Chocolate Indulgence dinner to help victims of domestic violence

ROCKWALL, TX (Jan. 7, 2015) Women in Need, a local nonprofit agency that provides lifesaving services to victims of domestic violence, will host a Chocolate Indulgence fundraising dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Allure Restaurant at Chandler’s Landing. The event celebrates Valentine’s Day and promotes healthy relationships, while helping to […]

Candlelight vigil ‘shines a light on domestic violence’

ROCKWALL, TX (September 30, 2014) Dorothy Spradlin, co-owner of the newly opened Simply Kate in downtown Rockwall, performed “Amazing Grace” during a candlelight vigil at the Rockwall County Courthouse Tuesday night.  The annual event kicked off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and was hosted by Women in Need (WIN). WIN provides assistance to victims and/or survivors of domestic […]

Faith, Heart & Sole Color Run Saturday

It is that time of the year again, Rockwall- Heath’s chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is putting on the 2nd annual Faith, Heart, & Sole 5K Color Run. In 2012 Rockwall-Heath High school lost one of their students to domestic violence. RHHS- FCCLA members would like to continue their efforts […]

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

Chocolate Indulgence Feb 7 benefiting Women in Need

ROCKWALL (January 20, 2014) Enjoy handcrafted chocolate, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and dancing at the 1st annual Chocolate Indulgence fundraiser benefiting Women In Need, a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 7 at Allure Restaurant, 501 Yacht Club Drive. Believing that all homes should […]

Marigold students fill shoe boxes for Women In Need

Marigold students fill shoe boxes for Women In Need

ROCKWALL (December 26, 2013) This holiday season, students of the Marigold Learning Academy generously supported Women In Need, a Rockwall organization that provides a safe place for victims of domestic violence and their children. The students helped fill shoe boxes with special presents for W.I.N. “Initially taking a shoe box, filling it with gifts for others, can […]

Women In Need to host In Her Shoes 5K Sept 28

Women In Need to host In Her Shoes 5K Sept 28

In Her Shoes 5k takes steps against domestic violence (ROCKWALL-Sept 26, 2013) Women in Need will present its 3rd annual In Her Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. Women In Need, Inc. provides hope and help for victims of domestic violence.  All proceeds from this event will go directly […]

Women in Need presents In Her Shoes 5k Sept 28

In Her Shoes 5k takes steps against domestic violence (ROCKWALL-August 5, 2013) Women in Need will present its 3rd annual In Her Shoes 5K and one-mile fun run beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, September 28. Women In Need, Inc. provides hope and help for victims of domestic violence.  All proceeds from this event will go directly […]

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament to benefit New Beginning Center

(January 24, 2013)  The 10th Annual Strike Out Violence Bowling Tournament benefiting New Beginning Center Women’s Shelter starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at Plano Super Bowl. New Beginning Center, located at 218 N. 10th Street in Garland, is a domestic violence nonprofit agency serving Northeast Dallas and Rockwall Counties, fostering an environment of […]

Women in Need seeks community help for mom, children

(ROCKWALL-December 20, 2012) Women in Need, a nonprofit organization serving Rockwall County that assists in the fight against domestic violence, is seeking support from the community to help a mother and her three children during an extremely difficult time. The recently divorced mother lost her home and is moving into a two bedroom apartment. She […]