The 2025 Women in the Law Committee Personal Hygiene Drive Was a Huge Success!

This spring, the Women in the Law Committee held its annual spring personal hygiene drive. Members were able to shop online and donate directly to the organizations in need, bring physical products to the 2025 Spring Conference, or connect with one of the designated regional coordinators. Thank you to all the members who donated! The drive was a huge success! Additional thanks to the regional coordinators who collected donations, including Mollie Kugler and Cecilia Heberling in the Milwaukee area, Patti Putney in the Madison area, Kara Burgos in the La Crosse area, Elizabeth Reeths in the Wausau area, Kristen Scheuerman in the Appleton area, Heather Nelson in the Green Bay area, and Nicole Marklein in the Baraboo area!

The personal hygiene products collected during the drive were donated to Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and Hope House of South Central Wisconsin (Hope House), among others. 

DAIS serves individuals and families affected by domestic violence and advocates for social change through support, education, and outreach. Community contributions make it possible for DAIS to provide a continuum of services, including a 24-hour Help Line and Text Line, emergency safety planning, children’s programming, weekly support groups, legal advocacy, prevention and awareness programs, and the only emergency domestic violence shelter for all of Dane County.

Hope House provides services to victims of domestic and sexual abuse in Sauk, Columbia, Adams, Juneau, and Marquette Counties. Its services include a 24/7 confidential helpline, advocacy and supportive counseling, legal services, children’s programming, shelter services, community education, and community partnerships. Hope House advocates meet with victims and survivors throughout its five-county service area to provide free advocacy services. The role of Hope House advocates is to listen, believe, support, and empower victims and survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Advocates answer the helpline, provide counseling and safety planning for adults and children, facilitate support groups, help with obtaining restraining orders and court accompaniment, and provide information, resources, and referrals. 

Stay tuned to hear about other volunteer events taking place throughout the state as part of this and other WDC initiatives, including the upcoming 2025 DRI International Day of Service!