RAINBOW HOUSE

The organization operated as an information and referral service for many years prior to acquiring a shelter facility. Historically, the organization provided education and information on stopping the cycle of domestic violence. The center received it's first funding from the State of Wisconsin in 1982. At that time, a shelter was acquired. We've been in our current location, serving survivors since 1984. We established as an independent non-profit in 1993. We continue to serve victims today, through providing prevention, education, and information to communities, families, and schools... On April 28th, 2013, our long-term Legal Advocate and Interim Director, Patricia Waschbisch, was murdered by her boyfriend. In honor of her tireless commitment to the cause, we dedicated the building in Trish's memory. While our organization remains the Rainbow House, our shelter building proper is now known as "The Patricia J. Waschbisch Center Against Domestic Violence". A link to this tragic story..

Primary location: Marinette United States