This month, KPR Community Spotlight is focused on the Willow Domestic Violence Center in Lawrence. Willow serves people in Douglas, Jefferson and Franklin counties. All services are provided for free. KPR's J. Schafer recently spoke with two staff members at Willow: Christy Imel, director of development and external affairs, and Adrianne Nuñez, associate director of external affairs. Nuñez says Willow is much more than just a shelter for survivors of domestic violence.
(Listen to interview at top of page.)
Willow's big fundraiser - Bijoux - will be held Thursday, April 4 at the Cider Gallery in Lawrence. Bijoux is a night of music, mystery and magic, featuring live music, decadent bites, bespoke cocktails and a live auction.
If you or someone you know needs help, the Willow Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (785) 843-3333.
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This year - 2024 - we’re launching a brand-new program to help spread the word about local community organizations. KPR’s Community Spotlight gives these organizations an opportunity to spread awareness using KPR’s airwaves each month. Our third spotlighted partner of the year is The Willow Domestic Violence Center.
The Willow Domestic Violence Center builds safer communities through shelter, services, and support for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in Douglas, Jefferson, and Franklin counties. Founded in 1976, the organization has grown to include many services, including emergency shelter, transitional housing, community-based advocacy, court advocacy, and outreach and prevention. The Willow is dedicated to helping survivors of all genders rebuild and restart their lives. Our purpose is to help survivors break cycles of violence as well as educate the community to stop violence before it starts.
You can follow The Willow Domestic Violence Center on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
To learn more about KPR's Community Spotlight program, visit our webpage.