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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.
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Jennifer Paine (Executive Director) and Kirsten Sova (Rapid Rehousing Coordinator) Featured on “Just One More Thing” Podcast
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so I sat down with Jennifer Paine (Executive Director) and Kirsten Sova (Rapid Rehousing Coordinator) of Women & Children's Horizons (WCH). WCH’s mission is to provide support, shelter, advocacy, education, training, and healing services to victims of sexual and domestic abuse, their families, their children (who are often primary or secondary...
Women and Children’s Horizons Annual Luncheon Set for October 26
Join us for an unforgettable event at the annual luncheon hosted by Women and Children’s Horizons. This special occasion is a celebration of our community partners, volunteers, and dedicated staff who tirelessly advocate for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Discover more about our agency and the impactful programs we offer while enjoying a delightful luncheon on October 26, 2023, at the...
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...
Women and Children’s Horizons Launches New Website to Provide More, User-Friendly Resources to the Community
With the generous donation of time and effort from Terry Maraccini,, Women and Children’s Horizons has launched a new website! The website is now easier to access, has a ton of resources for clients and the community, and will keep users current on news, trainings, volunteer opportunities, and other events with the...
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...
Upcoming Events
Recurring Events
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 (June 28th and alt)
DV Support Group Salem – alternate Mondays 5:30 pm-7 pm (July 3 and alt)
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