WOMENS INTERCULTURAL CENTER INC
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I am a member at Anthony United Methodist Church. I have had discussions and worked with the Womens Intercultural Center on many occasions usually associated with programs our church has been involved with.
In Anthony, NM and TX (dual city) we have a majority population of Hispanic and many poor and needy residents. What has impressed me most about the Center is that they are engaged in changing the lives of the ladies who attend the Center. Most programs in our area are engaged in hand-outs for these people. The Center gives them programs that change their lives by training them to help themselves and the confidence to take risks to improve their economic and social standing in the community. I have talked to ladies who attend the Center and they tell me about how much they have changed since attending.
The workers at the Center truly believe in what they are doing and they are dedicated to changing our community one lady at a time.
Please help them any way you can to continue their mission.
Thank you, Nancy McClure
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Our church has a reading program for children in the community and they have allowed us on occasion to bring the program to their center. I also attended a community meeting there when Anthony, NM was electing their first officials.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would only make it bigger so it could serve an even larger area of our community.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
How did you learn about this organization?
Through my church
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
This organization is truly an inspiration to not only woman but people in general of any race, age, or background. They are an equal opportunity place that helps everyone get back on their feet wether it be by helping with GED's or counceling for any situation. I am glad to know that there are organizations out there willing to help the community and make a difference in the lives of people who have came to them seeking for help. I truly hope to see it keep growing and getting more people aware of the work that they do and that they will want to get involved when they see how great it all is.
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In speaking to one of it's employees and hearing the stories he had to tell about all that he's experience really encouraged me to find out more and get involved.
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I would try to promote it more and get it's name more well known because it's truly a great organization.
The Women's Intercultural Center has been our host for several Border Awareness Experience programs for our "Crossing Borders" class in the Honors Program at the University of New Mexico and at the Santa Fe Community College We deeply appreciated the wonderful efforts of Nancy Gepfert in organizing superior programs and also look forward to working with Teresa sometime. All of our experiences with the Center were rich, moving, and rewarding. It is uplifting to see the commitment that the staff, volunteers, and participants have in bringing education, justice, and also fun and pleasure to the lives of those served by the Center. I have always admired the work of the Center.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the comments of the students who were transformed by what they learned in the Border Awareness Experience (truly an occasion for "awareness") and by their home stays in Anthony.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Bring back some of the personnel who left.
I'll use three words to describe this center, UNIQUE, AMAZING, CARING. The Center is an incredible place for everyone of all ages, genders, races, and cultures. They truly show the example of the definition of Intercultural, no one is denied and they are always there to help. Who would have known that something that started out from just a house and garage would grow into the facility they are now. Though I'm only able to volunteer once in a while this place has made an incredible impact in the way I view life. Before coming here I didn't know how many people needed help rather did I care at all. They opened my eyes to a new world that I had never seen before. The way they help people with their ESL classes, GED classes, computer, zumba, counseling services. They tackle on depression like it was nothing and they even help women and men find the voice to tackle community issues that affect the community greatly. I hope this center can stick around to affect many more lives.
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Seeing the women grow as individuals in the classroom.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I wish they had more funding so they could expand.
The center helps develop self reliance in the participants of the program. It is based on a three step approach. The approaches are circular in nature so none is more important than the other, but simply build upon each other. These three approaches are education, economic self sufficiency and consciousness raising for change. In the education aspect the center has partnered with Dona Ana Community College to bring the participants opportunities to study ESL, citizenship and GED programs. The eventual goal is to bring the participant up to the level of being a self sustaining entrepreneur who can make a difference in the community and pass on the opportunities to other needy individuals in the area.
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seeing some the arts that the participants have created. The items are of professional quality and can very easily be sold at studios to help bring income to the clients seeking to improve there c
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
try to find a way to bring more donations to the organization. The need for this organization is so great in the community that the limited funding handicaps the organization from fully targeting all the needy in the local community.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you recommend this organization to others?
Definitely
What is unique about this organization?
The three step approach. The participant learns life skills, skills needed to survive in the community, economic skills and the skill of self- sufficiency.
The Women's Intercultural Center is a great place to work and study. I just started volunteering at the center. Everyone here is very nice and helpful. I like to see the women coming out of their classes because they are always so pleased with what they have learned. I thought the center only offered classes to women, but men can also enroll. It's a great place for a community to grow.
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the way the students are so pleased when they come out of class. I have also participated in a program offered at the center and it taught me a lot about the region I live in.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
offer a daycare. Today, some women didn't come to class because their kids were out of school due to parent teacher conferences, I assume. I think providing a daycare for children during their parents' class would be very beneficial.
The center has been a Godsend,in my life. this place has helped me snapped out of my depression. I have met many wonderfull women that have share their knowledge and stories with me. the excerise classes at the center have help me lose weight and become more healthy. I have learn to oil paint,descovering a talent that I did not know I had. All the staff at the cener are the freindlist most helpful people I have ever met..I it is a place where people like myself with low income can go and learn new things and meet all this wonderfull people. I could go on and on.
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M health is better, with zumba claass I have lost 15 pound. I had been unable to lose weight untill I join this class. my depression is gone
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I just wish it had some sort of daycare so more women could come. I wish the center had more funds so the could add more classes on other things.
This organization serves two states New Mexico and Texas in Anthony. I refer several community members to the organization due to the amount of resources this organization has an out reach for. They also provide community awareness classes related to the community. Since Ms. Carter assumed the director position, I have seen this organization grow within the community. While the facility in located in Anthony, New Mexico the Anthony Texas Police Department works together for the good of the community. The education and awareness this program outputs is beneficial to those who are interested. A very well rounded organization.
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Community response of this is great
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none
The women's intercultural center is a place for women and men could go and learn something for good. I volunteer assisting a teacher that teaches the citizenship in spanish. The center wants the students to do something for themselves in this case get their citizenship. It gives them the resources and for them to ask questions with no discrimination and the experience of having a place to be and feel supported and valued.
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in a manner where we could learn of one another and make a difference
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not change nothing
I have loved the Women's Intercultural Center since before it even came into being. It's earliest beginnings included local women, and the women who found their way to the Center were part of every decision made! Although I am no longer at the border, I know that women's lives are still being enhanced by the classes, the people, and the experience of having a PLACE to be and feel supported and valued. The Center continues to be a place of learning and of laughter, song and dance. I hear from women who are and have been part of the Center, and students who participated in the Border Awareness Experience. It will always be part of so many lives!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
on-going relationships with women I met and saw grow from women hesitant to speak up in a group to becoming part of the staff or go on to community college. I've seen them speak to groups who came to learn about the border. I've seen women who had never been in an art class or a sewing class produce creations that delighted themselves and others. I've seen women struggle to learn English- and succeed. Some of my favorite memories of the Center are the gatherings we had where each woman spoke,
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
not know what to suggest. Methods of communication have changed, and I feel out of touch with the daily functioning of the Center I'm sure it has changed and grown in ways I don't know. I know we always loved our celebrations at the Center, and hope those continue. I hope connections with past staff, participants, and supporters continue.
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