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During domestic violence awareness month we are raising money for WINGS. Our doctors, patients, and friends have been tremendous supporters of WINGS over the years raising almost over $7500 in 2022. Please consider donating again in 2023.
Domestic Violence occurs in every community including ours.
- Abuse can take many forms including physical, economic, emotional, verbal, sexual and stalking or cyberstalking.
- 1 in 3 women has experienced domestic violence in the U.S.
- 20% of women in the US have been raped.
- About 240,000 pregnant women are battered each year by their partner.
- Women ages 18-24 are most commonly abused by an intimate partner.
- 1-15 children are exposed to domestic violence each year, 90% of these children witness the violence.
Donate today to help WINGS Program support Domestic Violence survivors in our community on their journey to freedom from violence.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month | WINGS Program (mcwhc.com)