The Rising Star Nelly* came to WomenRising in October for court-mandated domestic violence counseling following a battery incident. She was living in temporary housing with her son and looking for a permanent and an appropriate housing situation. Due to a medical condition DYFS would not allow her to live in her own apartment with her son. WomenRising helped to stabilize Nelly and her son then helped her to find suitable housing and daycare. Next WomenRising assisted her to sort through domestic violence and parenting issues. After 6 months of counseling Nelly begun attending a domestic violence support group. In addition, she is working with WomenRising’s Court Liaison Nancy Giron who helped her to represent herself in a series of custody, child support, and visitation hearings with great success. Nelly was able to find a suitable housing arrangement and with counselor encouragement and advocacy with her DYFS manager, she completed a parenting class and was able to find daycare for her son. Finally after satisfying all DYFS requirements her DYFS case is now closed. Nelly tells us that she feels much happier and is excited about every new step her son takes. She is even thinking about taking classes at Hudson County Community College. Nelly continues to utilize WomenRising services as on a regular basis. We are pleased with her perseverance and progress. We thank you for your support! *name has been changed to protect confidentiality We can’t believe that summer is starting to wind down and the new school year is just around the corner! If your family is getting stocked up in school supplies don’t forget the students who aren’t as lucky and need some assistance getting their educational materials together. There are many things you can do to help: you can donate school supplies, buy a discount pass at Macy’s for your back to school needs, or purchase supplies through igive.com. All are ways to help WomenRising and your community. You’ll find all the information you need in this issue. Success Story Vol 4, Issue 1 8/15/07 In This Issue
Visit our website at www.womenrising.org.   WomenRising Inc. « 270 Fairmount Ave.« Jersey City, NJ 07306-4712 201/333-5700 In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Work Socialization Mark Your Calendars   Here's what's coming up at WomenRising Inc: Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil to remember victims October 10 from 4-7pm Administration Building at Lincoln Park, Jersey City Call 201-333-5700 ext 544 for more information WomenRising’s Work Socialization program gives youth a seven-week summer work experience with jobs in the community. Each participant works 20 hours per week in a job selected to match their interests, among this year’s assignments were Horizon Health Center and Jersey City Recreation Dept. The youth receive a weekly stipend paid by WomenRising. Donations are welcome to help support this program. We have 7 youth participating in this year’s Work Socialization Program. On Tuesday, August 7th our youth volunteered to participate in the Jersey City National Night Out event. Night out is an event to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Participants helped to set up and decorate the park for the event. Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy presented each youth with a Certificate of Appreciation and thanked them for their role in improving the quality of life in Jersey City. We are very proud of our youth for wanting to give of themselves and their time for such a wonderful cause. Keisher Harris, Work Socialization Program Coordinator, works with our youth to help them understand that they can make a difference. WomenRising has a regular need for items to be donated. Please consider making a donation from the following list. In addition, we’ve registered an official wishlist with Target.com. Next time you’re shopping online, pop on over and look at our list (don’t forget that by going through igive.com you can help us twice with your purchase!) Here’s our regular list: -Bath towel sets (new) -Cell phones & batteries (used) -Comforters (new- twin size for women, children, and teens) -Curtains & blinds (call for size) -Crib sheet sets (new) -Ink Jet Cartridges (used) -Laundry detergent (sealed) -Pots & pans (gently used or new) -Sheet sets (new- twin size for women and children) -Shower curtains with liners (new) -Women’s Toiletries (new-sealed) Please consider making a donation and please make sure to call 201/333-5700 ext 537 to schedule an appointment before dropping items off. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up items. We also need a volunteer with a truck to donate their time and service to help us get larger items that our clients need from time to time. All donations are tax-deductible. We will be able to provide you with a receipt for this purpose. For more information or to volunteer your time or vehicle, call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Our Wishlist Macy’s Shop for a Cause Saturday, October 13th– 9am to 10pm at Any Macy’s or Macy’s Affiliate Shopping passes are $5 each (all proceeds go to WomenRising) For info or a discount pass call 201/333-5700 ext 537 or click here WomenRising has numerous programs to empower families to achieve self-sufficiency & live safe, fulfilling, productive lives. Even those who are familiar with our organization sometimes forget about some of them! So in the next several e-newsletters we will be featuring a different program to spotlight. This month we are featuring our “Family Microloan