Jane Hayes Receives MLLLA Award
WRC Board Member Jane Hayes was honored on May 21st, 2025, with the first ever WRC Mary Lee Lord Legacy Award. Check out this special moment at our event HERE.
Mary Lee Lord, a former WRC Executive Director (1999-2006), was a beloved community leader and has been described as the person who made it “okay for our community to talk openly about the issue of Domestic Violence.” This honor recognizes a community leader who embodies the traits of Mary Lee, including her spirit, leadership, humility, kindness, inner strength and her ability to affect change in our community.
Jane has volunteered her time as a board member and/or contributor to organizations like Dann’s House, Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing, the Michigan Board of Social Work, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, Munson Medical Center, and the TCAPS School Board. She is a past Chair and current WRC Board Member and also coordinated and established the first Domestic Violence Task Force in Leelanau County.
Congratulations Jane!
Boomer North Show Feature
Check out this interview with Executive Director Juliette Schultz and Tina Talbot on Boomer North. Learn more about Tina, our featured speaker on our 50th Anniversary event on May 21st.
VOCA (Victim of Crime Act) Funding Update
Check out the WRC February newsletter for information on VOCA funding in Michigan.
Consent Op-Ed Featured in TC Record Eagle
Click HERE to read “Women Have Right to Consent” written by WRC Board Treasurer Ed Carlson, featured in the Traverse City Record Eagle on January 26, 2025
Think-Tank Report
The Women’s Resource Center is committed to supporting survivors of sexual assault and raising awareness about the challenges they face. This think tank report from the Michigan State University College of Nursing provides critical insights into regional data and identifies barriers survivors encounter within our community. Explore the findings below to better understand the issues and join us in advocating for meaningful change.
Take a look to see what the Women’s Resource Center is talking about in the Grand Traverse community!
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