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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A Traverse City art exhibit is not only providing support for victims of sexual violence, but also, hope for a future without it.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  It's a global movement that not only gets people moving, but also raises awareness about violence against women. And this dancing phenomenon is reaching our very own backyard here in Northern Michigan.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Resale shops here in northern Michgian see a real dip in donations this time of year, but what items they say desparately need might surprise you.

Monday, November 19, 2012  "Very early on in one of my first meetings I was asked to serve coffee, and this was 20 years ago, everybody in the room sort of took a collective gasp to see how I was going to do it," said Marsha Smith, Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City. "So I got up and I left the table and went over to where the coffee pot was and I came back and I said to the gentleman who requested it, 'Here's your coffee sir, would you like it in your cup or in your lap?', and of course everybody laughed and that was the last time I was ever asked to serve coffee at a meeting."Marsha Smith is the Executive Director of Rotary Charities of Traverse City and she has been for the past 16 years. "We have the wonderful opportunity and privilege of helping non-profits, units of government and schools make our community better," Smith said. "So we do that by giving away grants with two cycles a year and we also provide services and programs."

Monday, October 01, 2012  The New York style scene is coming to Traverse City all for a very good cause.  The Global Hair and Fashion Show is aiming to raise money for the Women's Resource center in Traverse City.  Five area salons are working together along with The Floral Underground to bring fashion to life and raise awareness for domestic and sexual violence.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Women's Resource Center is in need of volunteers for their weekly empowerment group meetings at Traverse City High School. The empowerment group is a service provided through the Doula Teen Parent Program. They meet 5:30-7:00 p.m.every Wednesday.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Valentines day is just around the corner and Saturday folks picked out some locally made gifts for their sweethearts and helped support women and children at the same time!

Sunday, December 18, 2011  Kids were able to buy their families something special this holiday season at the annual "Secret Santa Shopping Day” in Traverse City.

Sunday, November 20, 2011  With the holidays approaching, the Women's Resource Center in Traverse City is desperate for donations.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Bras will be strung, hung and displayed all along Grand Traverse Bay!

Monday, October 17, 2011  The Women's Resource Center spreads awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  New York Fashion week meets Traverse City style in this runway show for the Women's Resource Center.

Friday, June 17, 2011  Remember Petoskey Batman? He's taking some of the national notoriety he's received and trying to turn it into good.

Saturday, May 07, 2011  It’s almost Mother's Day, and for two local businesses, that means it's time to help moms in need. It's the annual "Movers for Moms" event in Traverse City which is hosted by Two Men and a Truck and a local radio station.

Sunday, May 01, 2011  Hundreds of people flocked to the Great Wolf Lodge Sunday afternoon for some good food and to show support for the Women’s Resource Center in Traverse City.