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12/15 Saturday, Benefiting Common Ground Relief, women's shelter
by v incent / blast furnace radio Monday, Dec. 10, 2007 at 10:24 PM

* Saturday, December 15th, 7pm * NOMADS: A celebration of women in the arts to benefit women in need Benefiting Common Ground Relief < http://www.commongroundrelief.org/> ' Womens shelter in New Orleans, Your Inner Vagabond hosts an evening of performances by some of the area's most talented female entertainers. **** Includes performances by: Phat Man Dee <http://www.phatmandee.com/>, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble < http://www.balafon.org/> Zafira Dance Company <http://www.zafiradance.com/>, Folk By Association < http://myspace.com/folkbyassociation> Jessica Fenlon <http://www.drawclose.com/>, EMay < http://www.erikamay.net/> Many amenities include raffle, visual arts, support information for women (and ways you can get involved!), photo booth, lots of food and drink! Family Friendly, All Ages & BYO. DOWNLOADABLE POSTER ATTACHED....PLEASE DOWNLOAD PDF , PRINT OUT AND POSTER ALL OVER TOWN!

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Mission Statement


The mission of the New Orleans Women's Shelter is to help residents regain their personal independence providing the resources needed to find permanent housing, jobs, mental health services, and general health services.

The Women's Shelter strives to create a positive space that is free from violence and oppression. The family-style atmosphere provides the dignity and communal respect and responsibilities that are necessary for the women to thrive while working towards finding their new homes.



History


In January of 2006, Common Ground Relief opened the New Orleans Women's Shelter in the upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans to meet the needs of underserved low-income New Orleans residents. The Women's Shelter is staffed entirely by volunteers from across the nation who donate their time to improving the living conditions for women and children in New Orleans.


Since opening, the Women's Shelter has housed over 200 women, giving them a safe, empowering, and supportive space to live, and providing the tools to regain independence. The shelter acts as a resource center and emergency transitional housing facility with the goals of placing women and children into permanent housing situations, as well as providing the guidance and tools geared towards successfully acquiring and maintaining jobs.



Programs


Transitional Housing

The Women's Shelter provides emergency housing to women and their children.


The Women's Shelter serves women struggling to pay bills, living in substandard housing, recovering from substance abuse, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and all women in need of immediate shelter.


Case Management

Case managers provide access to resources such as health clinics, job training, substance abuse treatment, education, childcare, and other social services as needed.


Special Programming

Activities such as yoga, art workshops, and house outings are regularly run by volunteers.




Interested in Volunteering?


We are looking for volunteers who are dedicated to serving the needs of the shelter for a one- to six-month time period. Food and shelter are provided. Please contact Caroline Heldman at (504) 421-1218 if you are interested in working as a shelter volunteer.



Interested in Making a Donation?


We are always accepting and very appreciative of financial donations (which are tax deductible) as well as the donation of the following items: Toilet Paper, Feminine Hygiene Products, Fresh Food, Women's Clothing, Books, Art andor Art Supplies, Bicycles.


Financial contributions can be sent to:


New Orleans Women's Shelter

P.O. Box 3520

New Orleans, LA 70177



Contact Us


House Managers:

Caitlin Burlett

and

Jesse Kayan

Phone: (504) 442-1683


Shelter Director:

Caroline Heldman

Phone: (504) 421-1218


Email:

NewOrleansWomensShelter@gmail.com






















New


Orleans


Women's


Shelter


(504) 442-1683

NewOrleansWomensShelter@gmail.com

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