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Adrianne Nunez
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Meet Willow's New Executive Director
After serving as Interim Executive Director, the Willow Domestic Violence Center's board has named Jessica Beeson Executive Director.
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Liam Koch
Jul 23, 20234 min read
The Phoenix House and Helping to Fill in Gaps in Services for At-Risk Youths
In 2013, I’d just graduated from KU and was excited to start my first job in social welfare. I was so passionate about finally getting to...
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Will Averill
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Community Advocacy
Not everyone who gets services from The Willow needs shelter. We have a crew of community advocates who work with clients who are...
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Ruth Jempson
Aug 15, 20223 min read
Great Careers to Pursue in College to help Domestic Violence Survivors
Want to work with domestic violence survivors? Here are some great careers to pursue which will help survivors in your community.
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Megan Stuke
Jun 24, 20221 min read
Basic Truths
Our job as advocates is not only to serve people who have been affected by domestic violence and human trafficking and help them find...
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Will Averill
Jun 13, 20221 min read
Meet John!
We're excited to introduce you to our new Accounting Manager John Robison.
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Will Averill
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Welcome to Christy, our New Director of Development!
The Willow's pleased to announce that Christy Imel has become our first-ever Director of Development. Christy is a local talent who has...
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Megan Stuke
Dec 7, 20214 min read
2021 Holiday Reflections
It’s that time again, the season when we reflect on the past year of work. We take stock of our triumphs and our challenges. We hope we...
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Will Averill
Nov 30, 20212 min read
Top 10 reasons to give to The Willow this #givingtuesday
You've got a lot of organizations vying for your attention and your donation today. They're all fantastic, and you've to make that...
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Will Averill
Nov 15, 20212 min read
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Highlights
October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and The Willow hosted several events online to raise awareness of domestic violence in our...
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Will Averill
Oct 6, 20214 min read
8 Things You Should Know About Domestic Violence and 5 Things You Can Do to Help.
I’ve delivered many presentations on domestic violence since joining The Willow, and here are some key facts many people don’t realize:...
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Will Averill
Jul 22, 20213 min read
"It's not that bad..."
Why does someone stay in an abusive relationship? Here's the thing - they don't start out that way.
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Felix Rodriguez
Jun 18, 20211 min read
Junteenth
This Saturday, June 19th, is Juneteenth and is a holiday that the Willow celebrates. Since it is on a Saturday, we will observe it on...
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Will Averill
Jun 11, 20213 min read
Strangest Things
The Willow is excited to offer as one of our auction packages for this year's Garden Party a chance to play D&D with a professional DM at...
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Megan Stuke
May 7, 20212 min read
I Am, Because You Are
The Willow and our service community have focused for the past few years on investing in a trauma-informed approach. This means that...
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Megan Stuke
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Our Second Shelter is Now Open!
We are shouting it from the rooftops! Our new shelter is OPEN! The Willow now has TWO emergency shelters to serve the varied needs of our...
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Megan Stuke
Feb 8, 20212 min read
Looking forward to 2021
I always resist the impulse to blame the calendar year for problems, as if 2020 caused systemic racism, COVID-19, and political discord....
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Megan Stuke
Dec 11, 20202 min read
The Willow Annual Report
We are so proud to show you The Willow's Annual Report from our fiscal year 2019/20.
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Megan Stuke
Aug 4, 20203 min read
141 Days Later...
On March 16, the management team of The Willow met to "process" the COVID pandemic. We had no guidance on what to do.
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Megan Stuke
Jul 21, 20202 min read
A Huge Step Forward
Our goal is $700,000 and friends, we see it. That light. The one at the end of the tunnel.
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