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Guilford girls spend Saturdays in pilot STEM program, learning about careers while having fun
For 15 fifth and sixth grade girls, Saturday mornings have been filled with learning about robotics, chemical engineering, wildlife biology and more. The youngsters learned about a variety of science topics through a six-week pilot program at the Women & Family Life in Guilford called EmpowHER: Girls in STEM. Each lesson is unique and taught by a different instructor, said Megan Linske, the volunteer facilitator of the STEM program.
"We're hoping that (the girls) see not only all of these different categories of STEM, but then within them, there are all of these different manifestations of those careers. So hopefully they take that away with them, while also just having a really fun time," Linske said.
WFLC Launches STEM Program for Girls in Grades 5–6
The Women & Family Life Center (WFLC) in Guilford has partnered with educators and experts to launch EmpowHER: Girls in STEM, a pilot program that gives fifth- and sixth-grade girls the chance to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on learning experiences.
A year in the making, the program is supported by a grant from the Guilford Fund for Education, said WFLC Program Manager Melissa George.
George said the idea was sparked by strong community demand for youth-oriented programming at the center, which has long offered a wide range of services and resources primarily for adults.
Guilford Community Fund Awards Grant to Women & Family Life Center, Bolstering Community Support Services
Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Guilford Community Fund
Amity Club Awards Women & Family Life Center $2,000
Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) is pleased to announce it has been awarded $2,000 by the Amity Club through its Worthy Project Initiative.
The Guilford Foundation Grants $117,900 to Local Nonprofits
The Guilford Foundation (TGF) distributed $117,900 through 35 community impact grants to area nonprofits. These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, support essential programs and services that benefit residents of Guilford.
WFLC highlighted by Guilford Foundation
TGF grants allowed more than 135 Guilford residents to participate in the W&FLC Guided Assistance Program (GAP). The GAP program is available to community members free of charge and provides personalized support and referrals for individuals who are facing difficult life challenges.
Tracy Brent Collections in Guilford Raises $2,200 for Women & Family Life Center
On April 10, Tracy Brent Collections on the Guilford Green raised $2,200 for Women & Family Life Center (the Center) with the generous support of matching donor and community supporter, Maureen Dalton. The Center is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and all families in need in the 15 towns the Center serves in Connecticut.
Women & Family Life Center Welcomes Jen Fournier as Interim Executive Director
Women & Family Life Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Jen Fournier of Racebook Consulting as its new interim Executive Director. As a strong advocate of promoting equity for women and all families in the Greater New Haven community, Jen brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership and community engagement experience to her new role at Women & Family Life Center.
TGF and GSB give $10,500 to Local Nonprofits for Sponsorship Events
Awards from the first application review ranged from $500 to $2,500. Recipients of the sponsorship funding include Guilford Interfaith Volunteers, Guilford Youth Mentoring, Knights of Columbus, Rotary Club of Guilford, SARAH Foundation, Theater Arts Parents Support (TAPS), and Women & Family Life Center.
Women & Family Life Center Offers Help
Check out this interview on Great Day with empowHer co-emcee Nicole Nalepa!
Nyberg: Women & Family Life Center has been supporting women, families for 30 years
Check out this interview on WTNH. Special announcement: Early bird ticket sales for empowHer gala have been extended until February 13th!
Interview with Women & Family Life Center on Guilford Community TV
Tune in to Guilford Community TV for an inspiring interview from Women & Family Life Center! Learn more about the incredible work the Center is doing to support women and all families in our community.
The Marketplace Raises $1.2K for W&FLC, Oct 3, 2024
Throughout August, The Marketplace at Guilford Food Center allowed its customers to make a significant impact in their community by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. This month-long fundraiser raised $1,288 for Women & Family Life Center, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and all families in need in the 14 towns W&FLC serves in Connecticut.
