Statement of Philosophy
If you give a woman a fish, you have fed her a meal.
If you teach her to fish, she is able to feed herself and her family.
WE teaches women (and men) to "fish" by helping them discover the keys to unlocking their potential.
General Information
In July 2002, a new non-profit organization, Women Empowered opened its doors. As an education and support organization (with 501 (c) (3) status) its goal is to address the needs of a large population of women and girls living on the island of Martha’s Vineyard.
Feeling overwhelmed by the stress in their lives, they often experience feelings of anxiety, fear, frustration, helplessness and thus find themselves unable to affect the measure of control necessary to insure a quality of life they perceive to be acceptable.
WE offers free education and support in the form of instruction in these basic life skill areas:
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problem solving
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decision making
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balancing a checkbook
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planning a family budget
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coping skills
- personal organization
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job search
Women Empowered helps islanders move from a place of anxiety and fear to a position of strength and confidence.
On the following page you will find four profiles of women we have served (used with permission) and their comments about the changes in their lives. You will also be invited to become an "Island Angel" and help support us in our work. It is a difficult time in our nation's history to sustain a donor support base. Due to the aftermath of 9/11, the economic recession and volatile stock market, as well as the insecurity brought about by the war in Iraq, funding non-profit organizations is difficult. Adding to this already stressful picture, state budget cuts limit monies available for social services. As a result, the service WE offers is even more vital to the island women.
Please consider becoming an "Island Angel." You too can become an islander helping islanders.
508-696-8880
Please e-mail any questions or comments
womenempowered@comcast.net
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