The Willow Domestic Violence Center

08/31/2026

Reminder, today is the LAST day to order our limited edition 50th anniversary merch!
👉🏼Order here: https://www.lfkhq.com/shop/the-willow/J3KNN7SV6IJVA3WLYQXHHM2F

So excited to be partnering with The Willow Domestic Violence Center for their 50th Anniversary merch! It’s an honor working on this project with such an invaluable local resource. You can order online at lfkpress.com and get some original art while supporting an important community cause.

08/19/2026

Our administrative office is closed this morning for professional training. We will reopen at 1:00 p.m. Advocates are available at our 24-hour hotline: 785-843-3333

08/17/2026

🎉 We are excited to welcome Faith Lopez as our new Youth Prevention Coordinator! Faith brings years of experience in prevention education, advocacy, and youth engagement. They are passionate about building community and providing accessible educational opportunities.

🎧 Fun Fact: You can find Faith around town setting the vibe with spins and blends. DJ Flo

👏🏽 Please join us in welcoming Faith to our education and prevention team!

To learn more about our education and prevention team and the presentations we have available, please visit willowdvcenter.org/presentations

08/17/2026

A Visionary Sponsor for a Visionary Future!

A huge thank you to Treanor for supporting Rooted in Hope: The Willow’s 50th Reunion as a Visionary Level Sponsor!

Your partnership helps The Willow continue 50 years of creating safety, hope, and brighter futures for survivors in our community. We’re so grateful to have you standing with us as we grow the next 50 years of hope.

Tickets available to the public. Link in bio.

08/14/2026

Kinda Chic to order Willow’s 50th Anniversary merch through LFK Press by August 31st. Link in bio✌🏽

08/13/2026

Our administrative office is closed this morning for All Staff training. We will reopen at 12:30 p.m. if you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour hotline at 785–843–3333.

08/10/2026

The Willow is hiring!💜

We are looking for a dedicated Lead Court Advocate to join our team at The Willow!

If you have a passion for advocacy and the justice system, this is your opportunity to work directly with survivors, support them, and help them navigate those systems in the safest way possible.

👉 Check out the full role details and submit your application at willowdvcenter.org/careers

08/06/2026

🌳 50 Years of Growing Hope! 🌳

We’re celebrating a huge milestone with exclusive 50th Anniversary merch for The Willow! From cozy zip-ups and classic tees to custom tea towels, every purchase helps support our mission and community.

Printed locally in partnership with LFK Press!

⏳ Don’t wait—pre-orders close on August 30th!

👉 Grab your gear now at: https://www.lfkhq.com/shop/the-willow/J3KNN7SV6IJVA3WLYQXHHM2F (link in bio!)

08/05/2026

🌳 Please join us on Thursday, October 1st, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Maceli’s for Rooted in Hope: The Willow’s 50th Reunion to commemorate 50 years of courage, resilience, and community. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and a live auction to benefit The Willow, our survivors, our community, and future generations.

To learn more and purchase your tickets, please visit willowdvcenter.org/50threunion

08/04/2026

Half a century ago, a grassroots collective of women gathered around a kitchen table in Lawrence, KS, with a shared mission: to build a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence.

From those courageous beginnings, The Willow Domestic Violence Center became the very first domestic violence shelter in Kansas. Today, we are proud to celebrate 50 years of providing life-saving support, advocacy, and shelter.

We couldn't have reached this milestone without our incredible community, and we invite you to celebrate with us!

✨ How you can get involved:

Share Your Memories: Former staff, volunteers, and board members—we want to hear your stories! https://www.willowdvcenter.org/fiftyyears

Shop Merch: Show your support in style with 50th-anniversary gear from LFK Press. Purchases directly benefit survivors (Order by August 30!). https://www.lfkhq.com/shop/the-willow/J3KNN7SV6IJVA3WLYQXHHM2F

Join Us: Join us for Rooted in Hope: The Willow's 50th Reunion on Thursday, October 1, 2026! Learn more and purchase your tickets here: https://go.levitate.ai/?s=983bfNUzxQ&source=event

Read the full blog post, shop merch, and grab your reunion tickets here: https://www.willowdvcenter.org/post/celebrating-50-years-of-growing-hope-join-us-for-our-50th-anniversary