Women of Impact

A women's giving circle in Battle Creek, Michigan since 2012

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Spotlight on Sexual Assault Services

December 11, 2012 By Women of Impact

Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun County was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our December 11, 2012 meeting.

Sexual Assault Services of Calhoun CountySexual Assault Services of Calhoun County (SAS) provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and abuse, and their loved ones, throughout Calhoun County.  SAS began providing services in October 1996, after much work done by the Calhoun County Sexual Assault/Abuse Coordinating Council determined a need for such services.  The Battle Creek Health System agreed to become the non-profit fiduciary agent, and the multi-disciplinary council secured the first grant funding to begin the program.

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Spotlight on Community HealthCare Connections

September 11, 2012 By Women of Impact

Community HealthCare Connections was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our September 11, 2012 meeting.

Community HealthCare ConnectionsCommunity HealthCare Connections is the umbrella organization resulting from the merger of the Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek and Calhoun Health Plan.

CHC connects uninsured and underinsured vulnerable individuals to urgent medical care and basic health, navigation, referral and advocacy services.

The Nursing Clinic of Battle Creek provides free, urgent, non-emergency care to those in medical and financial need.

Calhoun Health Plan provides access to primary medical and dental care as well as access to healthcare referral and advocacy services.

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Spotlight on Woman’s Co-op

June 12, 2012 By Women of Impact

Woman’s Co-op was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our June 12, 2012 meeting.

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It’s comforting to have people in your life you can count on. Its often just as satisfying knowing you will be there when those same people need you.

That’s the guiding principle of the Woman’s Co-op – women helping women.

Programs and services focus on education, job training, and life skills classes. The organization uses a holistic program process that promotes self-reliance rather than social dependence.

Mission

Woman’s Co-op is women helping women work together to improve their lives through life management skills, education and employment opportunities.

Vision

We envision women succeeding in all aspects of their lives – cooperating to build a stronger community.

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Spotlight on Gracious Homes

March 13, 2012 By Women of Impact

Gracious Homes was the recipient of the Women of Impact funding at our March 13, 2012 meeting.

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MISSION STATEMENT

GRACIOUS HOMES is committed to providing long-term residential placement for homeless and recovering substance abusing individuals, in an environment that fosters and sustains self-sufficiency.

PURPOSE

GRACIOUS HOMES was designed to provide an extension of time and services for women of the transient population who do not have custody of their children, and who are requiring extra support and guidance in order to complete a successful transition from co-dependency to self-sufficiency.

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2023 Meeting Dates

Dates for our remaining 2023 meetings are April 11, July 11 and October 10.

January’s donation

Sexual Assault Services was chosen for our January 2022 donation.

You can contribute your $50-$100 (or more) donation by sending a check made out to

Sexual Assault Services
with “WOI” in the memo line

Send them to:

Woman of Impact
c/o Teresa Durham
141 Buckley Lane
Battle Creek, MI, 49015

Or make you contribute by credit card on-line.

Thank You!

Total giving through the October 2022 meeting is over $150,000 to greater Battle Creek non-profits benefiting women and children!

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