by Trevor Parker | Mar 13, 2025 | Blog
This spring, Friends of Yates is focused on channeling the healing power of the spring season while balancing the season’s triggers that survivors often feel when the world starts to come back to life. We will discuss how to “fertilize your healing process in phases,”...
by Trevor Parker | Feb 5, 2025 | Blog
As we step into Black History Month, we recognize the profound significance of this time—not just as a moment of reflection, but as an affirmation of our mission, our roots, and the resilient spirit of the Black women we serve. Our agency was built and founded by...
by Trevor Parker | Jan 29, 2025 | Blog
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2025 A Call to Action: Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence— Request the Immediate Release of Federal Funds From the Desk of Dr. Desmond Lamb, Executive Director Friends of Yates, Inc. At Friends of Yates, we have stood as a...
by Trevor Parker | Nov 26, 2024 | Blog
On October 25th, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Friends of Yates dedicated the Della Gill/Joyce H. Williams Domestic Violence Center’s new Respite Playground and Park Area to the Do Good For Erin Foundation, commemorating an illustrious,...
by Trevor Parker | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Event
On October 25th, 2024, in recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Friends of Yates in Wyandotte County held the 26th Annual Community Awards Luncheon — commemorating the outstanding service performed for domestic violence...
by Chase Murphy | Jun 11, 2024 | Blog
This Mother’s Day, Friends of Yates received a generous donation of household goods and food items from the Ray-Ann Memorial Foundation. The organization was founded by Gayle Williams, a mother who tragically lost two daughters during a domestic violence incident in...
