"Each one of us is worthy of dignity, safety, and access to healthy foods, housing, and education. We can and will transform our nation "
— CEO & CoFounder Kimberly Harris
Survivor Led & Survivor Centered
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20064
Join us for a critical panel discussion during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Why Attend?
- Gain insights from experts.
- Empower survivors and support change.
- Raise awareness and connect with the community.
Highlights
- Survivor Stories
- Expert Insights
- Community Resources
- Q&A Session
Spread the Word
Use #BreakTheSilenceDV on social media.
Join us on October 6, 2023, at The Catholic University of America’s Hannan Auditorium for an impactful evening dedicated to ending domestic violence. Together, we can make a difference!
1 in 4 women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime.1 in 7 women will report that violence. Almost half of the nation’s sexual assault service providers have a 6-month or more waiting list for counseling services. In 2019, in a 24-hour period across the U.S., IPV survivors made 11,366 requests that were unmet because of insufficient resources. And that’s just for the reported cases. The lifetime economic cost associated with IPV-related injuries, in the form of lost productivity from paid work, criminal justice, and other medical costs is $122,461 over a single woman’s lifetime.
Recent Highlights
Women’s HQ Purple Pearl Luncheon hosted by Radio Personality Julie Donaldson, keynote speaker Ms. Nancy Dalton, Director Amazon Access helped honor and acknowledge survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Women’s HQ , CEO & Cofounder, Kimberly Harris visit with Feeding America to discuss her survivorship story and the growing food insecurities greatly impacting survivors of domestic violence.
Women’s HQ CEO-Kimberly Harris, was awarded the Paying It Forward Award from Fox5DC and received a generous donation made by Eastern Motors Group!
Women’s HQ CEO & Cofounder Kimberly Harris catches up with United States Senator Cory Booker at the September 28, 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
Women’s HQ, CEO & CoFounder, Kimberly Harris makes a visit to the White House in support of the September 28, 2022 White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.
https://youtu.be/AU5BeZ3Gtuc
Survivor Led. Survivor Founded
At every step, we integrate the experiences of Survivors. Founded and led by Survivors, Women’s HQ serves women of color who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault and are living in or transitioning from the shelter system in Washington, DC. Survivors participate in culturally specific and relevant programming in creative expression and wellness, career enhancement, and strategic financial guidance tracks -all grounded in a human rights-based approach.
Women’s HQ aims to help Survivors uplift their voices, transform their lives, and disrupt cycles of poverty and systemic oppression and racism together.