Program”. Program Spotlight: Family Microloan Program (FML) Department: Community Economic Development Contact: Angela Russo: 201/333-5700 ext 554 Purpose: Assists individuals to develop their financial skills and credit management tools, and offers small loans to remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Work: Counselor works with low-income individuals to: help understand and plan for their financial future, understand their credit with individualized credit review sessions and referrals, prioritize and reduce spending, get out/ stay out of debt, manage a household as a single parent or on entry-level wages, as well as loan case management and review. Services: Workshops in financial literacy Budgeting Household management Financial planning Case management Small loans Loan collection Macy’s Shop for a Cause WomenRising is selling tickets to a unique one-day-only shopping event at Macys on Saturday, October 13th all day (9am to 10pm) at all Macy’s locations. “Macy’s Shop for a Cause Day” tickets are only $5 each. Every dollar from the sales goes directly to WomenRising! By purchasing a shopping pass to the event, you’ll support WomenRising while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment, special events, and thousands of dollars worth of fabulous prizes including a chance to win a $500 shopping spree. This exclusive shopping pass includes: * 20% off regular, sale & clearance - women’s, men’s & kids’ apparel & accessories - fine, bridge & fashion jewelry - bed & bath items - housewares - frames - luggage - china - crystal - silver - kitchen & personal care electrics - technology items * 10% off regular, sale & clearance - furniture - mattresses - rugs A few exclusions apply, but the savings are wonderful. You can get those ‘back to school’ items, or even start your holiday shopping early! And speaking of holiday shopping, if you give us your address when purchasing your Shop for a Cause ticket, we’ll even send you a “Friends and Family” pass in December for even more savings! You can purchase tickets by calling 201/333-5700 ext 537 or you can order them online at www.merchantamerica.com/womenrising/echopay/ (2 tickets/ $10 minimum- just make sure to include the address you want them sent to in the comments section if it’s different from your billing address!) «Success Story «Work Socialization «Back to School «Macy’s Shop for a Cause «Program Spotlight: FML «Our Wishlist «Mark Your Calendars In This Issue Visit our website at www.womenrising.org.   WomenRising Inc. « 270 Fairmount Ave.« Jersey City, NJ 07306-4712 201/333-5700 In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Mark Your Calendars   Here's what's coming up at WomenRising Inc: Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil to remember victims October 10 from 4-7pm Administration Building at Lincoln Park, Jersey City Call 201-333-5700 ext 544 for more information WomenRising has a regular need for items to be donated. Please consider making a donation from the following list. In addition, we’ve registered an official wishlist with Target.com. Next time you’re shopping online, pop on over and look at our list (don’t forget that by going through igive.com you can help us twice with your purchase!) Here’s our regular list: -Bath towel sets (new) -Cell phones & batteries (used) -Comforters (new- twin size for women, children, and teens) -Curtains & blinds (call for size) -Crib sheet sets (new) -Ink Jet Cartridges (used) -Laundry detergent (sealed) -Pots & pans (gently used or new) -Sheet sets (new- twin size for women and children) -Shower curtains with liners (new) -Women’s Toiletries (new-sealed) Please consider making a donation and please make sure to call 201/333-5700 ext 537 to schedule an appointment before dropping items off. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up items. We also need a volunteer with a truck to donate their time and service to help us get larger items that our clients need from time to time. All donations are tax-deductible. We will be able to provide you with a receipt for this purpose. For more information or to volunteer your time or vehicle, call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Back to School As the long-sleeves and spiral notebook-lined aisles of your local stores suggest, Fall is just around the corner and students around the country are gearing up for the new school year. You can make sure that every single school supply, fall jacket, and new backpack can mean a donation for WomenRising Inc.! Just by shopping through iGive.com, up to 26% of each purchase at 680+ participating online stores can be donated. If you haven’t joined already, go to www.igive.com/womenrising today and sign up for free! Want to give a boost to a student who might need a little extra help? You can donate new school supplies to WomenRising and assist students to achieve success in their educational settings. We have children of all ages who are in need of back-to-school essentials. