WOMENS INTERCULTURAL CENTER INC
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Centers like this one are so needed throughout this country and the world. It is Centers like this that are starting to bring the awareness to society in a way that says, "You cant sweep this under the rug anymore!"
I don't know of too many women that have not been through some kind of Abuse from boyfriends and husbands.
I am a survivor of physical and mental abuse. When I was going through it there was no where to run, no one to help or talk to. It was believed back then that it was the woman's falt for not obeying. I had to go through it by myself.
It took a long time and a lot of work on myself before I could see it in a different way. That being, it was a very empowering experience and it is a big part of who I am today. A strong independent woman that has worked for many years to heal herself to the point where I see that life is about our choices. We all have a choice to stay or go. It is not easy, although the choice is there. We are creating our journey, our lives and our children's lives. Once we accept that, it is very empowering. At this point I thank my abusers for the lessons, the opportunity to grow.
The lesson being that I am worth more than that. I am worth being loved and by that I mean, being loved in a good way. I don't deserve anything less and I will not settle for anything less.
I am a woman and I love it. I am strong, gentle, nourishing, loving and I walk in beauty.
I thank the women of this center for your courage and your devotion.
Namaste
Yolanda Martinez
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing their work pay off to women I know.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Non that I know of right now.
I worked alongside this Center and their Technology Director in taking photos and videos of events. The people are incredible and the people they serve brighten my day every time I think of them. This are women that come into the center to change their lives, but they don't know what their getting themselves into. They become a greater power for good, an incredible person that changes their community with the knowledge they gain at the Center. With a Center like this nothing gets in the way of these wonderful women. It kind of reminds me of Bubble Boy, when they first walk through those doors their stuck in a bubble unaware of their talents and what a huge impact they can make on the community, but then they come in and they tear apart that bubble and release their talents and release themselves upon the world. This Center, these women, and men that come to the center are our future and it is important to keep them around.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
by seeing the effects that the Center has on these Women and Men every day. Every time I've been there, there has always been something different to help them in achieving success and in getting through whatever may bring them down.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I don't want to make any changes but I wish more organizations can follow this Center's example.
I have been donating money and items to this organizations thrift store for almost 3 years. I truly believe in this organization's work. All it took for me was one visit to see how they were impacting people's lives in not only their community but the communities in Las Cruces and El Paso. This organization truly makes a difference in people's lives and if you don't believe it, all you have to do is stop by and take a look for yourself. I plan on taking part in their new dance classes coming up in the new semester, and on that point it really surprises me the abundance of classes and trainings they offer here. I recommend that everybody should stop by and see the center for themselves.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Just visiting I can see the positive results this organization has on its people.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
What specific problem, purpose, priority, or project prompted your gift?
Educating and Empowering women may not be a goal I truly believe in, but it brings me great happiness that they are doing this. Every person and that includes women should have an opportunity to learn new things, learn how to open a small business, and even run for politics. Good luck to this center as they are truly inspiring individuals.
Why did you make your donation at this time?
Because I believe in the center's work and where they are headed.
What would you tell others about this organization?
The biggest thing I have to say is stop by and visit the center and you'll be proud that you did.
I have nothing but great things about this center, the way they treat their participants, staff, and volunteers is amazing. Everyone is treated as a key asset to help create a better community and a better world. They look for input from everyone to help make the areas they serve better. The center also keeps me up to date on the issues going on through not only the nation but the world through their facebook and twitter. The people they have maintaining their facebook and twitter accounts is unbelievable it almost seems like they are up and running 24/7 and stay on top of all the issues. Upon the many classes and services they offer it's hard to decide which is my favorite. Although if I had to choose one it would be their Border Awareness Experience (BAE). They host college students from around the nation to learn about immigration and border issues which I believe is very important as much of the nation does not understand how easily immigration and the border affect our nation. Help this center continue it's incredible work.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Everyday I was at the Center I saw how unbelievably incredibly passionate they were with their participants. It wasn't a job for the staff it was a way to help the community and they showed it everyday. Step into the center and instantly you'll know it's a place you've never seen before.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
None
I visited the Women's Intercultural Center during a Globalization lunch for a Border Awareness Experience (BAE) university and guided the students through the Segundo Barrio (El Paso,Texas). The information shared between the students, Center staff and participants was very interesting because it would turn out to be a learning experience for all of us. I enjoyed taking part in one of the many programs that the Women's Intercultural Center offers.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the BAE groups-the positive comments made by students regarding the hospitality and information provided during their visit.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
invite and/or encourage not only universities, but local agencies/organizations to come and learn about the border.
