True Philanthropy: Donate your tax refund or rebate or a percentage of it this spring to CWU.

This is a good investment opportunity. Invest now in the lives of those who struggle more than ever at the bottom of the economic ladder. Your gift to CWU will put poor women and families on the path to financial self-sufficiency and a better life.

If you have a little extra, help those who need a lot.

This is true philanthropy. Donate Now.

Consider the impact your gift has on the women and families whom we served in 2008:

80 students participated in our GED classes.

40 students took part in our CHANCES program—our partnership with Boston Public Schools to provide alternative schooling for young pregnant women.

70 women enrolled in our Woman to Woman program—our technology, professional and mentoring program that helps low-income women develop career plans.

190 families were housed at Hastings House—our Brighton homeless shelter.

70 families were served in Community Housing—our citywide homeless facilities.

30 families were served at Horizons Housing Program—our transitional housing and confidential, support services for homeless, battered women and their children. 

70 families were served by our Assessment Center—our short-term housing program for clients awaiting placement.

130 families were served by our FLASH program—our home literacy program for low-income and homeless children and parents.

190 families were served by our Healthy Families program—our parenting education and wellness support program for first-time mothers.

114,850 meals were provided to participants in our programs.

19 CWU case managers developed service plans, budget plans, and economic self-sufficiency plans for CWU clients.

60 clients and staff comprise the CWU Voices Advocacy Council and set strategic priorities, testified at public hearings, and educated legislators about the obstacles that low-income women face in attaining economic independence.

2 significant policy briefs were produced by CWU’s Research and Advocacy Departments and available in the "Reports" section of our website .

Make a donation and make a difference in a woman’s life.

"The support and resources of CWU have given me new hope for the future" - Jennifer

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