WomenSafe
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Galentine’s Day in Vergennes to benefit Atria Collective
Celebrate friendship + love yo self at a Galentine’s Day party hosted by Adventure Diner coming up on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 5-8 p.m., at the Vergennes Opera…
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Sexual violence group sharpens its message
WomenSafe, Addison County and the town of Rochester’s primary organization for battling sexual and domestic violence, has adopted a new name reflecting a more diverse mission and clientele:…
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Letter to the editor: Addy Indy story erred on burlesque
The article suggests that some individuals may feel that because sexuality and partial nudity are a part of burlesque, that it may be considered an inappropriate choice of…
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WomenSafe to host burlesque fundraiser
Although “WomenSafe” and “burlesque” may read as an oxymoron at first, the Middlebury organization, which advocates for and supports victims of domestic abuse, is leveraging the recently reclaimed…
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WomenSafe holds annual card fundraiser
WomenSafe is excited to announce this year’s art for their annual Card Fundraiser. The 2023 card was made by Jacqueline Lore. The title of the image is “Tenderness.”
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Letter to the editor: 2nd annual clothing swap a resounding success
Events like this don’t happen in a vacuum and it takes many hands to pull it off.
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Local artist’s ‘Queen Mother’ adorns Mother’s Day cards
WomenSafe is offering supporters the chance to purchase its 2022 Mother’s Day card as part of its annual artist series and fundraiser.
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WomenSafe to see changes in leadership and its name
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe is marking this fall with a change in leadership, the first success stories emerging from the agency’s first-ever transitional housing for survivors of domestic and…
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WomenSafe chooses card design
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe has released its 2021 Mother’s Day card as part of the organization’s annual Local Artists Series and fundraiser. “A Mother’s Love,” artwork by Addison County…
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Domestic violence has risen during pandemic
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series about women’s health in the pandemic. ADDISON COUNTY — Reports on the number of COVID-19 cases in an area…
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Volunteer training on tap for WomenSafe
MIDDLEBURY —WomenSafe is now accepting applications for its Annual Volunteer Training, scheduled to start on Saturday, Sept. 26. The organization, which works to prevent, address and end dating,…
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WomenSafe releases new Mother’s Day card
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe is now offering the 2020 Mother’s Day card as part of its annual Local Artists Series. Addison County artist Mary Morris’s graphite and ink artwork…
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WomenSafe is still here to help
According to the World Health Organization, one out of three women will experience domestic or sexual violence in their lifetime. But in times of crisis, like natural disasters,…
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WomenSafe asking for nominations
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe is accepting nominations for the 2020 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award. Each year, a nomination committee selects a local woman whose outstanding…
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WomenSafe seeks nominations for Women Who Change the World award
MIDDLEBURY — WomenSafe is accepting nominations for the 2020 Kimberly Krans Women Who Change the World Award. Each year, a nomination committee selects a local woman whose outstanding…
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VUHS seniors walk 13 miles for WomenSafe
VERGENNES — The annual walk for charity made by Vergennes Union High School seniors this past Wednesday netted $7,400 — and counting — toward the Class of 2020’s…