EmPower Luncheon
Imagine… 500+ passionate individuals like you, united in a single purpose: igniting hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse.
Join us for The Women’s Center’s 2024 EmPower Luncheon, a transformative event where your presence and generosity make a world of difference. By attending and donating, you directly empower The Women’s Center to provide lifesaving advocacy, shelter, and resources to survivors of sexual and domestic violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. This event will be emceed by Toya Washington, who will also moderate a Q&A with the keynote speaker.
The Women’s Center’s EmPower Luncheon is a transformative event where hundreds of individuals like you unite in a single purpose: igniting hope and healing for survivors of sexual abuse.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (Denim Day)
Baird Center (formerly The Wisconsin Center) 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
11:00AM – Networking, Online Auction, Raffles, and Wine Pull
12:00PM – Lunch & Program
1:30PM – Auction Checkout
For directions & parking instructions, please visit https://2024EmPower.givesmart.com/
2024 EMPOWER KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Breaking the Cycle: A Survivor’s Story of Healing and Hope
Imagine losing your mother to domestic violence at 18 months old, only to spend your life trapped in another cycle of abuse. This is the harrowing reality Magdelana Ruiz endured, a survivor of intergenerational sexual and domestic abuse. Despite unimaginable tragedy, including the heartbreaking loss of her own son to suicide, Magdelana emerged with an unyielding spirit. We are honored to host her at this year’s EmPower Luncheon, where she will share her inspiring journey of healing to empower us to break the chains of abuse together.
Becoming a victim of sexual abuse, like her mother, and then watching her own children become victimized, fueled Magdelana’s determination to break the cycle to show that victims must be given safe spaces to speak up, share their stories, and seek help and support they deserve. Magdelana’s story shows the pervasive damage sexual abuse can cause if its victims do not receive the help they deserve. She believes strongly in survivors using their voices to help break the shame and stigma around sexual abuse and that without doing so, the cycle of intergenerational trauma will continue, leading to more tragic outcomes in more families.
The EmPower Luncheon is your chance to become part of the solution. By attending and donating, you directly empower The Women’s Center to provide the support and resources survivors desperately need. Magdelana ‘s story is a testament to the transformative power of hope and action. Let’s join hands, raise our voices, and empower healing that echoes through generations.
Sponsorships start at just $500 and provide many opportunities to promote your business. Contact Melissa at MelissaV@twcwaukesha.org or 262.522.3813 for questions or more information.
TRIGGER WARNING: This event will discuss sexual abuse and assault and may be triggering for some people. This event is not suitable for those under the age of 18. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues mentioned above and want support, call our 24-Hour Hotline at 262 542 3828.
