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Fundraising

Help make WIN a homelike place to heal

August 31, 2018 by Judy

Studies show that people recovering from emotional trauma heal faster in an environment that is warm, welcoming and homelike. That’s especially true for the Women of WIN, who are healing from their experience as domestic abuse survivors.

And that’s why we’d like to transform WIN’s roomy-but-plain facility into a place that’s homey and comfortable — and adaptable to our many program activities: job-skill and life-skill classes, individual and group therapy, mentor meetings, production work, and studying.

Currently, group therapy sessions are held in the same space where classes are conducted and work projects are performed. There is no privacy and no sound-deadening walls or room dividers.

For group therapy, WIN would like to create a zone with living room-style seating, area rugs, soft lighting and calming nature-inspired colors. Instead of a sofa, comfortable and durable side chairs would accommodate the participants’ need for personal space; and room dividers, to create a sense of privacy and soundproofing, would further enhance the safe, cocoon-like atmosphere necessary for therapy sessions.

In the classroom/working area participants attend educational presentations during part of the day, then perform a variety of assembly work projects. There, moveable and adjustable work and study tables and chairs are needed, along with bright overhead lighting, and a projection screen for audiovisual presentations is used in class sessions.

We estimate the transformation of WIN’s space will cost approximately $20,000, and we welcome contributions of furnishings, paint and construction materials as well as cash gifts of all sizes toward our goal.

If you would like to learn more about this project and how you can help make it a reality through your financial or material gifts, please call Karen Schmidt or Judy Conkling at 316-262-3960.

Filed Under: Fundraising Tagged With: biophilic decor, domestic violence, healing space, trauma-informed care

WIN pretzels now at Rusty Eck Ford

February 13, 2018 by Judy


Rusty Eck Ford’s Mustang Deli now sells WIN’s hand-dipped pretzels. The deli, which serves breakfast and lunch as well as snacks, is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

WIN’s pretzels come in a variety of chocolate flavors and cost $1.99 each when you purchase them at any of these Wichita-area locations:

  • Rusty Eck Mustang Deli, 7310 E. Kellogg
  • Hopping Gnome, 1710 E. Douglas
  • Mead’s Corner, 430 E. Douglas
  • Moxi Junction, 319 S. Park, in Maize (near 49th St. N. and Maize Road)
  • The Spice Merchant, 1308 E. Douglas
  • Renew Consignment and Café, 403 W. Central, Andover
  • The Farris Wheel, 9747 E. 21st

Filed Under: Fundraising

Come to our Platinum 20th b-day bash, Oct. 13

September 5, 2017 by Amber Beck

Wichita WIN’s Platinum 20th Anniversary Celebration, celebrating 20 years of service to women survivors of domestic violence, will be from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 13, at the Wichita Boathouse, 515 S. Wichita. This casual but elegant fundraiser will include food stations and an open bar, a silent auction of many fine gift baskets, a wine pull, and music by popular local band, Annie Up.

Tickets are $75 each; reserved tables are $750. Order tickets online at wichitawin.org/win-20th-event.

Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Wichita WIN program, a sponsored work of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ.

For more information, call Amber or Judy at 316-262-3960.

Filed Under: Events, Fundraising

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