"Winnie's Place": New Domestic Violence Shelter, M
New Domestic Violence Shelter By: Pam Cunningham Violence during the holiday season is nothing new. Experts say the holidays are one of the worst times of the year for domestic violence. That's why Churches United is opening a domestic violence and homeless women's shelter in Moline. Today volunteers who worked hard to make the shelter possible had the oportunity to walk through the renovated home. Each room was designed with a woman and her children in mind. The shelter manager, Kit Miller, says this time of year it's important women have a safe place away from their abuser. "Holidays are emotional and so when you combine that with somebody who's abusive it can be a very explosive holiday," Miller says. The shelter's name is Winnie's Place. It is still looking for common household items for the new families and even some Christmas gifts. Donations for Winnie's Place can be mailed to Churches United 630 9th Street Rock Island, IL 61201 pr call 309-764-9466 Food Needs: Pasta, Soup, Rice, Boxed Potatoes, Veggies, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Mile, Butter, Bread, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Canned Fruit, Canned Meat Household Needs: Cleaners, Polaroid Cameras, Baby Monitors, Thermometers, Alarm clocks, Light Bulbs, Pac-n-Plays, High Chairs, Batteries, Baggies, Aluminium Foil Gift Certificates for Fareway, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Lowe's, Staples Christmas Gift Ideas for Women: Socks, Slippers, Movies, Watches, Earrings, Books, Make-up, Sweat suits, gloves and scarves Christmas Gifts for Children: Games, Dolls, Barbies, Videos, Small boom boxes, Bath toys. http://www.wqad.com/Global/story.asp?S=5760865&nav=menu132_2