VOICES of Stephenson County

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VOICES of Stephenson County

VOICES of Stephenson County is a not-for-profit, inclusive organization.

The organization welcomes all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. VOICES began as a YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) in 1917 in Freeport, Illinois. In 1982, the YWCA established the VOICES program out of the organization’s desire to eliminate domestic violence in Stephenson County. In October 2005, the VOICES program incorporated as a separate not-for-profit organi

zation under the name of VOICES DV. The VOICES Book Nook, a used bookstore located in the Lincoln Mall, was launched in 2010 to help support the agency’s operations and direct services. In July 2014, with the closing of Assault & Abuse Services of Stephenson County, VOICES DV began offering advocacy and therapy services to victims of sexual assault and abuse in Stephenson County as well as prevention education for students. Today the organization provides a wide variety of coordinated services to over 400 adults and children in Stephenson County.

06/10/2026

Donna's Shelter Crafting Group has been busy getting crafts ready for July 4th! Check out some of the Patriotic Wall Hangs they have made.

06/08/2026

We will be at the Pride Picnic this Saturday, June 13th!

The Freeport Pride Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. John United Church of Christ, 1010 S. Park Blvd, Freeport, IL. For more information contact St. John United Church of Christ.

06/04/2026

Join the VOICES team this Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 am for the Memorial Peace March. For information, please contact Hope Freeport for more information.

06/04/2026

The first Mobile Pantry will be held on June 9th at the Jane Adddams Trail Parking Lot. For more information, please contact @

06/03/2026

Certain myths are harmful to LGBTQIA+ Survivors, but understanding power and control dynamics exist in all relationship types is one way to support survivors.

06/03/2026

Don't miss out on being part of the 2026 Ladies "Fore" A Cause golf outing at The Freeport Club benefiting VOICES! The event will be held on July 14 but players and sponsors must sign up now to be part of this great, fun event. Foursomes must register and pay by July 1 4. Contact Erica at The Freeport Club, (815) 232-1165 or [email protected] to find out more.

Hope to see you there! Please share!

06/02/2026

June is Pride Month, and VOICES is committed to embracing a culture of safety and validation for all people. We assist individuals of all genders and sexualities. You might be surprised to know that people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are among those who have some of the highest rates of sexual violence and are at the highest risk for such violence. During this Pride Month, we are proud to stand beside these individuals.

06/01/2026

As June begins, we hope it is a beautiful time for you, a period where you can find space to nurture yourself -- even for a few minutes -- daily and give yourself much-need grace. Grant yourself the ability to enjoy living life -- with its ups and downs -- in June.

Share this if you feel others need to be reminded of this message.

05/29/2026

Plants and flowers have been "growing" on us at VOICES during this month of May. We are grateful that so many of you came to our Mother's Day Plant Sale earlier this month to pick up gifts for special people in your life and to treat yourself. Even young shoppers enjoyed the sale!

And, VOICES staff were busy planting a vegetable garden in raised containers in the VOICES yard. With a little luck (and hopefully some rain!), some of our clients will be able to enjoy the harvest.

05/26/2026

VOICES is so excited to announce that the 2026 Ladies "Fore" A Cause golf outing at The Freeport Club will again benefit our organization. We are so grateful to both The Freeport Club and Mousie's on the Boulevard for their generosity!

Players and sponsors can sign up to be part of this great, fun event on July 14. Contact Erica at The Freeport Club, (815) 232-1165 or [email protected]. Foursomes must register and pay by June 19.

Hope to see you there! Please share!!

Address

PO Box 462
Freeport, IL
61032

Telephone

+18152359421

Website

http://voicesofsc.org/

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