Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Black History Month
This month marks both Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) and Black History Month – two observances that, when examined together, highlight critical issues at the intersection of interpersonal violence and inequality.
Illuminating January: Two Critical Awareness Campaigns
Each January, communities, advocates, and organizations across the United States come together to observe two critical awareness campaigns: National Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month and National Stalking Awareness Month. These observances serve as powerful reminders of the pervasive issues of human trafficking and stalking, urging us to take collective action to prevent and address these forms of violence.
2024 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Report
October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month was an incredible success, marked by a noticeable increase in community engagement and a passionate response to our advocacy efforts. For #DVAM2024 we were able to connect with nearly 1,000 community members through our programming.
The Cocoon Awarded Grant from the Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation
The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, has been awarded a grant from The Gordon Flesch Charitable Foundation.
The Cocoon Awarded Grant From The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation
The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence advocacy center and emergency shelter, is among 62 nonprofit organizations in Northwest Ohio selected to receive funding from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation.
Local Artist Brings Talent and Inspiration to Residents
The Cocoon, Wood County’s only comprehensive domestic and sexual violence agency, has partnered with Hysteria Company to bring interactive art into their shelter space.
