To break the cycle of domestic violence and aid survivors of sexual assault through advocacy, intervention, empowerment and transformation.

A Special Thanks!

Metro would like to give a special thanks to the Pussyfooters and those who made it possible for them to meet their goal of $15,000! These donations help to break the cycle of domestic violence and aid survivors of sexual assault.

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Thanks to all at Clean Fleet Auto Body in Metairie who, through Clean Fleet Benevolence Program made a difference in the life of one of METRO’s survivors. They and other local companies worked together to refurbish a beautiful car , along with numerous other gifts including maintenance, insurance, clothes, and gift cards, was presented to one a mother of two children who is working hard to establish a secure life for her and her children. Thanks to Clean Fleet for these gifts and to United Way for including METRO in the opportunity to apply.  Follow the link below to see other donors to this worthy project

The Richard West Freeman Endowment Challenge

With the help of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, METRO has received a grant from the Richard West Freeman Endowment Challenge to create an endowment. The grant matches one dollar to every two dollars donated on behalf of Metro. To find out more information about the Greater New Orleans Foundation, please click the following link: gnof or visit www.gnof.org.

To contribute to Metro's endowment fund, send your donation, specified for endowment fund, to P.O. Box 10775, Jefferson, La. 70181 or call 504-837-5400 and ask to speak to the Grant Manager or the Resources Advocate.

Thank you, for your support!

Norco Center

Metropolitan Center for Women & Children is now serving domestic violence and sexual assault victims located in the Norco, La area.  All serves are free and confidential. If you or someone you know needs counseling or have a question, please call the main office number at

504-837-5400.

We received our Accreditation!

We are proud to announce that Metro has been successfully accredited through Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault. We are excited to be acknowledged for the quality of our organization. We strive to continue to provide quality services to survivors of sexual assault.

A great need for caring VOLUNTEER'S

Metro is in need of daytime Crisis Call volunteers. All training will be provided by Metro. If you are interested  in our continuous efforts to eliminate and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault, please call the 24-hour hotline or fill out an application on our website and e-mail it to the provided address. Training starting in January 2011 for all volunteers. Thank you.

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