WomenRising

10/17/2026

Domestic violence isn’t always physical. Abuse can take many forms, including:

➜ Verbal abuse — insults, threats, and constant criticism
➜ Financial abuse — controlling money, restricting access to bank accounts, or preventing someone from working
➜ Emotional abuse — name-calling, humiliation, put-downs, and manipulation
➜ Psychological abuse — intimidation, gaslighting, and making someone question their reality
➜ Sexual abuse — pressuring or forcing someone into s*xual activity without consent
➜ Digital abuse — monitoring phones, tracking locations, or controlling social media

Abuse is about power and control, and no one deserves to experience it. Every survivor deserves to be heard, believed, and supported. 💜

If you or someone you know needs help, WomenRising’s 24/7 confidential Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 📞 201-333-5700.

10/15/2026

On Thursdays, we wear purple. 💜 By wearing purple today, we take a visible stand against domestic violence and commit to listening without judgment, learning the warning signs, and supporting survivors.

Join us in turning your feed purple! 💜

💜 Need help? Call WomenRising’s 24/7 confidential Domestic Violence Hotline at 201.333.5700.

10/13/2026

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re grateful to see the insurance industry coming together to support survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence.

Thank you to the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Insurance Information Institute for supporting WomenRising through charitable giving, volunteerism, and community partnerships. Your commitment helps survivors and their families find safety, stability, and a path toward independence.

Read the article from the Insurance Information Institute to learn more about how the industry is making a difference. Thank you for standing with survivors.

By Loretta Worters, Vice President, Media Relations, Triple-I October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of intimate partner violence and recognize the organizations working every day to help survivors find safety and rebuild their lives. For the insurance industry, that...

10/12/2026

💜 Wear Purple on Thursday, October 15! 💜

This , stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. Wear purple and share this post to show your support and remind survivors they are not alone.

💜 impacted by domestic violence. Together, we can build communities where survivors are believed, supported, and treated with dignity.

📞 Need help? WomenRising’s 24/7 confidential Domestic Violence Hotline: 201.333.5700

10/11/2026

💜 Domestic violence can happen to anyone — regardless of age, race, income, gender, s*xual orientation, or background.

💜 Every survivor’s experience is different, but everyone deserves to be believed, supported, and treated with dignity.

💜 This , let’s remember that affected by domestic violence.

📞 Need help? WomenRising’s confidential domestic violence hotline is available 24/7 at 201.333.5700.

10/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to BNI Northern New Jersey BNI Liberty Jersey City Chapter for supporting WomenRising through the BNI Open Golf Outing at the Rock Spring Golf Club at West Orange yesterday!

We’re grateful to be one of the nonprofit organizations receiving a portion of the proceeds from this event. Your generosity helps WomenRising continue our work supporting women and their families with housing, domestic violence services and workforce development programs in Hudson County.

Thank you for putting BNI’s Givers Gain® philosophy into action and making a difference in our community!

10/07/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

When someone experiencing domestic violence reaches out for help, having someone there to answer can make all the difference.

WomenRising’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential support, information, and advocacy to survivors and their families. We also operate an emergency shelter, provide counseling, court advocacy, housing assistance, employment support, and connections to community resources.

📞 Need help? Call 201.333.5700 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, you can help make this lifeline possible. Support WomenRising by attending our Celebration of Service Gala on October 21 or making a donation.

www.womenrising.org/gala

Together, we can help ensure survivors have access to safety, support, and resources when they need them most. 💜

10/06/2026

Meet Nerissa Carino, WomenRising’s Administrative Assistant. Born in Puerto Rico, she came to the US with her family at four years old. Nerissa has always held a strong connection to her Puerto Rican heritage. To her, being part of the Hispanic community means coming together and celebrating one another, no matter where you’re from.

“I’m proud to be Puerto Rican and to carry my culture and traditions with me.” Family traditions are especially meaningful to Nerissa. She loves celebrating Christmas with her family on December 24, surrounded by good food and music, and celebrating Three Kings Day on January 6. Her favorite holiday foods include pork, yellow rice, and pasteles.

Music is another important part of Nerissa’s connection to her heritage. Her favorite artist is El Gran Combo, and she loves Marc Anthony's “Preciosa,” a beloved song celebrating Puerto Rico...it brings her to tears. ❤️🇵🇷

As a mother, one of Nerissa’s greatest hopes is to pass her traditions on to her son, keeping her culture alive for the next generation.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to celebrate Nerissa and the Puerto Rican heritage, family traditions, and sense of community she brings to WomenRising. ❤️💛💙

10/05/2026

Need help? WomenRising is here.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7. Call the WomenRising Hotline at 201-333-5700.

Survivors should know that they are never alone, and abuse is never their fault.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we can make a difference by spreading awareness, sharing resources, standing with survivors, and honoring those we have lost. Together, we can help create a community where survivors feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Join us this month as we work together to end domestic violence and create safe, healthy communities for everyone.

10/04/2026

Domestic violence is more than physical violence. It can include threats, harassment, putting someone down, pressuring someone around s*x, controlling finances, and other tactics used to gain power and control.

affected by domestic violence.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the WomenRising Domestic Violence Hotline at 201.333.5700 for confidential support and assistance.

Want to help? You can support WomenRising by making a donation, joining us at our October 21st Celebration of Service Gala, or purchasing an ad in our Gala Journal. womenrising.org/gala

Get help. Give help. Together, we can make a difference.