Twenty years ago, the Women Against Violence group saw advocating for victims of domestic violence as an all important task. Twenty years later, WAV’s successor, the Southwest Crisis Center, still has that same mission here in Rock County as well as Pipestone, Nobles, Cottonwood and Jackson counties. Because of our pride in our work, we are hosting an open house in celebration of 20 years from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at our office at 107 S. McKenzie. Whether you have been served by SWCC, our predecessor WAV or just want to stop by to join in celebration, we welcome you. With the communities support, I look forward to the next 20 years of serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Without that support and that of our volunteers, board members and professionals that also serve domestic violence victims, we wouldn’t be able to observe our 20th anniversary or serve the victims that we do. Consider joining us for our Luverne office’s 10th anniversary and the Southwest Crisis Center’s anniversary of 20 years.Raevette LoonanSouthwest Crisis CenterLuverne
