June 1, 2023
Taking Pride in Service
Each June, we recognize both Pride Month and Father’s Day. While women are explicitly identified in our name as people we serve, the “families” portion of our name is equally…
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May 31, 2023
Taste of The South of Washington, D.C. names The Center its Featured Charity for 40th Annual Gala
Taste of the South of Washington, D.C., the annual black-tie gala that raises funds to support southern-based nonprofit organizations, has named The Center for Women and Families the featured charity…
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February 21, 2023
Shelter Program Keeps Pets Safe From Harm
We’re celebrating Love Your Pet Day this week at The Center! We love pets, and we know many survivors seeking shelter have pets they love, too. Thanks to our partnership…
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January 24, 2023
Announcing the 2023 Women of Distinction
The Center for Women and Families has recognized outstanding women in the community through the Women of Distinction Award since 1988 at our annual Celebration of Service and Survival gala. An individual…
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January 12, 2023
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. U.S. law defines human trafficking as the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor…
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December 13, 2022
Survivor Story: Deborah
Though she just celebrated 25 years of marriage with her husband, Mark, surrounded by her three sons and their families in Disney World, Deborah still can’t go into a completely…
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