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Community Outreach Partners
The Women's Referral Network (WRN) is very active in the community and in 1996 adopted their first community
outreach partner, the YWCA of Chester County.
Since that time WRN has been involved and supported several organizations. Whether it was through a clothing
drive for the Career Wardrobe, fundraising efforts, or physical labor provided to assist the first ever
Habitat for Humanity Women Build in Chester County, WRN members have reached out to our partners delivering
the support they need.
Every two years, the Women's Referral Network of Chester County selects a new Community Relations Partner.
WRN is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Community Outreach Partner is the Women’s Resource Center.
| Women’s Resource Center Mission and Services: |
The Women's Resource Center (WRC) mission is to support women, strengthen families and build community through information and referral, counseling, and legal and educational services. The Women’s Resource Center empowers women to make informed decisions and achieve personal growth during life transitions in a safe, caring and supportive environment.
For 35 years, the Women's Resource Center has become increasingly well known as the clearinghouse for information on human service resources for women in the Delaware Valley. At the core of the Center is the agency's Information and Referral (I & R) program. I & R offers a vital link between people in need and community services. Staff and volunteers attempt to understand each caller's situation and to identify and refer to resources that can meet their needs. If necessary, responders advocate on behalf of inquirers who require extra support to access necessary services.
Serving the five county Philadelphia area, WRC provides more than 4,000 women and girls annually with a confidential gateway to hundreds of resources within their communities. The agency also offers therapeutic counseling, legal counseling and referrals, a supportive and educational Single Mothers Parenting Program, a school-age Girls Leadership Program and a Career Services Program. Through collaborations with other non-profits, services are offered at several community locations throughout the region. An active group of 100 volunteers assist 2 full-time and 3 part-time staff in offering these services. There is no income criteria, and all services are offered at low or no cost. WRC’s funding is a combination of corporate and foundation grants and individual donations.
For more information about services or to volunteer, call 610-687-6391 or www.womensresourcecenter.net.
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