The Board for the Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a nonprofit advocacy service for victims of domestic and sexual violence located in Dillon, Montana, recently appointed Rebecca Knotts as Executive Director and Monique Schofield as Programs Manager.
“Monique and I are excited and prepared to coordinate the WRC’s community-based program of quality, compassionate services that encourage healing, self-respect and independence for clients experiencing intimate partner or sexual violence,” said Rebecca Knotts. “We are ready to receive walk-ins, conduct appointments, handle crisis situations and collaborate with a wide resource network to find clients support and safety.”
Rebecca Knotts will provide overall leadership and management of the WRC, working with community groups, health providers, law enforcement and donors to create meaningful partnerships and expand services in Beaverhead and Madison County. Knotts owned and operated Wildwood Floral Creations for 10 years, and previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at the University of Montana Western. Monique served as the Safety and Emergency Management Officer at the University of Montana Western for the past two years. She will lead the WRC’s advocacy team, as well as guide community outreach through education, awareness and prevention programming.
“We are grateful for the contributions made by former Executive Director, Dan Cahill, who recently retired; former Programs Manager, Haley Hickock, who expanded her private therapy practice, Stoic Minds in Dillon, MT; and former Operations Manager Ben Sagaloff, who launched his own small business Two Grandpas’ Landscaping,” said Knotts.
WRC Board of Directors Chairperson Megan Chilson agreed and added, “We feel lucky to have Rebecca and Monique join our staff. We look forward to keeping the Women’s Resource Center active, effective and engaged in our community.”
Since 1977, the Women’s Resource Center’s mission has been to address domestic and sexual violence and its impact on the community. The office is located at 236 E. Reeder in Dillon, and open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For 24-hour support services, clients can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or National Sexual Violence Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
For more information regarding WRC services, volunteer opportunities, and donation needs, visit www.wrcmt.org or call (406) 683-6106. Follow the Women’s Resource Center Facebook page for updates on current events and programming.
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