On Tuesday, April 7, Willow Domestic Violence Center’s Director of Prevention Education Lisa Nolan spoke with 89.1 The Point on how Willow is responding to COVID-19 and what our community can do to support survivors. “Let people know that we are open. We are here for the community. We will not close our doors, we…
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Home Isolation May Prevent Survivors from Reaching Out
As social distancing continues in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, those experiencing domestic violence may face more barriers to accessing services. “People are calling us from their closets, calling us from their cars trying to find a way out of an abusive home situation,” said Meaghan de Chateauvieux, Willow’s President & CEO. The dip in…
Willow Reaches Out to Survivors Isolated at Home
Willow Center’s Coordinator of Court Services Hannah Sonner spoke with WHAM-13 News about the challenges survivors face in the midst of social distancing measures, and how Willow can help. “We know that, right now, our world is shrinking for all of us, and that can be especially dangerous for survivors. We want survivors to know that…
Social Distancing & Survivors of Domestic Violence
On Monday, March 23, Willow Center President & CEO Meaghan de Chateauvieux spoke on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson about the effects of social distancing on survivors of domestic violence. “Willow is an essential service. It’s important for us to be here for survivors.” Listen to the conversation on WXXI
Hotline Calls Spike in Response to Social Distancing Measures
On Monday, March 23rd, calls to Willow Center’s 24/7 Hotline spiked. As health officials emphasize social distancing practices to slow the spread of coronavirus in our community, survivors of domestic violence are navigating new and rapidly-changing circumstances. Willow advocates are available to support survivors and create a safety plan in response to the isolation and…
Willow is Open: Our Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
At Willow Center, we are committed to supporting survivors, our staff members and community efforts to keep us all as safe and healthy as possible. When survivors are quarantined in their home or in proximity to their abuser, it can create circumstances where their safety is compromised and they may need to alter their safety…
Willow President Meaghan de Chateauvieux on WXXI’s Connections
On February 26, 2020, Willow’s President & CEO Meaghan de Chateauvieux and RESTORE Training Coordinator Lauren Berger discussed the #MeToo Movement on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson. The conversation highlighted cultural shifts taking place in the light of the trial of Harvey Weinstein. Listen to the conversation here.
Willow Welcomes New Board Chair
Willow is pleased to announce our new Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Erica Tickle. Ms. Tickle is the Director of E-Commerce at Wegmans Food Markets and has served on Willow’s Board for 10 years, including as Chair and Vice-Chair. Ms. Tickle is taking over the role from Ms. Barbara Purvis, whose term as Board…
Willow’s 2019 Holiday Programs
Willow’s Adopt a Family program brings holiday joy to survivors and their families by anonymously connecting them with supporters in our community. This year, the program served a record 85 families–291 people! Our Purple Box Toy Drive supplements the Adopt a Family Campaign to make sure that we are able to fulfill the Christmas wishes…
Willow CEO Honored as 40 Under 40 Award Winner
Willow Domestic Violence Center President and CEO Meaghan de Chateauvieux was selected by a panel of judges as a 2019 40 Under 40 award winner. The award recognizes outstanding professionals who “not only achieve success in their careers but give back in meaningful ways to the Rochester community.” View the list of awardees
