What Were You Wearing?

March 2025

In fashion, this question celebrates identity, creativity, and influence. But for survivors of sexual violence, it’s used to blame them for the violence that happened to them. There is never an excuse, justification, or invitation for sexual abuse of any form. Period.

Shelterhouse will be tackling this victim-blaming myth in an exhibit generously hosted by the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.

At this exhibit, survivor stories will be displayed alongside anonymous stories detailing community members' experiences with sexual assault, highlighting the fact that survivors are NEVER at fault for the abuse or violence that they experience

We would love to highlight as many local survivors as possible, and represent a wide range of ages, gender identities, and experiences. If you are interested in sharing your story & outfit descriptions anonymously during this exhibit, click the link below!

Please direct questions regarding this exhibit to Lizzy Kennedy, Communication & Outreach Coordinator, at kennedy@shelterhousemidland.org

2025 Chefs for Shelterhouse

April 24, 2024 | 5:30-8:30 PM

Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center

Shelterhouse was thrilled to bring our annual fundraiser, Chefs for Shelterhouse, back to the Midland community last year, and we're already planning ahead for 2025!

This is a casual strolling fundraiser where you have the opportunity to try samplings from over a dozen local chefs and restaurants, bid on silent auction items, AND raise funds for survivors at the same time!

Survivor Art Exhibit

March 21, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Shelterhouse is excited to be bringing a Survivor Art Exhibition to the Tri-Cities in collaboration with numerous other agencies including Underground Railroad, Inc., Bay Area Women's Center, the Sexual Assault Center of Child and Family Services of Saginaw, Studio 23/The Arts Center, and McDowell Healing Arts Center.

All  survivors are welcome to submit art whether or not they are a client at a participating agency. Submissions are due March 11, 2025.

If you're looking for opportunities in the community to create art to submit to this exhibit, please view list below:

Creative 360 (5501 Jefferson Ave. Midland, MI 48640)

February 8, 2025 ~ 12:00-2:00 PM

Mixed Media