About Our Events

We create intentional spaces for gathering: support groups, fundraisers, and community collaborations.

  • Arise!

    Signature Event
    Date: Held annually
    Time: TBA

    Annual fundraiser focused on gathering members of the Grand Rapids community to inform them of our services, organizational gaps and opportunities to press in, as well as hosting a prominent keystone speaker to draw interest and educate our audience and empower them to foster a community free of violence.

  • Women Lawyers vs. Judges Charity Softball Game

    Signature Event
    Date: Held Annually
    Time: TBA

    Annual traditional event hosted by the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan-Western Region to engage women lawyers and area judges in a friendly and fiercely competitive softball game. All proceeds go to the YWCA as well as amplifies our visibility in the community to reach as many survivors as possible; demonstrating that legal professionals stand against violence.

  • LGBTQ+ Survivors Support Group (LGBTQ+ Identifying, 18+)

    Advocacy & Resource Services
    Date: Every Monday (except for holidays)
    Time: 5:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m.

    Open to any LGBTQ+ person, 18 years and older, who is a survivor of domestic or dating abuse, sexual assault, or childhood sexual abuse. Find validation, peer support, and healing in a safe, confidential space with others who understand. This group meets online. There is no cost to participate. For more information or to attend contact our Advocacy Resource Services department at (616)426-3727 or reach out through our chat.

  • Support Group - Survivors of Domestic or Dating Abuse (Women, 18+)

    Advocacy & Resource Services
    Date: Every Tuesday (except for holidays)
    Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Find validation, peer support, and healing in a safe, confidential space with others who understand. This group meets in-person on the the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, and virtually on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. 5th Tuesdays will default to meeting virtually. Contact our Advocacy and Resource Services office at 616.426.3727 or reach out through our chat.

  • Support Group - Survivors of Sexual Assault or Abuse (Women, 18+)

    Advocacy & Resource Services
    Date: Every Wednesday (except for holidays)
    Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    Find validation, peer support, and healing in a safe, confidential space with others who understand. This group meets virtually on the the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, and in-person on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. 5th Wednesdays will default to meeting virtually. Contact our Advocacy and Resource Services office at 616.426.3727 or reach out through our chat.

  • Teen Survivors Support Group (14-19)

    Advocacy & Resource Services
    Date: Every Monday (except for holidays)
    Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Open to any teen, ages 14-19, who is a survivor of domestic or dating abuse, sexual assault, or childhood sexual abuse. Find validation, peer support, and healing in a safe, confidential space with others who understand. This group meets in person on Mondays.