The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
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March 31, 2011
I was involved in helping to paint and move the Women's Center to its new location. It was by far the most fun and rewarding experience I have ever had. Not only was everyone so great and helpful but they acknowledged your hard work. It is always great to be appreciated especially when you are moving large and heavy things.
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I have gone to the Women's Center for counseling in the past and it was great to help an organization that has done so much for me.
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I would give them more money to help more Women!
March 30, 2011
As a former counseling volunteer, I heartily support the The Women's Center. They provided me with knowledge, experience, training skills and friendship in a warm, supportive environment. I cherish my experiences with the Women's Center and hope to volunteer there again soon.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the clients that I saw for personal counseling, and in my own experiences there.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
wish for a larger donation base so that the center could continue to expand.
March 30, 2011
In the world of mental health care approximately 80%-90% of the publicly available funds go to programs that help approximately 10% of the most severely impacted people. That leaves a very large number of people in need of care and support but who cannot afford private practitioner rates. The Women's Center is one a very few agencies that help to fill that gap.
I came to the center as an intern while working on my MSW and found the Center to be one of the most amazing agencies I'd ever encountered. After finishing me degree I found I did not want to leave the Center, the experience had been so fulfilling and the work they do being so important in the community. I have since returned as a volunteer therapist to continue helping in the great work the Center does.
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In completing my internship last year I had to end sessions with all of the clients I had been seeing. Each and every one of them expressed appreciation not only for the work we did but for the Center being able to provide those services, where they would not have otherwise been able to receive the help they were looking for.
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The Center functions well and effectively as it is. I cannot imagine needing to make changes.
March 30, 2011
It is a true honor to be associated with such a meaningful organization that is truly impacting our community. I've seen many people's lives changed through the varied programs offered by The Center. They're really making a difference!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Watching people achieve their goals.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help them find a permanent source of funding
March 30, 2011
The women's Center is an phenomenal place to be! It is such a great agency that helps thousands of women and men a year. I've been an intern here for 2 semesters and I absolutely love the place. The Women's Center really has a high respect for clients and volunteers and everyone here tries to create a welcoming atmosphere for any one who walks in the door. It's an amazing place for the community!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
providing therapy for clients
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would have more intern therapist to help with the long waiting list!
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A lot
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
March 30, 2011
What a wonderful event to honor Jean Ledworth King last weekend! Over 250 people were present to honor her and to support the Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan, shortly to be renamed the Jean L. King Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan. The presentations clearly demonstrated the values that the Women's Center represents and the uniqueness of this organization that serves many hundreds of women, children and their families each year.
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I was the founding Chair of the organization and am bursting with pride as to its continued success over the last 11 years.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
provide more funds
March 18, 2011
As the front desk volunteer I see many women (and some men) come in for counseling looking glum or apprehensive and leaving with a smile on their faces. Clearly something is working right during their sessions.
The Women's Center also offers financial counseling and my heart goes out to the clients when I hear their needs requiring financial help. The Jobs Workshop also serves many people each week with help regarding resumes and job searches.
I am glad to be able to help such a worthy organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing clients before and after counseling sessions.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Add more interns to shorten the wait for counseling.
July 16, 2010
I came to The Women's Center when I was a mature student in a Master's of Social Work program with an idea for a program the community didn't have, information about the Earned Income Tax Credit and the assistance to help folks access this important tax credit for the working poor. A few years later I was hired and now am a staff member. The program is in it's eighth year, has a stable group of committed volunteers and scores of loyal and new clients every spring. This year we are establishing year round access to income tax preparation assistance. Individuals and families can electronically file current taxes with the support and encouragement of a knowledgeable, committed volunteer. Although it is a little more difficult we assist folks file past year taxes as well. I serve as the volunteer coordinator and we literally could not run our agency without our loyal, responsible, generous, and committed volunteers. I cannot say enough good things about them. I have been a social worker for over 30 years and this is one of the most responsible, concerned, committed agency I have ever worked at. I feel lucky to be employed at The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan. We help women change their lives everyday and I find great joy and gratification from that fact.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the number of calls, letters, donations we receive from women who are SO thankful for the assistance they received from TWC as they worked to change their lives.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the joy and gratification I feel when I hear or see the women (and men) we have helped!
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very caring and generous!
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
relax a little bit!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 9, 2010
I started volunteering at the Women's Center of SEM a few years ago, and I was a little nervous about working the front desk where calls would come in from sometimes desperate women who needed help; help with living expenses, help with a divorce or abusive spouse, help with taxes, help with a legal problem,help finding a job. You name it,the Women's Center received the calls. But there are so many resources out there, and if the Women's Center staff, volunteers and counselors couldn't actually provide the help needed, we were able to connect callers up with someone who could. It was very rewarding work, and I often left for the day feeling like I had really helped someone in need. I think the staff is fabulous and very caring, and they show every day how much they value volunteers. It's gotta be the best place in town to volunteer!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
preparation of my income taxes and those of my mother
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
June 3, 2010
I helped the staff and other volunteers get the Center's new space ready in the summer of 2009, largely by helping with painting. This brought me into informal contact with Center staff and volunteers. The center has attracted a very high-quality and high-energy staff and volunteer following! As this is a Women's Center, I myself am not part of their audience, but I can see from the people that are collected there that they bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to their tasks and goals. If I were a woman and in need of the services provided at the Center, I would find the opportunities, support and people breath-taking, I have to say.
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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