/365. FREE, CONFIDENTIAL
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, a good Kwanzaa, and a nice Winter Solstice. This is a special time of year and we are thankful for the many people who adopted 40 families, all who receive services from the Women's Center, during this season.
All of our offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, but we will return on Monday, December 27.
Our emergency shelter is always open as well as our 24/7 support line: 1-906-226-6611. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
Thank you for all you do, in the name of humanity, and a better life. <3
Dan and Mike Wallenslager from "Give 'Em A Break Safety" stopped in today and gave us a wonderful check to support our work with DV and SA survivors! Mike is shown presenting a $937 check to Women's Center ED, Beth Casady. Local "Give 'Em A Break Safety" employees do this yearly and we are forever grateful. Thank you so much!
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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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