Our Mission
To Break the Cycle of Domestic and Sexual Violence though Shelter, Support Services, and Education.
Our Vision
We envision a community where every individual lives free from the threat of Domestic and Sexual Violence, where people are educated and empowered to support survivors, and where healthy, respectful relationships are the norm.
Our Core Values
Fairness
Respect
Integrity
Empathy
Non-judgmental
Dependability
Security
Our Work
FRIENDS, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence in Washington County since 1978. Using a trauma-informed approach, staff provides survivors with victim-centered services and programming that support individuals and families live a non-violent independent life well beyond program exit.
Our Funding
FRIENDS, Inc. operates thanks to a variety of funding sources including: Federal; State; United Way Washington County; United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County; and private foundations. The organization is accountable to our public and private funders, Board of Directors, and stakeholders. In addition, FRIENDS, Inc. is required on an annual basis to have an audit completed by an independent third-party auditing firm.
Our annual report can be found here.