This summer, several community groups came together in support of Willow’s Children’s Program. We are grateful to our friends at Rochester Press Radio Club for naming Willow as the benefit charity for their 2019 Summer Picnic at the Rochester Red Wings game – a home run for children at Willow! Merrill Lynch employees held a…
Author: Nicole Morelle
12th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Join us Saturday, October 5th at Ontario Beach State Park to honor the those impacted by domestic violence in the Rochester community at our 12th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes. Registration is FREE this year in honor of our 40th anniversary! Share our Facebook event to let your friends know you’re participating! FREE REGISTRATION
Willow Celebrates Roc Pride
On Saturday, July 20, Willow staff and volunteers participated in the 2019 Rochester Pride Parade. This year’s theme asked “What’s your Stonewall?” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Willow counselors were on hand at the Festival on Saturday and Sunday to answer questions and connect one-on-one. We are proud to have…
Help Survivors Thrive
For over 40 years, Willow has provided safety, hope, and healing to survivors of dating and domestic abuse in our community. Willow’s range of programs serve 7,500 survivors each year and reach an additional 15,000 through prevention outreach. Thank you for your support of Willow Center and the survivors we serve!
Willow Announces New Text Hotline
Willow hotline counselors are available to support survivors every hour or the day and every day of the year. Now, they’re also available by text. As more survivors in our community come forward for support, Willow is ready to meet them. Our new texting option will open doors for those who are more comfortable communicating through text,…
Willow Remains Open Despite Government Shutdown
Dear Friend: We want to be 100% clear that the Willow Domestic Violence Center is OPEN during the government shutdown. Despite anything you may have heard, we remain open and ready to serve anyone impacted by domestic violence 24/7. You can access any of our services through our 24/7 crisis and support hotline – 585-222-SAFE…
Willow Domestic Violence Center Appoints New President & CEO
Willow Domestic Violence Center announces today that it has promoted Meaghan Lacey de Chateauvieux to President & Chief Executive Officer by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors. Meaghan joined Willow (then known as Alternatives for Battered Women) in 2013 as the Director of Development and Marketing. In this role she managed all aspects of…
