Elevating Women’s Voices
In our region, 74% of single-female heads of households earn below a livable wage, compared to 31% of married households and 46% of male heads of households. The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is
A Note from the CEO
I hope this update finds you healthy and well. I was in the Manatee office last week and noticed a wall calendar that was still on March. It reminded me of how long
We Couldn’t Do It Without YOU!
We are thrilled to announce that WRC received a grant from the Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation to support unemployed women in our community through program enhancements and the addition of a bilingual Case Manager. This partnership will allow us to expand our capability
Celebrating Freedom | The Meaning of Juneteenth
The following are excerpts from an article by Eleanor Park in the Wall Street Journal on June 18, 2020. Juneteenth is an annual holiday observing the end of slavery in the U.S. and marks
3 Techniques to Reduce Anxiety by Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed.
Article Contributed by Karen R. Koenig, MEd, LCSW During this COVID-10 pandemic, everyone’s stress has increased. Just how much depends not only on circumstance but on coping skills. There are better and worse
Three Strategies to Manage Eating During Stay-at-Home
Article Contributed by Karen R. Koenig, MEd, LCSW Feeling stuck home right now with too much or too little to do and lots of food around can spell trouble. To avoid turning to