Empowering Victims and Survivors
Support Line: Your call is confidential 906-226-6611 or 1-800-455-6611
24/7 Acute Intervention Services. Safe Emergency Shelter at Harbor House. Personal Protection Orders.
Learn More24/7 Help Line. Individual Counseling and Support Groups.
Learn MoreStopping the cycle of violence, reducing harm, saving lives.
Learn MoreResource Support. Victim Housing Activism. Court Support.
Learn MoreThe Women's Center, Inc. supports victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Alger and Marquette Counties through programs that Protect, Educate, Advocate, Counsel and Empower! (PEACE).
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, sex, career choice, sexual orientation, or other circumstances of legitimate life choices. The Women's Center provides services in a non-judgmental and supportive manner to individuals as they make decisions for their lives. 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.
Why We Love Marie Kondo
Ok, we admit it. Ever since she entered the Netflix-bingeing scene with her tv show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, we’ve become a bit obsessed with the decluttering guru. If you’re not sure what we are talking about, you can head over to Netflix now to get caught up on the first season!
We were nominated for Flagstar Bank’s Craft Community and have a chance to win $5,000 that we will use to support our programs. We need your help! Please vote for Women’s Center either online: https://www.flagstarevents.com/community and type in your email address and the zip code 49855 – one vote per email address… or go into their West Marquette Branch at 3220 US 41 West by Target or their Chocolay Branch at US 41 South & M-28 intersection and vote and we will receive 2 votes!
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How to Dress for a Job Interview
Whether you are just coming out of a domestic violence situation or you’re taking steps to leave one by finding a job, the process can seem overwhelming. Whether you’re applying for a job or revamping your resume, there are many little steps along the way that can improve your chances of getting hired.
One of those little things is clothes; knowing what to wear for your interview can mean the difference between a paycheck and almost-a-paycheck – and you can only take one of those to the bank. The first thing to remember when choosing clothes for an interview is that your appearance – despite having nothing to do with your capabilities – is the first thing potential employers see, so make that first impression count with these wardrobe tips.
The Basics of Applying for a Job
After leaving an abusive relationship, many people look for fresh starts. They may be living alone for the first time or finding new, more healthy relationships. Another new aspect may be job-hunting. One reason some find leaving an abusive situation difficult is due to finances; without a partner’s financial support, day-to-day living can be a challenge. If you’ve recently left an abusive partnership, isolation and other concerns may have prevented you from learning the necessary skills for job hunting. In this multi-part blog series, we’ll tackle what you need to know to secure a job.
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!
We always welcome donations to support Harbor House, our domestic violence shelter. The Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter is the only emergency shelter in Marquette and Alger Counties for survivors and children fleeing abusive homes. The shelter is always open, always staffed and always ready to help survivors and children in need of safety and access to services.
A tax-deductible donation to The Women's Center/Harbor House can be directed to a host of causes. You may choose to make an in-kind donation, donate to our Annual Fund to support our current programs and services at Harbor House or make an unrestricted fund donation which will be used to meet the most critical needs of our organization at the time of your donation.
The Women's Center offers programs and services that provide crisis intervention and supportive advocacy services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.Volunteers are essential to the day-to-day success of the many programs and services, which are offered free of charge, and provide key support to the staff and clients.
Provide crisis intervention and support services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violance, including accompanying survivors to the hospital and interviews with law enforcement officers. Volunteers should possess active listening skills, empathy skills and be willing to advocate for victim rights. Volunteers should be able to complete a minimum of 32-40 hours for training. SART and DVAT volunteers carry the SART or DVAT pager for one week when they are on-call to respond to emergency situations.
The Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter provides temporary, safe shelter to survivors of domestic violence. Services include: crisis intervention, supportive advocacy services, a 24-hour help line, resource information and referrals, counseling, safety planning, legal advocacy and transportation assistance. Volunteers should possess active listening skills, empathy skills and be willing to advocate for victim rights. Volunteers should be able to complete a minimum of 32-40 hours for training.
The Women's Center supports victims/survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Marquette and Alger Counties through programs that Protect, Educate, Advocate, Counsel and Empower! (PEACE).
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