March 2, 2026, Fox19

The video features an interview on FOX19 NOW during International Women’s Month discussing the critical work of the non-profit organization Women Helping Women across Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio. The organization has been operating for 52 years, providing 24/7 crisis response and intervention services. It is revealed that in the previous year, the agency served nearly 9,300 survivors and answered approximately 21,000 hotline calls, marking the highest hotline volume in the state of Ohio. The conversation highlights how domestic violence and assault isolate survivors and explains that the hotline provides a vital space of compassion, belief, and support. Viewers are encouraged to reach out to their free, confidential 24-hour hotline or visit their website to volunteer and get involved.

Representatives Named

Kristen Shrimplin – Executive Director of Women Helping Women, who speaks about the organization’s mission, regional impact, and available resources.

Kristin Shrimplin, CEO of Women Helping Women, smiling during a Cincy Lifestyle interview segment with a bridge graphic backdropApril 4, 2025, Facebook WCPO 9

When violence occurs within a relationship, it impacts whole communities. Women Helping Women has been working to prevent violence, empower survivors, and strengthen community wellbeing in Southwest Ohio for over 50 years. CEO Kristin Shrimplin spoke with Michelle Hopkins about the community-wide impact of domestic violence, the growing need for donor support, and how we can all help create a safer Cincinnati.

For information, visit: https://womenhelpingwomen.org/