Safety Alert!

If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call 911 or your local hotline or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 voice), 1-800-787-3224 (tty). There is always a computer trail, but you can click ESCAPE to leave the site quickly.

UPCOMING EVENTS


Charming Charlie Shopping Event for Newhouse

2012-02-09

Shop for fabulous accessories and support Newhouse!


Wounds That Heal Art Exhibit

2012-02-25

Learn about teen dating violence and enjoy art!


Ann Taylor Shopping Event for Newhouse

2012-02-26

A private shopping event to benefit Newhouse


Shelter Showdown Kick--Off

2012-03-05

Support Newhouse in the name of your favorite college team! Drink Boulevard beer and eat barbecue!


SHELTER NEEDS

  • High Efficiency laundry detergent
  • A microwave
  • Diapers (sizes 4-5)
  • Cold and flu Medicine
  • Lotion
  • Lysol spray and wipes
  • Birthday gifts for children ages 10-17 (gift cards are perfect!)
  • Deodorant and body wash
  • Costco gift cards
  • Toilet paper
  • Ibuprofen
  • Neosporin
  • Used cell phones (do not have to function)
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Speaker's Bureau

Newhouse offers qualified speakers on the topic of domestic violence. Topics for discussion include but are not limited to:

  • The reality of domestic violence: Truth vs. Myth
  • Domestic violence and the workplace
  • Newhouse success stories
  • The history of a domestic violence shelter, Newhouse from 1971 to today
  • Domestic violence and politics
  • The role of healthcare in combating domestic violence

Newhouse accomodates any specialized interest you may have. All groups, civic organizations, faith communities and businesses benefit from a Newhouse program.

If you would like to arrange a presentation for your group, contact us at 816-474-6446 x225 or communityrelations@newhouseshelter.org .