The philosophy of the Women's Center is that all individuals are equal to one another
                              and have the right to live in a non-violent environment.

The Women's Center Inc. serving Columbia and Montour County

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Florence Thompson One of thirty remarkable women in Pennsylvania

Florence Thompson named "One of thirty remarkable women" from the state of PA honored by Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Each of these women have contributed to the domestic violence movement in an extraordinary way.
  • Founding Mother, Served as a staff, board member and volunteer,
  • Columbia County Victim of Crime Act Policy Board Member,
  • Staunch activist and advocate for the rights of women in particular domestic and sexual violence survivors.
                    

                           About The 
                Women's Center

     The Womens Center, Inc. in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization that was formed in 1974 and incorporated in 1976. One of the first programs in Pennsylvania to provide free support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and incest, the Women's Center serves the residents of Columbia and Montour counties.

     The philosophy of the Women's Center is that all individuals are equal to one another and have the right to live in a nonviolent environment. Women's Center staff, volunteers, and the board of directors endeavor to promote an atmosphere where women can strive for equality and respect and gain confidence in their abilities and potential. By receiving peer encouragement and practical support, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can work toward regaining a positive self-image. It is our belief that this positive self-image will give women who have been battered or sexually assaulted the strength necessary to handle their problems and to work toward a solution.

 

How Can You Help? 

TBH

Donation Drive 

 

(on left) Bob Kline, Member of TBH Domestic Violence Task Force and Sterile Processing and  Charles Andreas, Security.                      

 Thank you Bloomsburg Hospital for your hugely successful pajama drive!!

If your place of work or community group would like to sponsor a drive, please call Andrea at 784-6632 to learn how you can be a part of these wonderful projects.

 

Donating to TWC

The Women's Center accepts a variety of donations . All donations are greatly appreciated. Due to increasing funding cuts, financial donations from supporters are most helpful and allow us to allocate monies directly to services. Donations of clothing and household items in good condition may be brought to 111 North Market Street, Bloomsburg every Tuesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.  For additional information contact The Women's Center or email us at womenctr1@verizon.net

 



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Other ways to get invloved:

  • Call your local domestic violence agency to see how you can  
        assist.
  • Be informed about the facts and available resources.
  • Participate in community events that lend support to ending
        domestic violence & sexual assault.
  • Speak out. Silence is often interpreted as agreement.  
        Educate  others about the facts.
  • Encourage your community to provide places for awareness
        and information displays.

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    Donate a cell phone in any condition to The Women's Center. Cell phones can be dropped off at: 111 North Market Street, Bloomsburg. 784-6632

    Volunteer opportunities for High School students are now available.  Contact us today to obtain more information about hosting a cell phone drive in your school or community.

    TWC Accomplishments for 2007

    • Opened a new Bridge Housing Facility with the Columbia County Housing Authority and the Nurse Family Partnership.
    • Partnered with Tri-County Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education to host 2nd annual Motorcycle Ride for Shelter.
    • Planted a shade tree for the shelter yard to honor the memory of Valerie Taylor.
    • Hosted summer Gateways program with 19 children enjoying field trips and learning about safety, non-violent problem solving, communications and boundaries.
    • Repaired the hardwood floors in the dining room, installed ceiling fans, power washed the exterior,cleaned the gutters and professionally cleaned the carpeting and flooring at the shelter.
    • Clean financial audit with absolutely no findings for the 7th consecutive year.
    • Volunteers donated 4900 volunteer hours.
    • Hosted two community-wide cell phone drives that netted over $1200.00.
    • Held our 33rd anniversary lucncheon recognizing professionals and community members for their outstanding contributions in response to domestic and sexual violence in Columbia and Montour counties.  
    • The Women's Center's Medical Advocacy Program (MAP) in partnership with the Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Domestic Violence Task Force, created and distributed multi-language posters throughout the entire Geisinger health system.
    • Held our annual Christmas Party with staff and volunteers serving 61 participants and their children.
    • Geisinger Medical Center in partnership with The Women's Center implmented an internal system-wide telephone referral service to respond to victims of domestic and sexual violence throughout the fourteen-county Geisinger service area.

      

     


    Our 2008 Montour County Sexual Assault
    Awareness Vigil




    Montour County Commissioner Ward
    delivers the proclamation.




    Auidence members listen as Commissioner Ward declares
    April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Montour County.




    2008 Ride For Shelter

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    Want to know how much fun Ride for Shelter is?
    Check out our film by clicking the link below. 
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    July 2007

    Ride For Shelter
    July 26, 2008

        
     The third annual Women's Center, Inc./ Tri-County ABATE “Ride for Shelter” will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008. The event will be held rain or shine and is open to all vehicles. The event begins with an all you can eat breakfast, courtesy of the Millville Sons of the American Legion. Breakfast will be held from 8:30am until 11am and the cost is $6 per person. Ride registration will be held from 9am until 11am the day of the ride at Millville American Legion Post 564, Legion Road, Millville, PA.  The cost of participation is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Every paid registration includes a full pig roast dinner and access to the after-party held at the Millville American Legion. Refreshments will be available at rider's expense. Entertainment will be provided by Majestic Sound featuring DJ Raven. Other activities include 50/50 drawings, poker hands, door prizes and an opportunity to win a $500 gift certificate for Vreeland's Harley-Davidson, courtesy of Vreeland Harley-Davidson, Bloomsburg, PA.  All proceeds will benefit adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence in Columbia and Montour counties.  
               

           

              Become a Direct
           Service  Volunteer!         

    The Women's Center offers a 60-hour counselor/advocacy training course. This training is open to the public for individuals who want to assist staff in providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and incest. The training is offered at no cost in the Spring and Fall.  Volunteer opportunities include:  hotline coverage, legal and medical accompaniment, crisis counseling, substitute overnight advocates (as needed), preventative education programs and more!            

                                                               

               

    		    Become a Non-Direct 
          Service Volunteer    !

    Non-Direct Service Volunteers help with other aspects of the agency.  They do not provide direct services to clients.  Services include:  office assistance, newsletter/bulk mailing, shelter readers, painters, maitenance, sorting donations, helping with awareness events, or help with children's activities and play groups.

    We need volunteers to assist with Ride for Shelter 2008.                                                            

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       Fall 2007 Volunteer Trainining Class

       
        

    Spring 2008 Vounteer Training Class

    No More Monsters at My House
    (Children's Art Exhibit)
    Copyrighted 2004© All Rights Reserved

    Our art exhibit showcases artwork created by children who experienced domestic violence. Many of the children no longer live in violent homes. To assist viewers in understanding the context of each piece, each child has provided an artist statement. Twenty-six children submitted over one hundred pieces of artwork for consideration in the exhibit. The selection process was difficult. But with outside assistance, we selected and now proudly present to the community our children's art exhibit.

     
    Copyrighted 2004© All Rights Reserved

    		 
    Copyrighted 2004© All Rights Reserved
    "I painted a sunset because I like sunsets and because we used to see them all the time where we used to live." Girl, age 8
    "This is a house where a family lives. Not everyone understands family but as long as they love you, it's okay." Boy, age 9

                                                  Transitional Housing

                                                                 

                                         The Transitional Housing Program is a program that helps and supports women who 
                                         have left abusive relationships as they develop the resources they need to live independent, 
                                         violence-free lives.  The facility opened in 2007 and is operated in partnership with the Columbia  
                                         CountyHousing Authority and the Nurse Family Partnership.


                                              

                                                             

                                                                   
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