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Hi Everyone:

I hope this finds all of you healthy and in good spirits. But having said that, I know our current economic times are challenging at best. What are you doing to feel empowered in these times? I know sometimes it is hard for many families to feel upbeat and empowered, when, for many of us, we have so many "worries", so many uncertainties.

What I have found interesting is even those of us who did "all the right things", saved like the experts said you should, went to college to get the degree that was supposed to ensure one's success, bought a house that they were told they could afford, used their credit cards sparingly, and all the other "right" things are facing economic challenges now that they probably never thought they would ever face. Who would have thought?

However, single mothers have thought? They have been dealing with these types of situations most of their lives. It is just now, it will be even harder for many of them to keep their heads above water as the job losses mount. But they are used to facing these types of challenges and for many, overcoming them.

So maybe, single mothers could teach our politicians, greedy companies and individuals a thing or too. Maybe a few single mothers should run for political office. Just think what we could do with a budget of trillions and trillions of dollars when most of us, live within a small budget and go without some things when we think we are exceeding it, yet somehow manage to support our families.

Single mothers aren't afraid of making mistakes or admitting we made them. We make them all the time, so what? That's how we learn not to make them again. We learn what we need to learn, do what we need to do to create the best lives we can for ourselves and our families. WE don't have time to finger point or blame. WE do whatever it is we need to do to empower ourselves and our families.

Ah yes, I do believe, some "higher-ups" in our country, whether it be government officials, mortgage companies, financial institutions, etc. need to take a few lessons from single mothers, or for that fact, from any of us Americans, who strive to do "Our best", not "Our worst".

I am ready to start a revolution...aren't you? I don't know if we can get everyone on board. It is based on a very radical concept...Want to hear it? Drum roll please......................

TA DA...The concept is: Treat everyone; men, women, and children as you would like to be treated. Put yourself in the other person's shoes. If you think this way, you put a face to "The Other Person(s)". The face is YOURS!

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Our web site and our organization are here to help you, one of our worlds most valuable, yet under recognized or appreciated populations, SINGLE MOMS! Let WOW be your "Helping Hand", and NEVER feel alone, we are here!!

We are a struggling non-profit organization and while our dreams of helping you are many, our financial resources are slim. At present, we receive no government grants, etc. We are solely supported by public donations!!! Please check out our "Helping Hand" section for ideas on how you, your neighbor, your sons or daughter's, companies you may work for, can help in our fundraising efforts!

Please utilize our resource page and feel free to send us other resources that you have found helpful to you and your family. We hope you visit us often and LOVE to hear from you! We hope WOW helps to provide resources and tools that are not only helpful in your every day life, but also help inspire and empower you to be the best single mom you can be!

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Each and every single mom's story is different. Whether you have been physically and emotionally abused, having money issues, challenging children to raise, substance abuse issues, or finding that life is not as joyful and fun as it once was, just remember, there are many "Helping Hands" ready to help educate, inspire and "empower" you to seek out the solutions to your challenges. Knowledge is power and unlocks the key to your dreams for yourself and your children. Then one day, down the road, you can be a "Helping Hand" to someone else!

Click here to read our Mission Statement.

My Story...

I started WOW a few years ago because I was, and still am, a working single mother who felt that while I have continually worked (many times at more than one job at a time), I was becoming more of what people call 'The Working Poor'. Time after time, I noticed that resources (financial and otherwise) for working single moms like myself were either sparse, hard to find or frankly, non-existent! Your situation may include some of the same challenges I have faced, some even more challenging as overcoming domestic abuse, substance abuse, homelessness, teen motherhood economic disadvantages or others not mentioned here.

But no matter what the challenges may be in your life, WOW is here to lend you a "Helping Hand" to empower you to be the very best Mom you can be! Read more...

What Does Love Mean

We mothers, know how enlightening our children can be, however sometimes in the hustle and bustle we call "Daily Life", we sometimes forget how our children are truly the wise ones in knowing what is important in life!  Here are some actual statements from children (their ages are indicated after each).  I hope you enjoy them!

"When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and pain her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That's love."   Age 8.
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Life Is Too Short
Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Love the ones who don't just because you can. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly.
Blingo
The Women empOwering Women Inc 2009 Educational Scholarship application is now closed | WOW's 2008 Educational Scholarship Winners are Mary G. from Bakersfield, CA and Kandice C. from Milwaukee, WI!
 
Scholarship Winners


Mary G. from Bakersfield, CA.
$750.00 Scholarship Recipient

Women empOwering Women is proud to announce our 2008 Educational Scholarship Winner is Mary G. from Bakersfield, CA.  CONGRATULATIONS MARY!!

"WOW accurately describes how I am feeling. This aid will go so far in helping me finish school. Money is tight for everyone and I wish I could really express to the organization and all its donors how much this does mean to my whole family. This award means that I can buy my physics books for next year and not have to burden my mom. It also means that I will be able to buy my daughter the uniforms she needs for school, and I will put a small portion of this award toward apply for transfer to universities. For so long I have been holding on to the dream of being able to get my Bachelors degree, but I realized that having my daughter as young as I did would make it harder. This award makes it possible for me to keep trying. I hope someday I am able to give back to others the same sense of hope that the WOW organization has given me. Thank you immensely." -Mary


Kandice C from Milwaukee, WI.
Winner of $750.00 Scholarship.

"First and foremost I would like to thank my mother for instilling in me the beliefs, values, and hard work needed to fulfill my dreams. Secondly, I want to extend a warm thank you to everyone at WOW who believes in my will and determination to succeed. With the help of this scholarship I can decrease my current loan funds needed for the following semester. I can also cut back on extended hours at work to spend more time with my son.

"You have also made me believe that it is possible to achieve my goals, and with a helping hand they are even more obtainable. Thank you for believing in and providing support for single mothers like me. Thank you for encouraging us to be more than we could have ever imagined despite our obstacles. I will remember you during this journey of my life and use it as determination to reach my highest potential. I eagerly wait for the moment that I can do for others as you have done for me.

"No words can truly express my deepest gratitude,

Kandice C."

Click here to view past winners of the Women empOwering Women Inc Educational Scholarship.

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The Wheel of Power

POWER and CONTROL
Abusers believe they have a right to control their partners by:

  • Telling them what to do and expecting obedience
  • Using force to maintain power and control over partners
  • Feeling their partners have no right to challenge their desire for power and control
  • Feeling justified making the victim comply
  • Blaming the abuse on the partner and not accepting responsibility for wrongful acts.

The characteristics shown in the wheel are examples of how this power and control are demonstrated and enacted against the victim.

Power and Control

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