Law Enforcement Staff & Advocates Domestic Violence Classes Our Cookbook Mayor's Luncheon Charitable Donations Power Wheel Links   The mission of Women Outreaching Women is to empower battered women and children and to create community awareness about family violence. Our Commitment Women Outreaching Women is committed to: Assisting women and their children regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, income, ability, religion, or geography. Providing a safe and comfortable shelter for women and their children fleeing from domestic violence. Educating the community on how to recognize family violence, where to seek help, and what they can do to prevent further abuse to women and children who are suffering from domestic violence. Our Accomplishments On September 1, 2004, we opened the first and only emergency domestic violence shelter in Livingston Parish. We have provided over 16,000 safe nights for women and children fleeing from domestic violence. Crisis hotline: (225) 665-9100.   "Out of the darkness; into the light"   225-665-9100 Crisis Hotline Please Join us and Holmes Buliding Materials in our efforts to raise funds to re-open the Emergency Shelter.   Supportive Services   · Crisis Hotline (9am-2pm M-F)   · Women’s Advocate    · Referrals   · Residential Support Groups   · Non-Residential Support Groups   · Spiritual Counseling (if desired)   · Financial Planning/Budgeting (if desired)   · Legal Advocate   · Domestic Violence Education   "PetSafe Program"   Rental and Utility Assistance   All services are FREE of charge . Support Group Meets: Tuesday June 8th & June 22nd at 6pm Call 225-665-9100 for the location.   Volunteer Meeting: Last Thursday of the Month. Next meeting will be July 29, 2010   Call 225-791-3940 for the location. ---------------------------------------------------------------- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED   July 4th is right around the corner which means WOW is in need of volunteers to assist in a variety of way.  This is a great way to get job experience and to make a difference in your community at the same time. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering or need more information please contact Judi at 791-3940 or email me at assistant@womenowomen.com        We are partners with SPCA of Livingston for an exciting new "PetSafe Program" program for our community.  The animal lovers at PetSafe will house your pet for 14 days if you have to go into an emergency shelter, hotel or other place of refuge.   They will also make sure your pet has all its shots.  For more information contact: Terri Dunlap, President, SPCA of Livingston PO Box 500 Walker LA 70785 225.788.6940 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     WOW has recently partnered with the Walk on Water Foundation to teach "two key's"-self confidence and self discipline while learning self defense. Look for a Seminar coming soon. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CHARLENE @ (225) 335-5437  OR JUDI @ (225) 791-3940   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   PROCLAMATION of the MAYORS Zero tollerance of Domestic Violance We come together today to recognize each other as members of the human familly. We are all entitled to equal and inalienable rights ensuring us freedom, justice and peace. (more)     Give the gift that keeps on giving: "The Fruit or Our Labour" Cooking with WOW II, which is an inexpensive gift that will be cherished for years by your family, friends, co-workers and/or employees.