LSS-SW has partnered with the Association for Supportive Child Care/Ninos en Mi Casa program, to certify refugee woman as professional child care providers.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Mentor Pairing
The Phoenix WE Program provides one-to-one mentors for select clients. Volunteers may assist with the development of life skills, English tutoring, general acculturation, or other special needs. To participate, email areeves@phxinternet.net or visit Volunteer Match.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Activities
Program participants are offered a number of opportunities to attend or take part in community events and field trips.
Free cut and color, at Rolf's, through the Fresh Start Women's Foundation
World Refugee Day 2007
Education
Health education is a priority of the WE Program. Other classes include mental wellness, safety, budgeting and banking, and domestic violence awareness.
Microenterprise
Skilled women are invited to sew and craft items, for sale, as a means to supplement their family income.
Skill building
Opportunities to develop new skills are also provided.
An Iraqi client has been hired to teach other women basic computer skills
Once sewing class participants have reached an advanced level, they are invited to craft items for sale.
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