Womens Healing And Empowerment Network W H E Network

Programs: The whe network provides healing and empowerment to those in abusive circumstances. Educating people, families, pastors, teachers and the community is the key to prevention of, and long term recovery from abuse. The team of counselors, educators, and clergy travel world-wide conducting seminars, consulting and facilitating the implementation of christian fundamentals into lives, churches, schools and communities. The "being there" annual conference provides a healing experience for men, women, and young adults who have been abused, are abusive or caregivers for individuals with abuse issues. Two healing centers opened in 2009 as a place individuals can go to find protection and support, with the third opening in 2010. One healing center was still operating in 2017. The value of the healing centers have not been included on the 990 due to the irs's position to exclude the value of these services. However, due to the essential nature of the facilities in order to meet the needs of clients, the network considers the in-kind facility rentals to be integral to the programs offered, and value the services at over 25,000 per year, based on fair market rents. Most fundraising and program services were provided by volunteers during 2017. In addition, a book was made available for purchase which has been donated by the authors - we suffered in silence. A medical doctor continues to donate time to the organization, providing services to clients since 2011 but has not been valued on this 990ez. Television programs are provided by khba and hope tv as in-kind donations. The value could not be estimated. The television program features individuals who share their history of abuse, struggle with dysfunctional ways of thinking, feeling and living, and how they find daily empowerment through christ. The programs provide empowerment and outreach support for individuals and their families. Over 100 hours of program and production time was donated to provide the televised episodes. When started a food bank in 2013 - a free food distribution center as an outlet of 2nd harvest food bank which serves six zip codes in spokane county. The food bank is operated by volunteers and serve people from all walks of life. Clients are given the opportunity to choose the specific items that they need. Shopping bags are given depending on the size of a family. Two members per family are allowed to shop. Value of the items have not been included in this form 990 since all food and non-food goods are received by donation and are passed along to guests.

whe network opened a thrift store in december of 2012. All clothing and household goods are donated from the public and are available for sale to help individuals and families with affordable clothing choices, and is making a difference in the lives of women, children and families dealing with domestic violence and sexual abuse issues. Some items are also given away to guests in need. Cleone's closet thrift store was closed in january of 2016, but then reopened in 2017