You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. – Maya Angelou This March, the International Women’s Day theme was Choose to Challenge. It was an invitation to celebrate progress made in the area of gender equality while recognizing and refusing to accept areas…
The Pillar Award began in 1987 as a way to honor organizations who are committed to empowering women at work. This year, we took a closer look at 4 local companies who are actively investing in women in the workplace. We challenge our community to continue empowering and supporting women in the workplace. Much has…
March is Women’s History Month and we challenge you to “Go Green for Women”! Why green? We all know that green is the color of money, but the color green can also symbolize growth, renewal, and prosperity. By wearing green, you are showing your support of the transformation that takes place in the lives of women…
We remember Joan Crandall, Deb Bailey, and Jayne Schafer. Joan Crandall Pioneer of the WRC Joan Hamann (Crandall) was a beloved pioneer of the Women’s Resource Center. Joan was the very first Board Chair and also served as Executive Director. “I had the opportunity to spend time with Joan over the past couple of…
The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on. – Serena Williams Women in Grand Rapids are hurting. In the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic, we interacted with nearly as many clients as we typically do in an entire year. But despite…
Last fall, Wynnielle Howland had a difficult decision in front of her. She had just finished serving time at the Kent County Jail and she was ready to start fresh in a new career, but she didn’t know where to start. She was recommended to our New Beginnings program and paired with one of our…
Dear friends, We hope you are well and safe. Our first priority at Women’s Resource Center is the safety and well-being of our participants, staff, volunteers, and community partners. Safety Precautions Per the latest MDHHS guidelines, we are currently operating under a revised schedule: Monday & Wednesday | 9am – 5pm | Working remotely…
As an advocate for working women, Women’s Resource Center honors progressive West Michigan employers who empower women at work with policies designed to recruit, retain and advance women in their workplace.
Our fall fundraiser Wine, Women & Chocolate is a fun event where guests can enjoy wine tastings, craft beers, and delectable chocolates while taking part in a silent auction and raffle drawings.
Too many working households in Michigan are struggling to afford the basics. Single women head of households are especially effected by low wage jobs and increasing costs of housing, food, transportation and health care. 2019 Michigan ALICE Report.
