Support a justice-involved woman through one-on-one mentoring New Beginnings is a jail-based program providing workforce and life development services, mentoring, and support to women in the Kent County, Ottawa County and Muskegon County Jails. The program’s purpose is to reduce the likelihood that a woman will return to jail after release. Supporting the Success of…
Understanding that incarceration presents unique challenges for future job seekers, Women’s Resource Center’s New Beginnings program provides enhanced gender-responsive mentoring services to women at Kent County Jail pre-release and up to 18 months post-release. DEJAIA Dejaia first heard of the Women’s Resource Center after sitting in on a session led by Coach Julie Harper-Shears at…
What We Do Programs New Beginnings Empower Investment in Families Workshops Calendar Get Started Helping women thrive after incarceration New Beginnings is offered to women who are currently housed in the Kent County, Muskegon, and Ottawa County Jail. Staff career coaches and specially trained volunteer mentors assist participants in making a successful reentry into the…
News & Events Newsletters Empowerment Highlighting the courageous and compassionate women in our community. Download PDF Aspire Celebrating women who are helping each other to keep moving forward. Download PDF New Beginnings Celebrating stories of resilient women who are overcoming the challenges of COVID-19. Download PDF Educate & Employ Celebrating stories of resilient women who…
While a participant in New Beginnings, Adrienne worked diligently with her career coach Julie to prepare for release. Read more about Adrienne’s Journey.
When your life comes crashing down all around you, it’s really hard to pick yourself up without some help. This is Heather’s story.
All proceeds from rental agreements are directly invested back into women in our community seeking financial independence and economic stability throughout workplace success. Building Features: Featuring majority Steelcase and limited Kent Office Furniture On-site event coordinator Inspiring and eclectic artwork from local and regional artists Located on The Rapid public transportation line In the heart…
Thanks to the support of our campaign leadership and generous partners, the Propel Campaign raised $2.8 million to provide better access and more space to serve women in our community. Please join us for an open house on June 28th from 3-6pm at our new home, 816 Madison Ave SE! Thank You for Your Partnership…
Tonya’s Story In February 2019, Tonya was stopped for a traffic violation and arrested due to a pending warrant on her record. She was experiencing a difficult time and struggled with alcoholism. In result of her struggle with alcohol, Tonya lost her job and began to spiral into a series of challenges. While serving her…
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) announced a $200,000 grant award from the Michigan Justice Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
