Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter Continues to Seek Funding for New Facility

The Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter is continuing its capital campaign for a new facility in the Bemidji area. The shelter has been in need of a new facility...

Bemidji United Way Director Wins Violence Free MN’s Community Leader Inspire Award

For the past six years, Denae Alamano has served as the United Way of Bemidji area’s Executive Director and has dedicated her time and energy towards working for...

Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Oct. 20, 2022 was Purple Thursday, a national day of action in conjunction to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That evening, the Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter...

Relationship Safety Alliance in Brainerd to Hold Annual Gala

Formerly known as the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center, the Relationship Safety Alliance is inviting the public to join them for their annual gala on July 28th. The...

Domestic Violence Awareness Garden Dedicated at Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center

On Friday at the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center in Brainerd, a dedication ceremony took place in the front garden in order to raise awareness for domestic...

Candlelight Vigil Held in Brainerd to Recognize Victims of Domestic Violence

On Tuesday, the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center held a candlelight vigil for victims of domestic violence in Brainerd at Kiwanis Park. “It was just an intimate,...

Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center Holds Balloon Release to Honor Law Enforcement

Tammy Ebertowski, who is a devoted volunteer at the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the Alex and Brandon Child Safety Center, held a balloon release at Kristopheron Park...

Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center Currently Holding Online Fundraiser

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center is holding an online fundraiser to help victims in the area. The Brainerd-based...

Akeley Regional Community Center is Building an Emergency Shelter

The Akeley Regional Community Center is in the process of building a new shelter in the town to support women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The...

Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center Holds Garden Dedication to Bring Awareness

Volunteers at the Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center in Brainerd held a garden dedication this week to remind the community of their continued efforts to provide...

Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center Holds Annual Fundraising Event

An important event was held in Brainerd tonight to raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence and to also raise money for the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center and the...

Candlelight Vigil Held To Honor And Remember Those Lost To Domestic Violence

14 candles were lit tonight along the Mississippi River in Brainerd in memory of the 14 lives lost to domestic violence over the last year In Minnesota. The Mid-Minnesota...