The day the violence began against their son – that was the day Carla knew she had to leave. Hear Carla's Story
Her husband had abused her before, but after moving so far from her close family and friends, the abuse only got worse. Hear Jane's Story
Our Mission
The Center for Women and Families helps victims of intimate partner abuse or sexual violence to become survivors through supportive services, community education and cooperative partnerships that foster hope, promote self-sufficiency and rebuild lives.
Upcoming Events
- February 9, 2010 MORE THAN A SHELTER / Tour and lunch
- PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULL BUT WE HOPE YOU'LL JOIN US AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED LUNCH ON MARCH 9. Join President/CEO Denise Vazquez Troutman for a tour and light lunch at our Joan E. Thomas, M.D. Campus and find out why The Center truly is more than a shelter. You'll have this intimate opportunity to learn about our services and how you can make a difference. RSVP to charity.stark@cwfempower.org or 502.581.7253.
- February 11, 2010 V-Day 2010 at UofL
- U of L's production of The Vagina Monologues will coincide with other productions as part of the V-Day College Campaign. In celebration of V-Day 2010, the Prevention, Education and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community (PEACC) program will present Eve Ensler's The Vagina Monologues at the UofL Playhouse Theatre, 1911 South 3rd Street. Advance tickets can be purchased at the UofL Athletics Ticket office on the 3rd Floor of the Student Activities Center. Proceeds will benefit the PEACC Program. Advanced tickets: Students w/ID, $6 (limit two) Night of performance: Students $8 // Faculty, Staff and Community $10
Locations
The Center for Women and Families serves eleven Kentuckiana counties at seven regional locations. Click here to find out where. Also find us on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr.
