Tuesday, December 28, 2010
What do you think about this quote?
Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful - Mark Victor Hansen
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Scholarship program for survivors of domestic violence
Click here to access the WISP Scholarship Website
According to the WISPINC.org website:
Women's Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. (WISP, Inc.)
The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. began as a program of The Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF) in 1999 and for 8 years provided scholarships to women survivors of intimate partner abuse who were changing their lives through education. In December 2007, SLF Founder and President, Doris Buffett announced her intention to endow WISP as its own entity. On July 1, 2008 WISP, Inc. emerged as a “sister” organization with a mission to enhance efforts to end domestic violence by offering access to higher education.
The primary programs of WISP, Inc. are the Women’s Independence Scholarship Program and the Counselor, Advocate and Support Staff scholarship.
WISP is available nationally to women who have left an abusive domestic situation and who are pursuing an education designed to provide economic independence for themselves and their children.
CASS is for individuals who are employed by a domestic violence service agency. Such agencies - shelters, resource centers, transitional housing programs, etc. – play a critical role in the effort to end domestic violence. This scholarship was created to help agencies with limited funds assist their staff in developing professionally to better serve their clients.
According to the WISPINC.org website:
Women's Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. (WISP, Inc.)
The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc. began as a program of The Sunshine Lady Foundation (SLF) in 1999 and for 8 years provided scholarships to women survivors of intimate partner abuse who were changing their lives through education. In December 2007, SLF Founder and President, Doris Buffett announced her intention to endow WISP as its own entity. On July 1, 2008 WISP, Inc. emerged as a “sister” organization with a mission to enhance efforts to end domestic violence by offering access to higher education.
The primary programs of WISP, Inc. are the Women’s Independence Scholarship Program and the Counselor, Advocate and Support Staff scholarship.
WISP is available nationally to women who have left an abusive domestic situation and who are pursuing an education designed to provide economic independence for themselves and their children.
CASS is for individuals who are employed by a domestic violence service agency. Such agencies - shelters, resource centers, transitional housing programs, etc. – play a critical role in the effort to end domestic violence. This scholarship was created to help agencies with limited funds assist their staff in developing professionally to better serve their clients.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
National Domestic Violence Hotline
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline website:
Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY)
Anonymous & Confidential Help 24/7
Click here for the National Domestic Violence Hotline website
Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Assistance is available in English and Spanish with access to more than 170 languages through interpreter services.
1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 1.800.787.3224 (TTY)
Anonymous & Confidential Help 24/7
Click here for the National Domestic Violence Hotline website
Free Is My Life
I love to share with you great resources that can help you professionally and personally. I think that "Free Is My Life" is one of the best resources on the internet because it highlights the free activities, services and products that are availible in our community - if you knew about them!
Click here to visit FreeIsMyLife.com
As stated by the Founder of Freeismylife.com, Jackie Harper:
"Detroit is a great city with great things going on that many people don't know about --and they especially don't know that the events are free. I hope that FREEISMYLIFE will allow people to stretch their paychecks and discover the many diverse treasures that Detroit has to offer."
Click here to visit FreeIsMyLife.com
As stated by the Founder of Freeismylife.com, Jackie Harper:
"Detroit is a great city with great things going on that many people don't know about --and they especially don't know that the events are free. I hope that FREEISMYLIFE will allow people to stretch their paychecks and discover the many diverse treasures that Detroit has to offer."
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
SAFE's Holiday Newsletter
Click link below to access SAFE's e-newsletter:
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Gratitude-and-Holiday-Hope.html?soid=1101638673428&aid=twNVcBJ7sq8
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Gratitude-and-Holiday-Hope.html?soid=1101638673428&aid=twNVcBJ7sq8
Free or low-cost resources
Julie's List is a great website that list many free or low-cost resources for a wide variety of problems for residents of Southeast Michigan. Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe counties.
Click here for Julie's List!
http://julieslist.homestead.com/Index.html
Click here for Julie's List!
http://julieslist.homestead.com/Index.html
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Free Inspirational E-Book for You
The E-book version of Beyond The Mirror can be downloaded here:
Click Here for the "Beyond The Mirror" e-Book
Click Here for the "Beyond The Mirror" e-Book
As stated on the "Beyond of the Mirror" Website:
From Victim to Survivor
Beyond the Mirror as a hope embodies the goal that victims of verbal/psychological violence and abuse can
- Recognize the injustices of such behaviors
- Realize they do not deserve to be treated violently
- Believe in their potential, that they can evolve from being a person who is constantly put down and demeaned to someone who is able to live in peace without the pain and suffering associated with abuse
Free Microsoft Computer Training
Links for FREE Microsoft Computer Training
Microsoft Elevate America provides free and low-cost training on improving computer skills, learning Microsoft Office products and other resources to help improve employment opportunities for entrepreneurs and individuals.
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/community-tools/job-skills/training-resources/
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/en-us/community-tools/job-skills/Community-Initiative/
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced a way for onetime, nonviolent offenders wipe out their criminal records if they have stayed clean for five years.
http://www.waynecounty.com/executive_majorinitiatives_stepapplication.htm
Download the Brochure
http://www.waynecounty.com/documents/StepExample.pdf
If a past criminal record has been a barrier for you to obtain employment click on the link below for more information and to download the verification application
http://www.waynecounty.com/executive_majorinitiatives_stepapplication.htm
Download the Brochure
http://www.waynecounty.com/documents/StepExample.pdf
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Welcome to Equity!
Greetings!
Please let others know about this blog, you never know who may need this information...1 in 4 women are victims of domestic violence within the United States
Equity is Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment's (SAFE) blog that was created for survivors of domestic violence in the Metropolitan Detroit area and beyond to informed of available resources, tips, tools and more to assist in your success as you transition your lives!
Definition of Equity: The fair distribution of rights and access to resources, services and power.
Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) is a nonprofit organization that provides services to survivors of domestic violence specially designed to educate and empower survivors regarding the economic abuse aspect of domestic violence.
Please visit SAFE website for additional information at www.newsafestart.org
If you live in the Metropolitan Detroit area and would like to participate in SAFE programs, please call 800-757-4919 ext.2 to find out the date, time and topic of our next training session.
Please let others know about this blog, you never know who may need this information...1 in 4 women are victims of domestic violence within the United States
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