Sunday, January 25, 2009

Ballet Arizona Angel Night

Many thanks to Ballet Arizona and donors for providing the opportunity for a group of our mothers and daughters to attend an awe-inspiring presentation of The Nutcracker ballet.


Monday, November 24, 2008

Mountain View Presbyterian Mission Market

Friday, November 7, 2008

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Women's Empowerment volunteers are recognized at a special dinner, at Fattoush Restaurant.

Kaushila, from the country of Bhutan, performs a Nepalese dance.


Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Employment

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.

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.







Burmese women at Wax2Max










Traditional Sudanese dress, at the AZ State Refugee Conference












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.


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