
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES

WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES
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The Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties (EIN: 05-0381031) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1977 that empowers survivors of domestic violence by providing trauma-informed services in Rhode Island. With an operating budget of $2.4 million and total revenue of $2.6 million, the WRC offers a range of free, high-quality services, including crisis intervention and counseling, while actively collaborating with community partners to address the root causes of interpersonal abuse. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue and serves Newport County, Bristol County, and the City of East Providence.
Mission Statement
Founded in 1977, the mission of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is to empower survivors by providing trauma-informed services with equity and compassion while working collaboratively with the community to eliminate the root causes of interpersonal abuse. Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in our communities and a full-blown public health crisis in our state, with nearly 1 in 2 Rhode Islanders experiencing domestic violence in their lifetime. The WRC has a long history of providing a full range of compassionate, comprehensive direct services exclusively to survivors of domestic violence. The WRC works with the community to end violence, combining survivor-centered service delivery with evidence-informed prevention strategies. Our programs provide a range of high quality, free services that victims need as they seek safety, including crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and other supportive services. We remove financial barriers to accessing these services and meet basic needs identified by clients as essential for making positive change toward safety and self-sufficiency for themselves and their children. WRC is a highly knowledgeable leader in our field as well as inclusive and culturally competent. We provide services throughout the East Bay region of Rhode Island including Newport County, Bristol County, and the City of East Providence.
WRC is at the forefront of innovative prevention practice. We engage a myriad of governmental and state agencies, organizational partners, and diverse local residents of all ages, races, ethnicities, languages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds to ensure that survivors have the free and confidential supports they need while simultaneously working to create healthy, safe communities.
WRC is a vital thread in the web of agencies working to address the domestic violence crisis in Rhode Island. We are an active member of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV). Their network of member agencies provide comprehensive emergency and support services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking throughout Rhode Island.
Cause Areas
2
Human services
Domestic violence shelters
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Populations
6
Adults
Children and youth
Families
Parents
Economically disadvantaged people
Victims and oppressed people
Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
7.3K
Support sessions provided to victims of domestic violence
2024
1.1K
Survivors of interpersonal violence receiving services from the WRC
2024
1.1K
Hotline calls received
2024
1.5K
Nights of emergency shelter provided to victims
2024
1.8K
Victim and prosecution support sessions provided by court advocates
2024
503
Survivors receiving crisis intervention, safety planning, referrals, and information through the Law Enforcement Advocacy Program
2024
1.8K
Individual counseling and support group sessions conducted to help victims heal from abuse
2024
3.6K
Nights of transitional housing provided to those building a foundation for permanent safe housing
2024
624
Referrals provided for other essential services
2024
$200K
Flexible financial assistance distributed to victims struggling to meet their basic needs since WRC’s inception
2024
446
Clients served through the Family Violence Option Advocacy Program (FVOAP)
2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES’s budget?
In 2024, WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES reported an annual operating budget of around $2.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES support?
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES supports work in Human services and Domestic violence shelters.
Where does WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES operate?
WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES is headquartered in NEWPORT, RI.
Who funded WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES recently?
In 2025, WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES received grants from UNITED WAY OF RHODE ISLAND INC, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and NETWORK FOR GOOD. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES received in 2024?
The largest grant to WOMENS RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES in 2024 exceeds $59 thousand.
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