Women's Shelter and Support Center, Rochester, MN

Women's Shelter and Support Center, Rochester, MN Women's Shelter Inc. provides outreach, advocacy, and housing to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. We are always here for you.

Whether you've decided to stay or leave, we can help you discover ways to keep yourself safe. If you have questions about abuse, want to help someone you know, or are just trying to understand your relationship, we have the experience to help you. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Mission

The mission of Women's Shelter Inc. is to assist female victims of domestic violence and their children by establishing and maintaining a facility which will provide temporary shelter to these victims. Volunteering

All of our volunteer opportunities are posted on the United Way Volunteer website. Please note that an application and interview is required prior to volunteering at the shelter. Donations
Leaving an abusive relationship is more than just emotionally difficult. Many women who use our services leave behind everything they own just to escape. Sometimes women and children come to us with just the clothes on their back. We must provide clothing, bedding, medicine, diapers, toiletries, and, of course food and shelter. However, we can only continue to provide these things through the generosity of the community with both in-kind and monetary donations. PO Box 457
Rochester, MN, 55903

Phone 507-285-1938

Governor Walz has proclaimed September as Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Month, acknowledging:That violence ...
09/08/2026

Governor Walz has proclaimed September as Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Month, acknowledging:

That violence against Black women and girls remains a grave and persistent injustice; that Black women and girls are disproportionately impacted by violence and an estimated over 90,000 Black women and girls are missing in the United States; and Black women and girls across Minnesota have been overlooked for too long and deserve dignity, action, justice, and remembrance.

The Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls was established to reduce and end the systemic neglect and violence faced by Black women and girls in Minnesota, and to honor their lives, elevate their stories, and work to prevent future tragedies through education, awareness, and transformative action.

Please see the attached Proclamation.

The Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls is now on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mn_mmbwg/ and Facebook;https://www.facebook.com/MnMMBWG/ please follow and support their work!

09/08/2026

We remember Janelle Marie Swenson, the fourteenth confirmed victim of domestic violence-related homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Janelle Marie Swenson worked as a Direct Support Professional at Orion Corporation and Environmental Services at Essentia Health. Her loved ones shared, “She had a tenacious personality, never letting a horse win after being bucked off. Janelle always got back on.” She loved hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, canning vegetables, and gardening, and lived by her faith. She leaves behind her husband, three children, and two new grandbabies. We remember Janelle Marie Swenson.

Learn more here: https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026

GoFundMe to support Janelle's family:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-janelles-family-cover-expenses-after-her-loss

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful women of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston for putting together an incredible donation...
09/01/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful women of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston for putting together an incredible donation of sanitary products for families served through our Fillmore County location. They went above and beyond, and donated reusable heating pads that can be boiled and used multiple times, specifically to help meet the needs of our Amish clients. What a thoughtful and caring gift!

We are so grateful for this amazing group and the many ways they continue to support survivors and families in our community. Your generosity truly makes a difference!

08/28/2026

The Women's Shelter and Support Center (WSSC) celebrated the opening of a new shelter facility in Rochester on Wednesday. ⬇️Click the link in the comments to read more

Yesterday was a special day at the Women's Shelter and Support Center, Rochester, MN as we officially celebrated our new...
08/28/2026

Yesterday was a special day at the Women's Shelter and Support Center, Rochester, MN as we officially celebrated our new shelter with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.

The ribbon cutting was part of a private Open House for systems professionals and community partners who work alongside us to support survivors and their families. It was an opportunity to welcome these important partners into our new 75-bed shelter, share the vision behind the space, and celebrate what is possible when a community comes together.

We are deeply grateful to the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, our community partners, donors, supporters, and everyone who helped make this life-saving shelter a reality.

This building is more than a shelter. It is a place of safety, hope, healing, and new beginnings.

Saving Lives. Restoring Hope. Changing Futures.

Thank You, Schmidt Goodman Office Products!We are incredibly grateful to Schmidt Goodman for their generous donation of ...
08/28/2026

Thank You, Schmidt Goodman Office Products!

We are incredibly grateful to Schmidt Goodman for their generous donation of furniture for the lobby of our new shelter.

A lobby may be the first place a survivor and her children enter when seeking safety, and creating a space that feels warm, welcoming, and comfortable matters. These beautiful furnishings help make our new shelter feel like a place of hope, dignity, and belonging.

Thank you, Schmidt Goodman, for helping us create a space where survivors and their children can begin their journey toward safety, healing, and a brighter future.

We're in need of NEW leggings and shorts for the individuals and families we serve. These everyday essentials help provi...
08/06/2026

We're in need of NEW leggings and shorts for the individuals and families we serve. These everyday essentials help provide comfort, dignity, and a fresh start. If you'd like to help, you can order directly from our Amazon Wish List and have your gift shipped straight to the shelter: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UV8IPLTQAS6?ref_=wl_share
Thank you for helping us provide hope, comfort, and care to those who need it most.

We have found ourselves with an empty bin. Needing all sizes of boys underwear and socks. Please call our Child Advoca...
08/05/2026

We have found ourselves with an empty bin. Needing all sizes of boys underwear and socks. Please call our Child Advocate if you can donate, 507-512-0146.

07/29/2026

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PO Box 457
Rochester, MN
55903

Telephone

+15072851010

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