Herland Sister Resources

The YWCA Rape Crisis Center provides a full range of services to help the primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault regain control over their lives. If you would like to help, here are several ways:

• Become a YWCA Hospital Advocate — Volunteers are trained to go to the hospital and provide the survivors with support, information, clothing, food and encouragement.

• Donate clothing for sexual assault victims — Frequently the victim’s clothing must be left at the hospital so that it may be used as evidence at trial. Clothing and shoes are needed so that the woman has something to wear home when she is released from the hospital. (You can drop off donated clothing for sexual assault victims at Herland throughout the month of December and we will deliver it to the YWCA.)

• Volunteer at the YWCA Center — Volunteers are needed for many of the daily functions of the center. Besides the Rape Crisis program, the YWCA provides support for women and children who are victims of family violence, counseling, and prevention activities.

• Donate Toys for Children at Passageway this Christmas — Non-violent toys, for children ages three months to 16 years, are needed for the YWCA Passageway Shelter. Passageway is the only shelter in Oklahoma City exclusively for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It is an emergency shelter and provides help in obtaining legal services, medical care, child care and advocacy services for up to two months. (Drop toys at Herland also and we will deliver to Passageway for the holidays.)

Call 947-4506 to find out more.