Nothing is impossible,

Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, MPA

Executive Director

JWHolster@womenandfamilylife.org

The mission of the Shoreline Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Task Force (SDVSATF) is to provide education, coordinate resources, and aids in preventing domestic violence and sexual assault across Shoreline communities. The Task Force hosts an annual Legislative Roundtable with state and local legislators representing Shoreline Towns to discuss key legislative issues pertinent to the work of domestic violence and sexual assault crisis services. 



For more information or to join SDVSATF, please call 203-458-6699 or email at info@womenandfamilylife.org.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Early bird tickets are on sale now! The empowHer gala raises critical funds that enables Women & Family Life Center to be responsive to the needs of women and all families throughout the shoreline.

Early Bird Tickets on Sale*

$100 Per Person

$700 Per Table

*Beginning February 1st, tickets will increase to $135 per person and $800 per table. Save $35 - $100 while you can!

Sponsorships Available

On December 12th at 6:30 p.m., Christina Lutjen will host a delightful and fun-filled paint night at Soul Voyage in Madison. Get ready for an evening of creativity and joy!

We are honored to share the proceeds from Create & Chill will be donated to Women & Family Life Center. The support from our community warms our heart!

Ready to join them for a night of fun and creativity? For more information or to register, contact Christina at lutjenchristina@gmail.com.

Join us at JHORTON in Madison on Thursday, December 12th for a holiday gift shopping, to learn more about our empowHer gala, or programs and services, and support a great cause! A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated when you mention Women & Family Life Center. Come to shop, sip & donate!

Tomorrow night, join us for a warm get together with friends and family from the Move with Noah team and Women & Family Life Center in Durham, Connecticut! Raffle tickets are one sale to purchase. Thank you, Noah Gates, for hosting this event including food and drink.

Win raffle prizes from:

• Pedal's Smoothie & Juice Bar
• Relaxation by Roz
• Perkatory Coffee Roasters
• Planetta Woodworking
• Carmine's Pizza
• Little Rooster
• Scentsy
• Planetta Woodworking
• 21 Tables
• Rustic Barn
• KJ Images
• Split Enz Salon
• Silver Trails Animal Inn

And more!!!

Holiday Raffle Tickets

$10 for 5

$20 for 10

$50 for 35

$100 for 75

From November 1st through December 31st, we will be accepting gift card donations for our holiday giving tree! The tree has gift tags with a different way you can help a participant with a gift card at the Center! Stop by to pick a gift tag or call the Center at (203) 458-6699 and staff will pick one for you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our participants this holiday season.

Your gift will have 2X the impact! Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts will be matched up to $25,000. Because of your generosity, countless women and families receive the support they need to overcome life’s challenges.

Last month, Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa hosted a special fundraiser event benefitting Women & Family Life Center for nonprofit awareness month! A special shout out to Theresa for supporting the Center with her kindness! The vision of the Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa is to improve guests’ quality of life by connecting the mind, body and spirit through holistic inspiration and offering the finest care in a serene, relaxing and healing environment. Thank you, Theresa!

Thank you to Pearce Real Estate for your holiday donation including gift cards for families in need!

For Giving Tuesday, Reed Wilson Case Foundation hosted a special fundraiser online allowing people to vote for nonprofits they love online! Thank you everyone who for voted for Women & Family Life Center and shout out to Reed Wilson Case Foundation for donating to the Center this Giving Tuesday! Didn't get a chance to donate? Use the link below to GIVE today!

Upcoming Workshops

Please note: To access all services at the Women & Family Life Center, participants must complete an intake process with a Referral Navigator. This process allows us to collect essential demographic information required to fulfill reporting obligations for our grant funders. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Adapt Divorce Workshop

Dates: Tuesday, February 11^th

Tuesday, March 25^th

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Virtual via ZOOM

Description: Ready to empower yourself through divorce? Join W&FLC on Tuesday, February 11^th for a virtual and comprehensive divorce workshop where you'll gain the tools to navigate this journey with confidence. If you are ready to start your divorce journey, we've got you covered. An expert in divorce and family law explains the divorce process and options to consider.

Strategies for Managing Life Transitions

Dates: Monday, February 24th

Monday, March 3rd

Monday, March 10th

Monday, March 17th

Monday, March 24th

Monday, March 31st

Monday, April 7th

Monday, April 14th

Time: 10:30 AM -12:00 PM

Description: Changes in life can be challenging, this support group can help! Moving homes, having a child go off to college, or becoming a stepparent are just some examples of life transitions this group helps people work though. Additionally, the purpose of this workshop is to provide participants with the coping skills needed to minimize unproductive responses to their identified life transition. The group is facilitated by Dr. Margo Merin, DSW who is certified in meditation and mindfulness, as well as grief and bereavement counseling. Dr. Merin graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice from the School of Social Work and went on to receive a Doctorate in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University. 

Location: In person, Women & Family Life Center – Carriage House

96 Fair Street, Guilford, CT 06437

Taking Care: Empowerment for Women Navigating Healthcare

Date: Saturday, March 29^th

Time: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM

Description: Facilitator Maya Bartel, a Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in Guilford, will empower participants to explore their relationships to illness, their bodies, and their identity as a patient. This workshop is open to anyone who is 18 years or older. Location: In person, Women & Family Life Center – Carriage House

96 Fair Street, Guilford, CT 06437

Registration for programs at Women & Family Life Center is required.

Call Women & Family Life Center at (203) 458-6699 or

email info@womenandfamilylife.org to register.

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96 Fair Street

Guilford, CT 06437

203.458.6699

www.womenandfamilylife.org