VOICES of Stephenson County

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VOICES of Stephenson County

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VOICES of Stephenson County is a not-for-profit, inclusive organization.

The organization welcomes all victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. VOICES began as a YWCA (Young Women Christian Association) in 1917 in Freeport, Illinois. In 1982, the YWCA established the VOICES program out of the organization’s desire to eliminate domestic violence in Stephenson County. In October 2005, the VOICES program incorporated as a separate not-for-profit organization under the name of VOICES DV. The VOICES Book Nook, a used bookstore located in the Lincoln Mall, was launched in 2010 to help support the agency’s operations and direct services. In July 2014, with the closing of Assault & Abuse Services of Stephenson County, VOICES DV began offering advocacy and therapy services to victims of sexual assault and abuse in Stephenson County as well as prevention education for students. Today the organization provides a wide variety of coordinated services to over 400 adults and children in Stephenson County.

10/28/2026

It's time to vote for your favorite VOICES Pumpkin! Staff divided into teams and assembled to decorate their pumpkin. Who is your favorite? "Like" your favorite photo. Contest ends on Halloween 10/31/26 at 11:59:59pm. And 1...2...3...GO!

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Mark your calendars! It's almost time for the VOICES Book Nook Fall Half-Price Sale! The sale runs Nov. 5-14 with plenty of great deals. The silent auction with 12 fanastic packages is already open. There's something -- literally from Shakespeare to Dolly Parton -- for everyone in the auction so stop by now to start bidding. See you there and please share!

10/26/2026

If you see something, say something.

10/23/2026

VOICES staff have adopted a section of Pleasant Street through the City of Freeport's Adopt a Street program, and clean it up two times a year. One of the cleanups is always during Domestic Violence Awareness Month as one of the ways we give back to the community.

10/21/2026

It is always fun to discover the creations that are left behind in the Children's room, and this morning, we were greeted with this lovely chalk drawing. Creative minds can draw, color, build, and so much more while waiting for appointments.

10/20/2026

Do you know the Warning Signs or "Red Flags" of an unhealthy relationship? Love shouldn't hurt.

10/16/2026

Yesterday, VOICES staff wore Purple to raise awareness and support Survivors of Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

10/14/2026

It is Staff Wellness Week at VOICES, and we recognize caring for ourselves is essential in order to care for Survivors. On Tuesday, our team participated in chair yoga and guided deep relaxation- a chance to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and prioritize our well being.

10/14/2026

Join us this Thursday, October 15th in wearing purple to support Survivors of Domestic Violence. Send us or tag us in your photos!

Address

PO Box 462
Freeport, IL
61032

Telephone

+18152359421

Website

http://voicesofsc.org/

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