March is Women’s History Month, a nationally recognized time to celebrate women’s stories and highlight their contributions in history. Harbor House is honored to empower women’s voices and celebrate the important role they play in society.
“We know domestic violence is an issue that disproportionately affects women, as one-in-three women have been directly impacted,” said Jenny Schoenwetter, Harbor House Executive Director and CEO. “Harbor House is profoundly inspired by the strength and resilience of survivors of domestic violence and continues to be committed to empowering their voices.”
In observance of Women’s History Month and the impact of their powerful stories, Harbor House and the Community Commission to End Domestic Violence launched an initiative called Survivor Stories to amplify the thoughts and stories of survivors of domestic violence. Submissions are published anonymously on Harbor House’s Survivor Stories Instagram page, which is found with the handle @hhsurvivorstories. Individuals may submit entries by visiting harborhousedv.org/about/survivor-stories.
“It is our sincere hope this forum serves as a source of empowerment for both survivors and advocates in our community,” said Schoenwetter.
Harbor House is the domestic violence agency that serves Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. Its comprehensive services include a 24-hour hotline at 815-932-5800, 24-hour chatline at harborhousedv.org, counseling for adults and youth, support group, emergency shelters in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, support with the court system, connections to community agencies, prevention and outreach initiatives, and more. To learn more about Harbor House, visit harborhousedv.org or call 815-932-5800. Funding is provided in whole or in part by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.