Beginning in 1974, Project Woman is one of the oldest, emergency shelters established in Ohio. It is dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault. Our $500,000 goal will provide much needed funds for emergency shelter services; advocacy services; community advocacy education; supportive housing; infrastructure support for the main shelter, and our other survivor facilities; including increasing critical endowment funds to ensure continued financial stability and long-term security.
Together, we can provide shelter, advocacy, and a path to safety for victims of
violence in Clark and Champaign Counties.
violence in Clark and Champaign Counties.
what does home sweet home mean to us?
"Home Sweet Home” is what we say when we return home after being away. However, many homes in Clark and Champaign counties are filled with domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Children witness verbal, emotional, mental, physical and/or sexual abuse. Instead of living in a loving, caring home, these children live with high anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, develop PTSD, and are at an increased risk of self-abuse and suicide. They suffer short-term and long-term behavioral and mental health effects. They may have trouble learning, thus, having a negative impact on their education.
our impact on our communities
core services24-hour Crisis/Help Line
Emergency Shelter Advocacy Trauma-Recovery Counseling Support Groups & Empowerment Education Community Advocacy Project (CAP) & Case Management |
community advocacy & empowerment Campus Advocacy
K-12 Prevention Education |
specialized training for:Law Enforcement & Justice System
Social & Human Services Providers Health Care & Wellness Providers Concerned citizens |
what others have to say
Project Woman provides vital, unseen services to an extremely vulnerable population here in Clark and Champaign counties. Their care for our community members is invaluable, and we cannot be a first-rate city without the programming they offer. Interpersonal violence is a traumatic experience with far-reaching impacts such as mental health conditions. Project Woman is vital to garner a coordinated response to mitigate risk in survivors and strengthen our community. |
We all play a part in making sure individuals and families feel safe. Supporting Project Woman is one of the ways we demonstrate this value. When answering a domestic violence call, I remember the terrified “little eyes” in the shadows watching everything and everyone. Those many terrified “little eyes” must strengthen our resolve of ending domestic violence and sexual assault. |
The Urbana Police Division is proud of the efforts of Project Woman as they protect victims, and we remain committed to helping support Project Woman in their quest to make for a better way of life for those folks who continue to suffer from ongoing physical and mental abuse, with the goal of helping them to see that better days are ahead.
Chief Matt Lingrell Urbana Police Division
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from the executive directorHow exciting to celebrate our Jubilee! Project Woman, founded in 1974 by volunteers and an interfaith network of allies has been tenaciously and steadfastly supporting those who experience domestic and sexual violence for 50 years! As one of the first rape crisis and domestic violence programs in Ohio, over 34,300 lives have been positively impacted through advocacy and emergency shelter services. This includes 4,900 children accompanying their parent into shelter to escape violence and abuse in their homes. We are proud of our outstanding mobile advocacy team who responds to local hospitals, law enforcement and other locations as trauma informed, first responders who ensure victim rights and voices are heard.
Laura Baxter, Executive Director |