I been coming to this center for one year. When I fist came to this center
I was depressed and needed help . I wanted to find things to do and look
for a class that I would find what I was looking for, so I started taking the
Reiki class .This class help me so much that before I knew I was enrolling to sewing class, computer class, and got into Ballet folklorico.
This center helps so many people to better themselves and to get confidence to say (yes I can do it I am not afraid no more).
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In this center you learn things that not only help you but. also help your family.I have made a lot of friends , I don't feel lonely any more. Thank you WIC for been here for me.
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I would like for people that can make contributions to have this center in mind,because with their help this center would be able to empower more people.
Mi esperencia personal es satisfactoria ya que se siente muy bien ayudar a personas que nesecitan. Tambien soy estudiante del centro y aqui paso muy buen tiempo todo el dia!!!!!!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
He recibido mi ciudadania estudiando aqui.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Haria mi salon muy grande para todos los estudiantes
Vine a aprender Ingles en el 2000 y no aprendi porque me queda tiempo completo dando clases de Costura. Y hasta el dia de hoy lo sigo haciendo. (Entered from a paper review on 8/30/2010 by GNP staff member on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
impacto positivo
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
lo mismo o parecido alo que esta pasando hoy
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Contacto con la gente.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Personas que confiaron en mi.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
hacer mas grande el edificio dar mas clases para la comunidad.
Ways to make it better...
yo aprendiera Ingles
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
El tener dinero para mantener el edificio
One thing I'd also say is that...
muchas gracias por este Centro.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
Doing an internship at the Women's Intercultural Center was an amazing experience. Everyone at the center is really nice and helpful. I leaned something from everyone who is part of the center, this includes: staff, volunteers, and participants. Everybody has something to offer and are always willing to help in anything they can. The environment at the Center is great. It's a place were you can find peace, think about your goals in life and recharge your batteries. The Center offers people from the community services which are based on their needs and not based on the decision of the staff. The organization is moving forward on the right direction and to continue doing so, funding is necessary. The Women's Intercultural Center is the catalyst for change in the community and the lives of the participants.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
helping me reconnect with myself and giving me the time and space for raising self-awareness. The Center helped me set goals for my future and discover myself.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The environment at the Center
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
amazing people
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
expand and offer more services to the community
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I only planned to volunteer for a month, but I have to say upon coming here I fell in love with the place. It was peaceful and a nice place to work. I've been volunteering with the center for about a year now and I have to admit it's the best decision I've ever made. My skills have grown so much, each day I'm put to the test and offered a new assignment. The Center got me into creating promotional videos for them and I have to say it is an honor editing videos it was a talent I never knew I had. Among that I get to bring out the art of my photography for the Center and get to take new photos of their events and classes. Technology is the best part because that is where I am truly needed I get to help them with their computers and teach them how to resolve the issue when the day comes that they don't have me. This is a great place and I've seen all the help they do for people and it is extraordinary. Not one non-profit I've been to can compete at this level.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
witnessing how they help women grow and make them economically self sufficient. They've helped me grow as an individual by giving me tasks I never taught I could achieve.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I'd follow Mary Carter the Executive Director she is a great leader and is taking the Center to new heights. She is incredible and an inspiration.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The people that come into the center the staff, the volunteers, the participants are the greatest people you'll ever meet. They all help one another and in these current days that is a rare sight.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
incredible and you can learn from. Each person you meet here can teach you something new or influence you in a way you would have never imagined.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
help the Center expand if it had 10 million bucks. They can grow and help more people farther then just West Texas and Southern NM. If there was such a person willing to donate that much I would say come to the Center and witness their impact for yourself
Ways to make it better...
I can't say anything it was perfect.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
I believe funding would be the biggest challenge. They are a 501(c)3 non-profit which means they depend on donations and grants and with the economy right now it's not a very easy time.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I came through Tanf - at first I did not like it, I thought I was wasting time. One day I began translating from English to Spanish. Olivia heard and later looked for me to help her translate some questions for her class. She manifested how pleased she was right then and there I started feeling useful. I was glad I could help. (Entered by GreatNonprofits staff member from paper review on behalf of reviewer)
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way it helps people in need such as through counseling.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
do the same things that are being done now.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being able to help, seeing how women learn.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
loving, caring, positive, helpful, professional.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
add so many new programs and classes for our community + women.
Ways to make it better...
I had more experience.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
lack of funds.
One thing I'd also say is that...
more community interest.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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