Center For Empowerment & Justice

Established in 1972, The Women's Center Inc. is a social service and welfare organization for women and children. Based in Carbondale, Ill., the organization promotes a safer community by helping the survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Southern Illinois. The Women's Center Inc. provides a number of services, such as round-the-clock crisis hotline intervention, emergency shelter, food, supplies and transportation. It also caters individual and group support, counseling information, referrals, education, case management, legal, medical and personal advocacy.

The Carbondale Warming Center is an emergency homeless shelter located in Carbondale, Illinois, dedicated to addressing the needs of the local homeless community, particularly during the colder winter months. Established in 2018 by a collaborative committee, the center has significantly expanded its reach, now providing shelter for no fewer than 24 individuals and families each night. Committed to fostering a supportive culture of action, the Warming Center prides itself on the dedication of its volunteers and partnerships with various local organizations. With a mission to make a positive impact and ensure human dignity and safety, it continues to evolve and serve an increased number of those in need. Generated from the website