Now known simply as The Cocoon, the organization has grown into Wood County’s only comprehensive emergency shelter and advocacy agency for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Over the past two decades, The Cocoon has supported more than 8,000 survivors—and their children and pets—on their path to safety, healing, and justice.
- Answering thousands of calls for help each year, each one representing one too many individuals experiencing abuse.
- Creating safe and supportive emergency shelter for survivors, their children, and their pets.
- Expanding services to include dual domestic and sexual violence services, an in-house 24/7 hotline, criminal justice advocacy, medical advocacy and youth-based services to more aid in our mission.
- Creating partnerships with local school districts, universities, law enforcement agencies, healthcare systems and more to increase trauma-informed and survivor-centered approaches.
- Providing affirming care to ensure that all survivors receive the care, respect and dignity they deserve.
Throughout the year, we invite you to join us as we reflect on The Cocoon’s impact, celebrate victories, honor the local leaders who have championed the movement to end violence and raise the voices of survivors. In addition to hosting several celebratory community and fundraising events, we will be sharing milestones and highlights across our social media platforms and in our monthly e-newsletter.
Thank you for joining us in standing with survivors and helping us honor this milestone year!
