Women’s Transitional Living Center Honored

The Women’s Transitional Living Center (WTLC) of Fullerton was recently honored with the Family Resource Center Partner of the Year 2020 award for its efforts to strengthen families and communities in Orange County in its role as a well-rounded nonprofit agency that assists survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

The honor was conferred on WTLC by Families and Communities Together (FaCT), a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) located throughout Orange County’s highest-risk communities. The other worthy agencies nominated for the honor this year were the City of Placentia, Western Youth Services, and 211 OC.

“We are honored to be in such good company with the other reputable nominees and proudly accept this award as an affirmation that our efforts are strengthening families and communities particularly during these challenging times,” WTLC’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Lee said.

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, WTLC has seen a 135 percent rise in calls to its 24-hour helpline. As its shelters are at full capacity with 45 families and individuals, others in need are being helped through its Safety Net motel program. With the outbreak of COVID-19, WTLC moved its programming online to serve survivors in FaCT’s community-based platform for prevention activities and family support services.

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About Women’s Transitional Living Center, Inc. (WTLC)WTLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families escape the depths of domestic violence and exploitation by providing the tools and resources to build self-esteem and empower people for independent living. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, contact our 24-hour bilingual helpline at (877) 531-5522 or love@wtlc.org. For more information about WTLC, visit www.wtlc.org

About Families and Communities Together (FaCT)

Launched in 1994, Families and Communities Together (FaCT) is a network of Family Resource Centers (FRCs) located throughout Orange County’s highest-risk communities providing essential family support services, education, and resources. FaCT is administered by the County of Orange Social Services Agency, in partnership with the FaCT Coalition, collaboration between two regional organizations – Charitable Ventures and the Orange County Alliance for Children and Families. The FaCT Coalition facilitates the planning, implementation, evaluation, and support of services and activities that maximize the benefits offered by the FRCs. Programs and services receive funding from federal, state, and county agencies including U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Promoting Safe and Stable Families, Office of Child Abuse Prevention, California Emergency Management Agency, the County of Orange, as well as volunteer, in-kind support, and private donations.