When I returned home from prison in 2010, I had no clothing other than what I was wearing and an outfit sent to my by another inmate who went home a few months before I did. I had 6 months to spend at a halfway house. The staff there told me there was nowhere I could go and get free clothing. I knew they were wrong. There had to be somewhere. In just a few months, a group of women from the halfway house started an outreach program for women in reentry. We basically distributed clothing and personal care items to women. It wasn't long before we saw a huge unmet need and decided that in addition to giving away clothing, we'd start a support group. In 2013 we filed for our IRS 501C3status and received in early 2014. Today, the Women's Wellness Foundation provides grassroots assistance to women returning home from incarceration and substance abuse treatment. We are lead by women who have been through and come out of incarceration and addiction. I give my money, my time and my talent to help women see through my own example, that there is hope and a light at the end of tunnel. Our organization is all volunteers and follows best practices for governance, finance and development. Whenever possible, we outsource work to other women in reentry. I give to this organization because we live our mission every day. The Women's Wellness Foundation website is www.womenswellnessfound.org
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