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Change in Opening Hours

WOC — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:59:06 +0000

WOC is now open later!

Our new opening hours are weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Support us by shopping at The Alternative Gift Fair!

Celia — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:01:20 +0000

2011 Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair will be held on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00am to 6:00pm at the First Presbyterian Church, and the First Baptist Church in Dewitt Park, Ithaca.

Over $265,000 has been raised for local nonprofit organizations at the seven previous Ithaca Alternative Gift Fairs.

WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR?
The Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair is a fun way to bypass the annual stress of holiday shopping and "stuff" accumulation while honoring friends and relatives with donations to causes that fit their values. What's more, the Ithaca Alternative Gift Fair provides critical support for a diverse collection of community organizations whose work has local, national, and international reach.. Last year's gift fair earned more than $66,000 for the participating organizations.

Find out more by clicking on the website: http://www.ithacaaltgiftfair.org/

Hear us on "All Things Equal" radio show

Celia — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:35:24 +0000

Click on the link below to hear the interview on WHCU from October 11, 2011

http://whcu870.com/All-Things-Equal-Podcasts/3425883

September 22nd: Hear stories of how change happens

Celia — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 22:01:02 +0000

Sharing Our Stories

Hilton Garden Inn Banquet Room

130 E. Seneca Street

Thursday, September 22, 2011
5:30 – 7:30 pm

Complimentary refreshments and cash bar

Learn about some of the great things that the Women’s Opportunity Center is doing in our community. Hear from women who overcame obstacles and achieved success through the center’s employment and training services, and meet other friends and supporters. Bring a friend!

Ms Magazine Blog Article

Celia — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:09:42 +0000

July 1, 2011 by Amy Williams

"Displaced homemaker centers have helped thousands of women in New York State over the past three decades; but as of November 1 of this year, all of New York state’s 22 displaced homemaker centers may be non-existent, thanks to massive budget cuts in the state."

Read more about displaced homemaker programs on the Ms. blog: http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2011/07/01/wheres-the-womens-opportunity/

Winter 2010: Women’s Opportunity Center Loses $681,618 of State Funding

Celia — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:28:06 +0000

For the past nine years, the Women’s Opportunity Center received funding from the SUNY Research Foundation to operate the New York State Bridge Program, also known as the New York State Welfare to Work Program. The Bridge Program served heads of families who were living under the 200% Federal poverty guideline and assisted them to obtain employment. This program has been completely eliminated from the current New York State Budget. Our Displaced Homemaker Program funds have also been reduced by 50%. Our total loss from these programs this year is $681,618. At current funding levels, the center will be able to serve only 214 individuals this year, leaving an estimated 529 job-seekers without access to our services. With more job-seekers requiring assistance in the upcoming year, we will be unable to provide individualized services without generous financial support from our community. Please do everything you can to help. Click on the Donate tab above to make a tax deductible donation.

Join us for Wine Tasting at Six Mile Creek Vineyard

WOC — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:30:40 +0000

Friday, March 4, 2011 5:30pm-7:30pm

1551 Slaterville Rd Ithaca, NY

Join us for tastings from Six Mile Creek Vineyard, Bellwether Hard Cider, Long Point Winery, King Ferry Winery-Treleaven Wines and Sheldrake Point Vineyard

Light appetizers will be served, Inclement weather date: March 11

$10 suggested donation to benefit the Women’s Opportunity Center.

Join us and support WOC!