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 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…
What We Do Programs New Beginnings Empower Investment in Families Workshops Calendar Get Started Career pathways for those in work release programs Empower provides individualized career and life skill development to women facing significant barriers to employment. Career Coaches work one-on-one with participants to identify their strengths and barriers related to employment, building a person-centered…
How to Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities You can play an important role in empowering women We offer a wide variety of volunteer positions, and strive to match each volunteer to a role that fits their unique personality, abilities and schedule. Work directly with WRC participantsComputer Instructor Instruct a class of up to 6 people in various…
The Business Boutique Donation Guidelines Please call to schedule a drop-off appointment at 616-458-5443. We kindly ask that you do not drop-off clothing without an appointment. Please do not leave any clothing donations at the door or anywhere around the building. We appreciate your patience, generosity and willingness to donate clothing! We accept clothing appropriate…
Who We Are Our History Statement for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Staff & Board Members Strategic Plans & Reports FAQs Employment Opportunities 1971 “Changing Consciousness of American Women” conference held at Aquinas College. Over 400 women attend. Becomes the catalyst for developing a resource center for women in West Michigan. 1973 Women’s Resource Center opens…
What We Do Programs Workshops Calendar Get Started Equipping women for success Women’s Resource Center empowers women to become economically self-sufficient and improve their lives through employment, career development and personal growth. We work with unemployed or underemployed women who want to find meaningful work to support themselves and their families. Our services are designed…
