Towels needed for women in need
Kara Caldwell
Issue date: 12/3/07 Section: Culture
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The Women's Center is collecting towels and washcloths for women in need at the Rose Brooks Center. The collection is in conjunction with the Clothesline Project as part of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence.
"It's very important for domestic violence centers to provide the basic needs for the people that come through their shelter," said Cynthia Taylor, Women's Center Administrative Assistant.
Rose Brooks is asking for new, white towels and washcloths for the shelter. The shelter is for those affected by domestic violence.
"When a woman is escaping from her abuser, she obviously does not pack her towels and other personal items," said Cori Gilbert, Rose Brooks Manager of Public Relations. "The women and children who come to shelter are in a safe environment after dealing with abuse, and sometimes, they arrive at Rose Brooks with nothing."
The Violence Prevention Program is partnering with Rose Brooks to collect towels. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 7 in the Women's Center, and at boxes near the Clothesline Project sites.
"We still collect soap, toothpaste, over the counter medications, sheets, and other household goods, but we have an urgent need for towels this year," Gilbert said.
Zonta, an international organization to prevent violence against women, is partnering with Rose Brooks to donate towels and washcloths. Zonta is handing off the donation Dec. 7 in front of the clotheslines.
"We serve more than 2,500 women and children annually, and that's a lot of laundry!" Gilbert said. "Towels are often the first items to be used so much; they often need replacing."
"Your connection with organizations like Rose Brooks Center allows you to see how small contributions make a big difference to people in crisis," Gilbert said. "We serve women of all ages, and in your lifetime, you will meet people who have dealt with domestic abuse. Your friend, your sister, your mother or daughter may eventually need our services. We encourage you to keep our supportive care in mind."
The 16 Days of Activism runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. Activities this week include International Women Human Rights Defenders Day and World AIDS Day.
UMKC is currently in the process of interviewing a new violence prevention coordinator.
"That position is currently in the process of collecting applications," Taylor said. "We hope to have the position filled by January or February."
For more information, contact the Women's Center at (816) 235-1638.
kcaldwell@unews.com
"It's very important for domestic violence centers to provide the basic needs for the people that come through their shelter," said Cynthia Taylor, Women's Center Administrative Assistant.
Rose Brooks is asking for new, white towels and washcloths for the shelter. The shelter is for those affected by domestic violence.
"When a woman is escaping from her abuser, she obviously does not pack her towels and other personal items," said Cori Gilbert, Rose Brooks Manager of Public Relations. "The women and children who come to shelter are in a safe environment after dealing with abuse, and sometimes, they arrive at Rose Brooks with nothing."
The Violence Prevention Program is partnering with Rose Brooks to collect towels. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 7 in the Women's Center, and at boxes near the Clothesline Project sites.
"We still collect soap, toothpaste, over the counter medications, sheets, and other household goods, but we have an urgent need for towels this year," Gilbert said.
Zonta, an international organization to prevent violence against women, is partnering with Rose Brooks to donate towels and washcloths. Zonta is handing off the donation Dec. 7 in front of the clotheslines.
"We serve more than 2,500 women and children annually, and that's a lot of laundry!" Gilbert said. "Towels are often the first items to be used so much; they often need replacing."
"Your connection with organizations like Rose Brooks Center allows you to see how small contributions make a big difference to people in crisis," Gilbert said. "We serve women of all ages, and in your lifetime, you will meet people who have dealt with domestic abuse. Your friend, your sister, your mother or daughter may eventually need our services. We encourage you to keep our supportive care in mind."
The 16 Days of Activism runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 10. Activities this week include International Women Human Rights Defenders Day and World AIDS Day.
UMKC is currently in the process of interviewing a new violence prevention coordinator.
"That position is currently in the process of collecting applications," Taylor said. "We hope to have the position filled by January or February."
For more information, contact the Women's Center at (816) 235-1638.
kcaldwell@unews.com
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