Position: Homelessness Services Advocate
Reports to: Homelessness Services Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: Starts at $19.50/hour DOE, premium pay for multi-lingual services
Classification: Regular, Non-exempt Continue reading “Homelessness Services Advocate”
Author: Wendi Lindquist
Domestic Violence and Emotional Support
Needing to talk
Joann felt overwhelmed. Her partner had never hurt her physically, but he was too controlling. He limited her access to money, pushed her friends and family away, and frequently told Joann she was crazy.
She wanted to talk with someone, to have someone listen to her concerns. But, Joann felt too embarrassed to bring it up to her sister or the friends she rarely saw, so she called LifeWire. Continue reading “Domestic Violence and Emotional Support”
Why I Give: Sharon Goldberg
Why I Give
I’ve been connected with LifeWire for more than 20 years, first as a volunteer, then as a Board Member, and now as a member of the Giving Society. I was first drawn to LifeWire, then Eastside Domestic Violence Program, because I was especially interested in issues around women’s rights and empowerment, and because I strongly believe we all deserve to be in safe and nourishing relationships.
Continue reading “Why I Give: Sharon Goldberg”Abuse happens in college too
Did you know that dating violence is a big problem on college campuses?
43% of dating college women report experiencing violent and abusive dating behaviors including physical, sexual, technological, verbal, or controlling abuse. But it doesn’t just affect women. Dating violence happens in opposite-sex and same-sex relationships and people of any gender can experience dating violence.
Domestic Violence and What You Can Do
Safe and healthy families are the key to ensuring safe and vibrant communities. We each have the power to change our culture of violence to one of kindness and compassion through words and our actions. Here are ways you can help build a world free from violence where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Continue reading “Domestic Violence and What You Can Do”