Events

Aug
15
Tue
Fall Semester Volunteer Training @ WIN Victim Services
Aug 15 – Sep 28 all-day

Join our fall volunteer training session to become a WIN volunteer! Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Community Volunteer – attend tabling and fundraising events to help educate the community about what WIN does
  • Indirect Services Volunteer – complete supporting tasks for the WIN shelter and advocacy center
  • Direct Services Volunteer – directly serve WIN clients, including hotline staffing, conducting support groups, and more

To learn more or sign up, email Kristy at kristyt@winservices.org.

Sep
22
Fri
Waynesboro Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2023 @ Downtown Waynesboro, PA
Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

 

Register today for our 2nd annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on September 22nd! This year, we’re bringing you all new ways to experience the walk, including door prizes and activities after the walk is over!

About Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

You know the old adage, “you don’t know what someone is going through until you walk a mile in their shoes.” This event brings that old saying to life. Local men and boys will almost literally walk a mile in the shoes of women and sexual assault victims by putting on a pair of red heels and walk together in Downtown Waynesboro. Through your support, we can raise awareness of sexual violence in our community and raise funds for WIN Victim Services.

Participate in 3 simple steps:

  1. Register – Complete the form below to sign up, either as an individual or with a team.
  2. Fundraise – Ask friends, family, and your community to sponsor your walk. This is a crucial part of participating. All proceeds go directly to WIN. Donations can be collected in-person or online here.
  3. Walk – Show up for check-in on the day of the event, receive your pair of heels and t-shirt, and walk downtown! Tell friends and family to come watch you and support the event!

Registration is open!

Fill out the form below and complete payment through PayPal to register. To donate to the event click here.

 

 

Thank you to our sponsors! We couldn’t do this without you!

Stiletto Level:

  • Experience Life Church
  • First Energy Foundation
  • Ulta Beauty Warehouse

Wedge Level:

  • Henicle’s Plumbing
  • Abate of PA, Monterry Pass Chapter
  • Paul Gunder
  • Waynesboro Police Department

Kitten Heel Level:

  • REMAX Elite Services
  • Bowersox Funeral Home
  • James Shoes
  • REMAX Realty – Nicole Scott
Oct
1
Sun
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Oct 1 – Oct 31 all-day

Although domestic violence can be a difficult topic to discuss, it’s important that we stay informed and aware of the issues of domestic violence and how it affects our community so that we can better support survivors. Awareness is one of the best ways that we can combat the problem.

Did you know that 1 in 4 men and 1 in 7 women are affected by intimate partner violence every year?

WIN Victim Services (formerly Women in Need) is working hard every day to prevent these issues by getting out into the community and providing training and education on the subject. We are also providing free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence, so they can rebuild their confidence and their life and get on a better path for the future. Learn more below!

 

Our counselors provide empowerment and encouragement counseling on an individual basis to help survivors work through trauma and move toward confidence.

WIN advocates are available anytime, day or night, to answer the hotline and provide support.

Legal advocates can help survivors attain a protection order against their abusers by assisting with paperwork and accompanying survivors in court.

WIN offers a variety of support group formats where clients can interact with other survivors to find support and empowerment. All sessions are guided by a counselor.

Clients with nowhere safe to stay can enter into our emergency shelter program while they work to build confidence and independence.

 

Donate

As a nonprofit, WIN needs generous donations in order to operate and provide free services to survivors. The gift of items or monetary support is so appreciated! Check out our donations page for more information.

Include WIN in Your October Events

If you are already hosting an awareness even in October, WIN would love to be a part of it. Email community@winservices.org with information about your event, so we can plan accordingly.

Invite an Advocate to Give a Presentation/Training

If you are part of a community organization or a group that would like to learn more about domestic violence awareness and how you can get involved, email community@winservices.org to connect with an advocate and learn how you can receive training.

Volunteer

Our volunteers are critical to our organization’s ability to provide services. As a volunteer, you will receive full training to be able to attend events, connect with clients, and more. If you are interested in getting involved, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at KristyT@winservices.org.

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Our email newsletter is the best way to stay in touch with WIN and learn about what we are up to! Click the link above to sign up!

 

To read domestic violence FAQs  —>  Click here

To learn statistics about domestic violence —> Click here

To read about teen violence —> Click here

To learn the definitions of domestic violence terms —> Click here

Oct
7
Sat
Waynesboro Market Days @ Downtown Waynesboro, PA
Oct 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oct
8
Sun
Pride Festival 2023 @ Wilson College
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Oct
13
Fri
Child Abuse Prevention Summit @ Allison-Antrim Museum, Greencastle, PA
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm

WIN will be attending the Child Abuse Prevention Summit with a table of information and resources for attendees.

Nov
10
Fri
Office Closed for Veterans Day @ WIN Office
Nov 10 all-day

The WIN offices will be closed for the federal holiday. However, as always, you can call our hotline at 717-264-4444 or 1-800-621-6660. For non-urgent messages, you can also call our office and leave a message at 717-264-3056.

Nov
17
Fri
Sex Offending: Zoom Training @ Zoom
Nov 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

About

This is a free training provided by WIN Victim Services in Franklin County, PA. This is a two-part course centered around two broad topics: how to get away with sex offending and the non-sexual dynamics of sexual offending. Throughout the training, you will learn about the societal factors that facilitate or minimize sexual assault.

To Sign Up…

Download this document, fill out your information, and send it to Eric Williams either by email (EricW@winservices.org) or fax (717-264-3168). If you are having problems downloading the document, email Eric to receive a copy.

Speaker: Veronique Valliere

Valliere has over 30 years of experience in forensic treatment services. She’s an expert in sex offender evaluations and treatment. Valliere has worked with over 1000 offenders and hundreds of victims in outpatient treatment and violence intervention.

Nov
23
Thu
Office Closed for Thanksgiving @ WIN Office
Nov 23 – Nov 24 all-day

The WIN offices will be closed for the federal holiday. However, as always, you can call our hotline at 717-264-4444 or 1-800-621-6660. For non-urgent messages, you can also call our office and leave a message at 717-264-3056.

Dec
15
Fri
Zoom Training: The Complexities of Domestic Violence Investigation @ Zoom
Dec 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Join us for a day of training, presented by WIN Victim Services with speaker Robert Fanelli. To register, email EricW@winservices.org.