The Willow Collaborative is a non-profit organization with a passion and a heart for supporting, empowering and advocating for women.
Our mission is to offer emergency support services and advocacy to women in Powhatan County and surrounding rural areas who are survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Here at The Willow Collaborative, we bend, so she won’t break…
Make a Difference.
Support Women in your community.
“Each time a woman stands up for herself without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women”
— Maya Angelou
It takes a Village: A Community United Against Domestic Violence
Join The Willow Collaborative for a meaningful evening of awareness, understanding, and hope as we bring the realities of domestic violence into the light.
The evening will include a powerful documentary, the courageous story of survivor Lisette Johnson, and a panel discussion with community leaders about the impact of domestic violence in our community and how we can make a difference together.
This event is free and open to the community. A light dinner will be provided while supplies last. Click below to reserve your free seat.
Please note: This event includes sensitive content and may not be appropriate for young children.
October 10, 2026 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Village Building
Listen up.
It was an honor to be featured on Focus Richmond with Lori Kelly. You can listen to the interview here, where founder April Shenk shares The Willow Collaborative’s purpose, vision and why.