Henderson House Advocacy Center

We wish you a happy Pride Month!
Henderson House is committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our community, including LGBTQIA+ survivors. Your safety is our priority and you will be served with 100% confidentiality.

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¡Les deseamos un feliz Mes Del Orgullo!
En Henderson House nos comprometemos con la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad, incluyendo a los sobrevivientes LGBTQIA+. Su seguridad es nuestra prioridad y le atenderemos con confidencialidad total.

The Henderson House Advocacy Center will be closed Monday, May 25th in honor of Memorial Day. Our 24-hour crisis phone line will be available and the office will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th at 9am.
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El Centro de Servicios de Henderson House estará cerrado el lunes 25 de mayo para el Memorial Day. Nuestra línea telefónica de crisis estará disponible las 24 horas y la oficina reabrirá el martes 26 de mayo a las 9:00am.

Thank you to KGW-TV for visiting the Henderson House Advocacy Center today and highlighting our work in your broadcast tonight!

You helped us spread our message to survivors: Henderson House advocates are experienced, empowering, confidential, and here to help.

And, our message to supporters: survivors are seeking our services more than ever – help us match their courage by expanding resources.

See KGW's story, here:

McMinnville nonprofit sees rise in domestic violence cases amid immigration fears Henderson House in McMinnville says it will put a $25,000 Oregon Community Foundation grant toward emergency shelter expansion.

Big news for survivors in Yamhill County! 💜

We are beyond moved to share that Henderson House was the recipient of a $25,000 gift from the Marilyn Ebert Memorial Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.

This generous support directly fuels our expanded shelter access as well as our advocates’ tireless work to ensure that DV/SA survivors in Yamhill County have access to 24/7 confidential, 1-on-1 support as they flee abuse and break cycles of violence.

A massive thank you to Oregon Community Foundation for your vital partnership in our work and for believing in a safer future for our community.

🔗https://oregoncf.org/news/spring-grants-support-nonprofits-in-rural-urban-communities

Why are we wearing denim today? 👖💙

In the late 1990s, the Italian Supreme Court overturned an SA conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans. The court argued that she must have helped her attacker remove them, thereby implying consent. The next day, women in the Italian Parliament arrived at work wearing denim in a fierce display of solidarity.

Today, Henderson House stands with survivors everywhere to say: There is never an excuse for SA. Clothing is not consent.

By wearing your jeans today, you are making a social statement against victim-blaming and the myths that surround SA.

How to support local survivors today:

(1) Wear Denim: Snap a selfie and tag us .

(2) Speak Up: Challenge comments that blame survivors for the harm done to them.

(3) Give: Your donations allow us to provide 24/7 crisis advocacy and emergency shelter for those in Yamhill County.

🔗 https://denimday.org/
🔗 https://www.hendersonhouse.org/

These gorgeous Henderson House volunteers gathered for our annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, hosted at our Advocacy Center this past Saturday.

They even signed their “Start By Believing” pledges to show their support for SA survivors this month!

What a remarkable crew of people! We are so grateful for their years of dedicated support!

You too can be a Henderson House volunteer! Learn about our volunteer needs, download our volunteer application, and contact our Volunteer Coordinator Trudy Siderius through our website’s volunteer page: https://www.hendersonhouse.org/volunteer/

Finding the courage to leave is only the first step; the longer and often even more difficult challenge is finding the resources to stay safe. At Henderson House, we provide the bridge between crisis and a new life. Offering more than just immediate safety, we provide a lifeline of continuous support.

Monthly donors are the heartbeat of this mission. While one-time gifts meet immediate needs, monthly contributions provide the predictable, sustained funding required to keep our crisis lines open 24/7, stock our shelter with necessities, and ensure that support groups remain available for survivors years after they’ve left the shelter. When you give monthly, you aren’t just helping someone leave; you are helping them heal.

Read one survivor's journey of resilience and the lasting impact of your support:

"It took me several attempts to get myself and my kids into the Henderson House safe house. When we were in shelter we received support and many, much needed services like a mailbox, food, clothing, and funds to relocate. The staff and volunteers are amazing. In June 2026 it will be 3 since my children and I left our abuser. I still use the support groups and sometimes I still call the crisis line when I just need someone to talk to. I feel seen and heard at Henderson House, even my children have continued to benefit from the support. Without Henderson House, there would be so many who couldn’t find help and safety. Thank you!"

Make your monthly gift commitment today, to partner is this lifesaving, life-changing, ongoing work.

https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/henderson-house/website-donations

Thank you to the Linfield University Pi Kappa Alpha brothers for hosting their 11th annual Walk A Mile fundraiser this past Saturday, to raise funds for Henderson House in honor of SA Awareness Month.

We're inspired by your effort and generosity (of funds, blood, sweat, and maybe even tears) to raise over $5,000 to support vital services for survivors!

Well done!

We are actively recruiting for the position of Primary Advocate!

If you have a passion to serve DV/SA survivors, please email your résumé and cover letter to our Executive Director Fay Schuler ([email protected]).

The first review of applications will begin Wednesday, April 22nd. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

To learn more about this position, please review the job description, here:

https://www.hendersonhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Henderson-House-Primary-Advocate-%E2%80%93-Job-Description.pdf

What does it mean to support survivors by becoming a monthly Henderson House donor? Let's hear from a survivor in their own words:

"Henderson House was recommended to me by a friend as an emergency service after the hardest experience of my life, and I will be forever grateful for that connection.
Because of HH, I felt supported when I needed to make a report, I felt empowered when I shared my story, and I felt less alone at support group.
I know I have a community of support, love, and friends that I know will have my back and be there for me when I need them.
Supporting survivors is supporting community!"

Become a monthly donor to sustain Henderson House's life-saving, life-changing services: emergency shelter, 100% confidential 1-on-1 advocacy, 24-hour crisis phone line, assistance with safety plans and protection orders, resource referral, support groups, prevention education, community outreach, and court and emergency room accompaniment.

Make a monthly gift through our online donation form, here:
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/henderson-house/website-donations

Share your Henderson House story, here:
https://www.hendersonhouse.org/your_story/