What We Do
We offer a supportive environment for individuals in need to access empowering community resources. WRC offers resources for domestic violence, financial assistance, healthcare, housing sexual assault and much more. Whether its support with food, shelter, clothing or help with a business, we’ll take the time to learn about the unique challenges you face and can help you develop a plan of action to get you back on your feet and on your way to economic self-sufficiency.
We encourage individuals to call or visit our offices to access our full range of services and support. We work 1 on 1 with our clients to assess their immediate needs as well as long term goals. No appointment necessary, all individuals are welcome!
Empowering Individuals
since 1987!
The Women’s Resource Center in Durango, Colorado, advocates for the personal empowerment and economic self-sufficiency of individuals and families in La Plata County.
Since opening in 1987, the Center has grown from helping 200 women in our first year to expanding the scope of our services and programs to assist more than 1,400 individual women and their families each year.
Client Testimonials
“Seriously, thank you for all that you do and thank you for the support and confidence in my labor of love! It means the world to me and I will always be thankful for the monumental role you have played in my first year of business, which will lead to many more years of success. From the bottom of my, my teammates’, and thousands of kids’ hearts…..thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! You guys are truly the best!”
“I didn’t know where to start with my divorce, child care, and housing questions. Everyone said I should call WRC, and they were right! Thank you!”
“I was so lost before I found you guys. When I came to your office I realized that I wasn’t alone in my struggles as a single mom, and that there was actually a lot of support in the community that I wasn’t aware of. Thank you for hooking me up with food, financial help, and other women who I can now call friends.”
“Thank you so much. You have given me so much hope!”
“You guys helped me navigate the legal system a while back during a very difficult time in my divorce and I’m forever grateful.”
“I didn’t know where to turn until I went to the Women’s Resource Center. They helped me access the resources I needed to get back on my feet and provide a safe place for my family. Everyone there was kind and helpful, and the attorney prepared me to represent myself in court, know my rights, and protect my children from harm. THANK YOU!”
“I’m so grateful for the women’s Resource Center! The staff is so welcoming, compassionate and knowledgeable. With their help, I’ve been able to find housing, employment, and scholarship funds to continue my education. There’s no stopping me now!”
“Without the help of your staff and Low Bono program I don’t think I would have made it through the divorce process. Knowing that I didn’t have money to retain an attorney, I was at a loss for how to move forward and I thought I might be stuck in my abusive marriage forever. The Low Bono program provided answers to my legal questions and your staff and volunteers provided the emotional support I needed to keep taking the next right step.”
Our Programs
If you or someone you know needs help we are here! The WRC offers financial assistance, healthcare assistance, housing assistance, scholarships and more. Click the link below to see a full list of our programs!
Membership
The WRC is a membership-based organization of approximately 400 individuals and businesses. For a minimal annual fee, members receive a host of benefits including reduced workshop fees, newsletters and opportunities for networking.
Volunteering
We are always looking for help in office and at our events. Reach out to us to learn more about how you can volunteer with the WRC and help change lives!