Our WHY is Transformative!

Dear Friends,

The need is real. Take a look at this snapshot. 

• 39.8% of Oregon women and 36.2% of Oregon men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lifetimes.

• On a single day in 2020, 59% of Oregon’s domestic violence programs reported serving 1,123 adult and child victims of domestic violence. During this same 24 hour period, 300 Hotline calls were received, averaging 13 contacts per hour. Victims made 118 requests for services that were unmet due to lack of resources.

• In 2018, Oregon sexual and domestic violence services received 128,786 calls for help.

• Trans people, particularly trans women of color, experience harassment, assault, discrimination, and homicide at significantly higher rates than the overall population.

So, YES!The need is real, but that means our IMPACT is transformative. 

This is our "WHY"! We work to dismantle sexism, racism, and structural oppression through the movement of resources and those organizations in our community addressing domestic and intimate partner violence are urgently in need. We are gathering resources to help organizations providing vital services throughout Oregon.

We are so passionate about connecting with as many folks as possible to make a difference! We are asking our community to chip-in now to be part of our efforts to advance gender justice and put an end to intimate partner violence. Click here to give now.

In community,
The Women's Foundation of Oregon Team