Spavia Day Spa Donates $40,000 to Local Charities Supporting Women's Wellness after Mother's Day Campaign, Jun 11, 2024
This past Mother’s Day, the entire Spavia system donated more than $40,000 to local nonprofit organizations with an emphasis on uplifting women and championing their wellness across the nation. Additionally, Spavia locations hosted a “Mom’s Ultimate Luxury Spa Gift Basket” giveaway that featured a thoughtfully curated collection of spa and self-care essentials donated from the spa’s premier vendor partners designed to help deserving moms relax, recenter and renew.
WFLC Recognizes Women & Girls at SHEro Awards Ceremony, May 23, 2024
A $50,000 award from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through The Guilford Foundation will allow the Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) to continue to support and empower women and all families during challenging life transitions. The allocation of $1,000,000 of ARPA funding to local non-profits demonstrates the value and role charitable organizations play in the Guilford community.
Women & Family Life Center Receives $50,000 ARPA Award Through The Guilford Foundation, April 4, 2024
A $50,000 award from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through The Guilford Foundation will allow the Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) to continue to support and empower women and all families during challenging life transitions. The allocation of $1,000,000 of ARPA funding to local non-profits demonstrates the value and role charitable organizations play in the Guilford community.
Doubling of ARPA funds to $1M is windfall for Guilford nonprofit organizations, December 18, 2023
For the Women & Family Life Center the $50,000 they received "is absolutely amazing," said Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, executive director.
"Unfortunately, with the pandemic a lot of the grants weren't as high as they used to be in the past and individual donations were not coming in as high as before as frequently," she said. "It allows us to keep our doors open, to keep our services running for free, allowing our staff to be full time," she said.
$1M in ARPA Funds Allocated To 34 Guilford Area Nonprofits, December 14, 2023
The federal money was given to help support local nonprofits in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The thorough and competitive review process saw 36 area nonprofits submit applications. The Guilford Board of Directors unanimously approved the ARPA Review Committee’s recommendation for 34 grants totaling $1 million with awards ranging from $5,000 to $75,000.
Linda Nedell: Speaking Truth to empowHer
By producing a riveting video themed “The Imagined Life,” Linda Nedell is helping Women and Family Life Center (WFLC) speak truth to the empowHer Gala, coming Thursday, March 23, to Woodwinds in Branford.
As described on nonprofit WFLC’s website, the gala’s theme will help to “...celebrate those among us who imagined a better life. Armed with courage, they found their way to our door, programs, and services. Finding support and empowerment at the center, they discovered a path to growth and their imagined life.”
A Gala to celebrate and inspire lives.
Women & Family Life Center presents EmpowHer Gala
A Gala to celebrate and inspire lives
Important news! Plans are underway to bring the 2nd annual EmpowHer Gala to the Connecticut shoreline on March 23 at the Woodwinds of Branford. This very special event supports the W&FLC's mission of providing resources and education for women and all families in crisis.
Women & Family Life Center presents EmpowHer Gala
A Gala to celebrate and inspire lives
Important news! Plans are underway to bring the 2nd annual EmpowHer Gala to the Connecticut shoreline on March 23 at the Woodwinds of Branford. This very special event supports the W&FLC's mission of providing resources and education for women and all families in crisis.
Women & Family Life Center in Guilford Collecting Basic Items for People in Need, December 19, 2022
In Guilford, it's all about lending a helping hand on Monday as the team at the Women & Family Life Center is trying to meet the basic needs of their community.
The Women & Family Life Center is holding its toiletry drive. The center has everything from household cleaning products to shampoo because its goal is to be a blessing to folks with the basic, every day-needed items.
The team said they are seeing an increase of people just needing basic personal supplies.
With what's going on in the economy and bills going up, they said they see a lot of people who are asking themselves questions like, "do I put gas in my car or food on the table?" and they aren't thinking about basic supplies.
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Volunteers from the United Way of Greater New Haven cleaned up and beautified the outdoor space at Women and Family Life Center on Fair Street in Guilford Thursday., October 20, 2022
Members of the Yale swimming and diving teams joined community members for the organization’s “Week of Caring.”
