Friendship of Women

We seek social change through advocacy, education, prevention, and provide a safe home for victims and their families.

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Whether you are a survivor or you know of someone who is, here are some helpful ways to show your support when you don't have the right words to say.
#SAAPM #TurnTexasTeal #FOW #GirlsSupportGirls #WomenEmpowerment

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The 2024 NCVRW theme asks all of us—How would you help? Options, services & hope for crime survivors. It’s a call to action.

When: Fri. April 26, 4 pm - 6pm
Where: Brownsville MAIN Library

Please join us in support of victims of all crimes, and help uplift community resources

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February is here & love is in the air! But did you know that it is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (TDVAPM)?

Here are some red flags that can help you identify unhealthy relationships, help you stay away from toxic relationships & prevent harm to others.

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1/16/24 UPDATE: we will be closed on Tues. Jan 16th, due to weather. The Community Center will resume office hours at 11am on Wed. Jan. 17. Stay warm.

If you need immediate assistance during this time, please don't hesitate to call our 24-hour crisis hotline at [phone]

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In an effort to best support FOW staff and clients during the expected cold weather, the community center will open at 11 AM Tuesday and Wednesday.

If you need immediate assistance during this time, please don't hesitate to call our 24-hr crisis hotline at [phone]

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The FOW Board of Directors and Staff wish you safe MLK, Jr Day!

If you need immediate assistance during this time please don't hesitate to call our crisis hotline at 956-544-7412 or for more general questions email us at [email protected] & we will get back to you upon our return

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It's exciting building a relationship with someone new, but how can you be sure they're going to treat you right? We know it's a little scary trying to figure out if you're with the right person, but it's imp to catch red flags early on so you can address them. We're here to help

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The Friendship of Women Board of Directors and Staff wishes you a safe Labor Day!

If you need immediate assistance during this time, please call our crisis hotline [phone] for more general questions, email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you upon our return

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Consent should be given all year, not just on Holidays. What does consent look like?
- Freely given
- Reversible
- Informed
- Specific

Consent is meant for EVERYBODY and to be on top of your holiday wish list!

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Ways to support FOW this #GivingTuesday
• Donate to FOW. We accept online donations via PayPal
• Share & discuss FOW with fellow advocates & allied professionals
• Attend or request a FOW workshop/training
• Support other nonprofits

Direct Link: https://t.co/uRujdPUeDO

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TONIGHT!
1 UW will pass out "passports" to the general public
2 Walk to visit each nonprofit booth & receive a stamp
3 Stop by the FOW table for a stamp!
4 Once you complete the "passport," you will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win 2 roundtrip flights ✈️ via AVELO!

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What is Go Purple Day?

Oct. 19th! We spotlight this day as an opportunity to raise awareness & honor survivors of domestic violence by wearing purple shirts, ties, scarves, shoes, nail polish, etc. The possibilities are endless!

Share your photos wearing purple
#GoPurpleDay

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Join us for an evening of community connections and helping keep families safe.

The “Safe Families Resource Fair” -happening alongside the Brownsville Parks & Rec Dept’s Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Trail. #DVAPM

Want to set up an information table?
Email [email protected]

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Inviting all allies and community members!

Registration Now Open!

https://t.co/MmiYpVTiMm

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The Day of Unity is devoted to activities conducted at different levels. The common themes: mourning those who have died because of domestic violence, celebrating those who have survived, & connecting those who work to end violence.

How will you spend the Day of Unity ?