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Andrea at 201/333-5700 ext 537 or write to akoenig@womenrising.org Macy’s Shop for a Cause Saturday, October 13th– 9am to 10pm at Any Macy’s or Macy’s Affiliate Shopping passes are $5 each (all proceeds go to WomenRising) For info or a discount pass call 201/333-5700 ext 537 or click here WomenRising has numerous programs to empower families to achieve self-sufficiency & live safe, fulfilling, productive lives. Even those who are familiar with our organization sometimes forget about some of them! So in the next several e-newsletters we will be featuring a different program to spotlight. This month we are featuring our “Family Microloan Program”. Program Spotlight: Family Microloan Program (FML) Department: Community Economic Development Contact: Angela Russo: 201/333-5700 ext 554 Purpose: Assists individuals to develop their financial skills and credit management tools, and offers small loans to remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Work: Counselor works with low-income individuals to: help understand and plan for their financial future, understand their credit with individualized credit review sessions and referrals, prioritize and reduce spending, get out/ stay out of debt, manage a household as a single parent or on entry-level wages, as well as loan case management and review. Services: Workshops in financial literacy Budgeting Household management Financial planning Case management Small loans Loan collection “There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.” -Susan B. Anthony
Visit our website at www.womenrising.org.   WomenRising Inc. « 270 Fairmount Ave.« Jersey City, NJ 07306-4712 201/333-5700 In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Mark Your Calendars   Here's what's coming up at WomenRising Inc: Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil to remember victims October 10 from 4-7pm Administration Building at Lincoln Park, Jersey City Call 201-333-5700 ext 544 for more information WomenRising has a regular need for items to be donated. Please consider making a donation from the following list. In addition, we’ve registered an official wishlist with Target.com. Next time you’re shopping online, pop on over and look at our list (don’t forget that by going through igive.com you can help us twice with your purchase!) Here’s our regular list: -Bath towel sets (new) -Cell phones & batteries (used) -Comforters (new- twin size for women, children, and teens) -Curtains & blinds (call for size) -Crib sheet sets (new) -Ink Jet Cartridges (used) -Laundry detergent (sealed) -Pots & pans (gently used or new) -Sheet sets (new- twin size for women and children) -Shower curtains with liners (new) -Women’s Toiletries (new-sealed) Please consider making a donation and please make sure to call 201/333-5700 ext 537 to schedule an appointment before dropping items off. Unfortunately, we cannot pick up items. We also need a volunteer with a truck to donate their time and service to help us get larger items that our clients need from time to time. All donations are tax-deductible. We will be able to provide you with a receipt for this purpose. For more information or to volunteer your time or vehicle, call 201/333-5700 ext 537. Back to School As the long-sleeves and spiral notebook-lined aisles of your local stores suggest, Fall is just around the corner and students around the country are gearing up for the new school year. You can make sure that every single school supply, fall jacket, and new backpack can mean a donation for WomenRising Inc.! Just by shopping through iGive.com, up to 26% of each purchase at 680+ participating online stores can be donated. If you haven’t joined already, go to www.igive.com/womenrising today and sign up for free! Want to give a boost to a student who might need a little extra help? You can donate new school supplies to WomenRising and assist students to achieve success in their educational settings. We have children of all ages who are in need of back-to-school essentials. If you are interested or would like more information, please call Andrea at 201/333-5700 ext 537 or write to akoenig@womenrising.org Macy’s Shop for a Cause Saturday, October 13th– 9am to 10pm at Any Macy’s or Macy’s Affiliate Shopping passes are $5 each (all proceeds go to WomenRising) For info or a discount pass call 201/333-5700 ext 537 or click here WomenRising has numerous programs to empower families to achieve self-sufficiency & live safe, fulfilling, productive lives. Even those who are familiar with our organization sometimes forget about some of them! So in the next several e-newsletters we will be featuring a different program to spotlight. This month we are featuring our “Family Microloan Program”. Program Spotlight: Family Microloan Program (FML) Department: Community Economic Development Contact: Angela Russo: 201/333-5700 ext 554 Purpose: Assists individuals to develop their financial skills and credit management tools, and offers small loans to remove barriers to economic self-sufficiency. Work: Counselor works with low-income individuals to: help understand and plan for their financial future, understand their credit with individualized credit review sessions and referrals, prioritize and reduce spending, get out/ stay out of debt, manage a household as a single parent or on entry-level wages, as well as loan case management and review. Services: Workshops in financial literacy Budgeting Household management Financial planning Case management Small loans Loan collection “There never will be complete equality until women themselves help to make laws and elect lawmakers.” -Susan B. Anthony In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line. Program Spotlight:
In order to receive your WomenRising e-newsletter promptly and correctly, please make sure you add akoenig@womenrising.org to your regular address book or "non-bulk" address list.  To unsubscribe to "The Rising Star" WomenRising Inc's E-Newsletter, send a blank e-mail from the address you wish to delete to akoenig@womenrising.org and put "unsubscribe" in your subject line.