HICKORY, NC - On Tuesday, October 18th from 7:00pm until 9:00pm, Women’s Resource Center will present an evening of poetry reading to be held at Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse in downtown Hickory.
The theme for this event is “Words Falling” and women and men are invited to come and share their writings, interpretations and reflections. Offered in conjunction with Full Voices Writer’s Group, the Autumn open-mic night is a free event and sign-up begins at 6:30pm.
Full Voices Writer’s Group meets bi-monthly and is just one of the many programs offered through Women’s Resource Center and is an opportunity for women to nourish their creativity and strengthen their own voice through writing.
Opened in 1986, Women’s Resource Center has been a place of resource and support to women and their families in this community. The Center provides programs focusing on life skills, health and wellness, personal and professional development as well as crisis assistance and referral services. To find out more about WRC’s programs and volunteer opportunities, contact the Center at (828) 322-6333 or visit the website at www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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HICKORY, NC - On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 Women’s Resource Center’s Lunch & Learn series will present a program on Affordable Housing.� From 11:30am until 1:00pm representatives from BB&T will discuss options to affordable housing and how to obtain financing with little or no down payment. There is a $10 pre-registration free and lunch is provided.
BB&T’s Mortgage Loan Officers, Mary Klinger, Kathy Brady, and Kim Wagner will be taking the mystery out of homeownership and showing how it is possible by speaking on down payment options and employment requirements. Vice President and Mortgage Loan Officer Mary Klinger states:
“The biggest obstacle to home ownership is the lack of awareness of options and misconceptions in obtaining a mortgage. There are several programs available for affordable housing regardless of location and down payment amount.”
They would like to work with each Lunch & Learn participant by providing information on the use of down payment assistance.
The Lunch & Learn series is the last Tuesday of every month and is just one of the many programs Women’s Resource Center provides focusing on life skills, health and wellness, and personal and professional development. The Center was opened in 1986 and has since been a place of resource and support to women and their families of this community. To find out more about it’s crisis assistance and referral services, contact Women’s Resource Center at (828) 322-6333 or visit our website at www.wrchickory.org. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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HICKORY, NC - Women’s Resource Center will conduct a volunteer training workshop on September 20, 2005 from 10:00am until 12:00 noon. The workshop will be held at the Center’s facility located at 125 3rd Street NE in Hickory. Twila Hartford, WRC’s Support Services Coordinator, will facilitate the training.
The workshop focuses on several aspects of the volunteer process at the Center. Basic and referral training sessions will be held. Through the training, participants learn how to answer and direct phone calls from women in crisis situations with resource and referral information.
WRC volunteers will also be instructed on how to handle clients on a one-on-one basis in many different situations. Each trainee participates in role-playing scenarios to learn how to handle different circumstances when assessing needs of the clients. Each volunteer-in-training will receive information regarding referral and assistance agencies.
Women’s Resource Center was opened in 1986 and has since been a place of resource and support to women and their families in this community. The Center’s work includes crisis assistance, resource and referral services, a food pantry, and free professional clothing for women entering or re-entering the work force through the Women2Work Clothing Closet. WRC also offers a variety of programs focusing on life skill, health and wellness, and personal and professional development.
Answering the phone, working in the emergency pantries, and helping with programs are just some of the volunteer opportunities at Women’s Resource Center. To find out more about the volunteer training workshop and how you can help support the work of WRC, call the Center at (828) 322-6333 or visit our website at www.wrchickory.org to register online. Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way.
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HICKORY, NC - Women’s Resource Center is pleased to announce that Ms. Suzanne Garrett has joined their staff as the new Outreach Coordinator. Her office is located at the Center’s facility at 125 3rd Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601.
Her responsibilities are to support and facilitate enrichment programs and life transition services provided by Women’s Resource Center. This includes client assistance with resource and referral requests, volunteer recruitment for WRC programs and special events, and to assist in strengthening community partnerships through collaboration and awareness. She will also work with the Executive Director and the Support Services Coordinator to implement fundraising and special events.
Ms. Garrett brings a variety of experience to this newly established position. As Outreach Facilitator for a Southeast Asian Refugee Resource Center in California, she developed and facilitated women’s socialization groups and assisted clients with resource information and support. Also, through a nonprofit Legal Information Center, Ms. Garrett worked with a group providing help and assistance to victims of domestic violence.
Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way and has offered services and programs to women and families throughout the Unifour since 1986. The mission of Women’s Resource Center is to improve women’s lives and empower women to achieve their fullest potential. To find out more about Women’s Resource Center’s enrichment programs, life transition services, crisis assistance, or volunteer program call 828-322-6333, or visit our website at www.wrchickory.org.
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HICKORY, NC - Women’s Resource Center presents September’s “A Women’s Journey to Self” program focusing on Creating Balance in Life. The event will be held at Women’s Resource Center, and is for any woman going through a transition in her life or for women who are seekers. The group meets September 13, 2005 from 7:00-9:00pm at WRC. Women’s Resource Center is located at 125 3rd Street NE in Hickory. Visit WRC’s website at www.wrchickory.org or call 828-322-6333 for more details.
This monthly group will be facilitated by Gia Lupinacci-Maxson. The group is for women who are seeking something greater for their family and for their lives. The purpose is to create a safe haven where a woman can begin to develop her voice; create a wholeness of mind, body, and spirit; and discover a place of healing. This month’s meeting will focus on “Creating Balance in Life.” Participants should bring a journal.
Gia Lupinacci-Maxson holds a B.S. degree in Human Development and an M.S. degree in Education. She has worked with young children, adolescents, adults, senior citizens and the young at heart. Through her yoga instruction and holistic life coaching, she launched “Journey to Heart Center”.
Women’s Resource Center is a member agency of Catawba County United Way and has offered services and programs to women and families throughout the Unifour since 1986. The mission of Women’s Resource Center is to improve women’s lives and empower women to achieve their fullest potential. To find out more about Women’s Resource Center’s enrichment programs, life transition services, crisis assistance, or volunteer program call 828-322-6333, or visit our website at www.wrchickory.org.
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