Henderson House Advocacy Center

06/14/2026

Knowledge Is Empowerment

At Henderson House, our team of advocates are trained, knowledgeable, and completely confidential. We know that fleeing an abusive situation is difficult and to do so safely can require additional resources and expertise. We are here to empower survivors to flee safely, to help them reestablish their lives free of violence, and to provide a place to heal with a community of support.

We believe that knowledge is empowerment, and in that spirit we'll be sharing some important information related to our work through periodic "quizzes" (with answers provided in the comments).

We encourage you to read, reflect, and share!

06/12/2026

Want to make a lasting impact in Yamhill County?

Henderson House is looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors. If you care deeply about supporting DV/SA survivors, we need your voice, your unique skills, and just a few hours of your time each month.

Curious about what board service actually looks like? Come get your questions answered in a casual, no-pressure setting!

Join us for our Board Open House:

📅 When: Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Where: Henderson House Advocacy Center (610 SE First St., McMinnville)

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or looking for your first leadership role, your perspective matters. We can’t wait to meet you!

06/01/2026

We wish you a happy Pride Month!
Henderson House is committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our community, including LGBTQIA+ survivors. Your safety is our priority and you will be served with 100% confidentiality.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🤍🩷🖤🤎

¡Les deseamos un feliz Mes Del Orgullo!
En Henderson House nos comprometemos con la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo a los sobrevivientes LGBTQIA+. Su seguridad es nuestra prioridad y le atenderemos con confidencialidad total.

05/22/2026

The Henderson House Advocacy Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. Our 24-hour crisis phone line will be available and the office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9am.
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El Centro de Servicios de Henderson House estará cerrado el lunes 25 de mayo para el Memorial Day. Nuestra línea telefónica de crisis estará disponible las 24 horas y la oficina reabrirá el martes 26 de mayo a las 9:00am.

05/07/2026

Thank you to KGW-TV for visiting the Henderson House Advocacy Center today and highlighting our work in your broadcast tonight!

You helped us spread our message to survivors: Henderson House advocates are experienced, empowering, confidential, and here to help.

And, our message to supporters: survivors are seeking our services more than ever – help us match their courage by expanding resources.

See KGW's story, here:

Henderson House in McMinnville says it will put a $25,000 Oregon Community Foundation grant toward emergency shelter expansion.

05/05/2026

Big news for survivors in Yamhill County! 💜

We are beyond moved to share that Henderson House was the recipient of a $25,000 gift from the Marilyn Ebert Memorial Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.

This generous support directly fuels our expanded shelter access as well as our advocates’ tireless work to ensure that DV/SA survivors in Yamhill County have access to 24/7 confidential, 1-on-1 support as they flee abuse and break cycles of violence.

A massive thank you to Oregon Community Foundation for your vital partnership in our work and for believing in a safer future for our community.

🔗https://oregoncf.org/news/spring-grants-support-nonprofits-in-rural-urban-communities

04/29/2026

Why are we wearing denim today? 👖💙

In the late 1990s, the Italian Supreme Court overturned an SA conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans. The court argued that she must have helped her attacker remove them, thereby implying consent. The next day, women in the Italian Parliament arrived at work wearing denim in a fierce display of solidarity.

Today, Henderson House stands with survivors everywhere to say: There is never an excuse for SA. Clothing is not consent.

By wearing your jeans today, you are making a social statement against victim-blaming and the myths that surround SA.

How to support local survivors today:

(1) Wear Denim: Snap a selfie and tag us .

(2) Speak Up: Challenge comments that blame survivors for the harm done to them.

(3) Give: Your donations allow us to provide 24/7 crisis advocacy and emergency shelter for those in Yamhill County.

🔗 https://denimday.org/
🔗 https://www.hendersonhouse.org/

04/27/2026

These gorgeous Henderson House volunteers gathered for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, hosted at our Advocacy Center this past Saturday.

They even signed their “Start By Believing” pledges to show their support for SA survivors this month!

What a remarkable crew of people! We are so grateful for their years of dedicated support!

You too can be a Henderson House volunteer! Learn about our volunteer needs, download our volunteer application, and contact our Volunteer Coordinator Trudy Siderius through our website’s volunteer page: https://www.hendersonhouse.org/volunteer/

04/27/2026

Finding the courage to leave is only the first step; the longer and often even more difficult challenge is finding the resources to stay safe. At Henderson House, we provide the bridge between crisis and a new life. Offering more than just immediate safety, we provide a lifeline of continuous support.

Monthly donors are the heartbeat of this mission. While one-time gifts meet immediate needs, monthly contributions provide the predictable, sustained funding required to keep our crisis lines open 24/7, stock our shelter with necessities, and ensure that support groups remain available for survivors years after they’ve left the shelter. When you give monthly, you aren’t just helping someone leave; you are helping them heal.

Read one survivor's journey of resilience and the lasting impact of your support:

"It took me several attempts to get myself and my kids into the Henderson House safe house. When we were in shelter we received support and many, much needed services like a mailbox, food, clothing, and funds to relocate. The staff and volunteers are amazing. In June 2026 it will be 3 since my children and I left our abuser. I still use the support groups and sometimes I still call the crisis line when I just need someone to talk to. I feel seen and heard at Henderson House, even my children have continued to benefit from the support. Without Henderson House, there would be so many who couldn’t find help and safety. Thank you!"

Make your monthly gift commitment today, to partner is this lifesaving, life-changing, ongoing work.

https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/henderson-house/website-donations

04/22/2026

Thank you to the Linfield University Pi Kappa Alpha brothers for hosting their 11th annual Walk A Mile fundraiser this past Saturday, to raise funds for Henderson House in honor of SA Awareness Month.

We're inspired by your effort and generosity (of funds, blood, sweat, and maybe even tears) to raise over $5,000 to support vital services for survivors!

Well done!