“We are cleaning up the playground, raking leaves, spreading mulch, do some weeding, really just clean up the outdoor space,” Dennis Velasquez, the United Way of Greater New Haven’s volunteer manager said.
Women and Family Life Center provide resources and education for women and all families in crisis.
Women and Family Life Center Announces Inaugural EmpowHer Gala Fundraiser, March 15, 2022
(March 15, 2021) Women & Family Life Center (W&FLC) is excited to announce the EmpowHer Gala as the organization’s new signature annual fundraiser on March 24, 2022, at The WoodWinds in Branford, CT at 6:00PM. The event will be a sit-down dinner, which will also include entertainment, and a live and silent auction. It will feature a group of six women sharing their incredible story of the bond they formed through W&FLC during a time of uncertainty and adversity in their lives.
NBC News: Women & Family Life Center Pivots to Help CT Families During the Pandemic
Nonprofit Pivots to help Struggling Connecticut Families – NBC Connecticut .
Safe Search Offers Secure, Private Computer, Internet, & Phone Access, January 2022
GUILFORD, CT — The Women & Family Life Center announced the return of its Safe Search program. Safe Search allows a person who doesn't feel they're in a safe environment to communicate freely and without fear of being tracked or monitored. Safe Search provides a private space for calling counselors or lawyers, researching job openings, or revising and printing their resume, for example.
Welcome New Executive Director of W&FLC: An Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, MPA
Guilford, Madison and Old Saybrook Neighbors Magazines, January 2022
So far, things have been wonderful. We are busy, but that is a good thing, as it means we are helping people in the community. There really hasn't been any time of adjusting; on day one, I walked into the office and jumped right in. There was work to do, people to help-no time to waste.
Women & Family Life Center Marks 30 Years, December 21, 2022
The Women & Family Life Center (WFLC) is marking its 30-year anniversary serving the shoreline, though its a celebration dimmed by the ongoing necessity of an agency that assists a rising number of victims of sexual and domestic abuse, among other services.
WFLC is a privately funded non-profit with headquarters in Guilford and serves women, men, and families that are in a crisis situation. The center offers programs to 16 area towns, but this year served more than 50 area towns. WFLC partners with numerous other organizations including the Guilford Foundation, The Branford, Community Foundation, the United Way of Greater New Haven, and both Guilford and Madison Youth & Family Service agencies to assist those in crisis.
Women Find Stability with Help from Women & Family Life Center
December 20, 2021
For many women living one paycheck away from a financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating. The Women and Family Life Center has offered a lifeline.
Click here to read the full article
Wenderoth-Holster Dives In to Lead Women & Family Life Center
October 27, 2021
On Oct. 18, Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster officially started first her day as the new executive director of the Women & Family Life Center (WFLC). She’s still pinching herself.
“I knew they did a lot at WFLC, but I think nobody really knows how much they do and how much they can provide until you dive into it. I love it,” says Jennifer. “The work that they do is so needed on the shoreline.”
United Way kicks off annual Week of Caring in Guilford
October 11, 2021
Helping others in communities across Connecticut. The United Way kicked off their annual Week of Caring on Monday. This week is off to a good start at the Women and Family Life Center in Guilford. The beautification project is possible thanks to the United Way of New Haven and its Week of Caring project.
Nonprofit Pivots to help Struggling Connecticut Families
February 18, 2021
The Graver family of Branford has a lot of pictures volunteering for agencies that help people in need.
Amy Graver has run a successful marketing firm for 22 years and said she's always donated, given, and helped as an important part of her life. She admitted she and her kids are not the kind of people you would expect to need help from some of the very agencies they have supported over the years.
Click here to watch the story on NBC or to read the full article
Grant Allows Women & Family Life Center to Put Renewed Focus on the Plight of Working Poor
January 20, 2021
The Women & Family Life Center (WFLC) recently added a full-time specialist position whose purpose is to begin reaching out to offer help and services to people in the area before they lose their housing or other basic necessities. This position is relatively unique around the state, as the reality of this long-simmering crisis begins to sink in.
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