Kenosha, WI
Translate
Advocating for Victims of
Domestic and Sexual Violence
The mission of Women and Children’s Horizons is to provide support, shelter, education, training and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families and the community.
Save the date!
The Women and Children’s Horizons Mardi Gras Gala is set for February 22, 2025!
Top Story
News
Community update from Women and Children’s Horizons in Kenosha: What to teach your graduates about consent before moving on campus
Congratulations! Your student graduated! Before you know it, you’ll be moving your student to campus with twin XL sheets, shower caddies, and mini-fridges in tow. There are many important conversations to have with your student this summer – and consent needs to be one of them. Sexual assault is prevalent right...
Community Foundation awards 18 grants totaling over $56,000 from its Unrestricted Endowment Funds
The Kenosha Community Foundation awarded grants totaling $56,600 to 18 nonprofit organizations conducting programming in Kenosha County. The awards ranged between $1,000-$4,500 and derive from an investment pool reserved for unrestricted grantmaking. Successful proposals reflected responsive educational, arts and...
Survivors Need Your Support This April- And Year Round
But what were you wearing? This question, and many like it, haunt us every April. Did you say NO? What did you do to lead her on? Why were you out so late at night? Why didn’t you take a friend to that blind date? Why did you let him buy you a drink? And so on. They shift blame for an assault on what the survivor did,...
It’s Time to Unmask Abuse, Kenosha
You or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence. Right here in Kenosha County. This isn’t a pleasant topic to discuss. Or a family-friendly one. Because domestic violence isn’t. But, it’s a necessary one. Nationally, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men will...
I Will Not Be Silenced
"I was pummeled with narrowed, pointed questions that dissected my personal life, love life, past life, family life, inane questions, accumulating trivial details to try and find an excuse for this guy who had me half naked before even bothering to ask for my name. " That excerpt is from the Victim Impact Statement read...
Upcoming Events
Recurring Events
Call 262-656-3500 for more in on joining a group.
Nifty Thrifty Donations Accepted Tuesday thru Saturday @ 10 am
March and October – all month, WCH exhibit at Kenosha History Center
GROUPS
Circle of Change–every Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm-7 pm, every Friday 9 am to 10:30 am
DV Support Group Kenosha – alternate Wednesdays 530pm-7 pm (Alternate)
Volunteer!
Volunteering at Women & Children’s Horizons of Kenosha is a powerful way to make a difference in our community. Our dedicated volunteers play a vital role in the success of our organization, whether they’re answering crisis phone calls, sorting clothes at Nifty Thrifty, or lending a hand at events. Your commitment as a volunteer allows us to provide essential support to those in need, creating a positive impact in their lives. Without your help, we wouldn’t be able to accomplish all that we do for the community. Join our volunteer program today and be a part of changing lives for the better.