Support Our Mission
Gifts from the Heart: Donate to our General Operating Fund!
We’re incredibly humbled to share that the vast majority of our funding—more than half, in fact!—comes directly from individual donors. These are generous supporters just like you, who truly believe in the life-changing work we do.
Your commitment makes an immense difference. Whether you choose to give a one-time gift, make a consistent monthly contribution, honor a loved one with a donation in their name or memory, or provide a full sponsorship to send a woman through our program, your support is invaluable. Every single contribution, no matter the size, directly fuels our mission and helps us empower more women to achieve their full potential. We wholeheartedly appreciate your dedication and generosity!
Empower a Life This Summer: Donate to our Summer Scholarship Fund!
This summer, A Hand UP for Women is thrilled to announce the launch of our Summer Scholarship Campaign! Our initial goal is ambitious yet achievable: to raise $9,000. This crucial funding will directly cover the full program cost for one deserving participant, providing her with the opportunity for life-changing growth and empowerment.
Imagine the profound impact this scholarship will have. It’s more than just a financial contribution; it’s an investment in a woman’s future, equipping her with the skills, confidence, and support she needs to thrive. Your donation will break down barriers, unlock potential, and create a ripple effect of positive change.
Shop at Kroger to Support Our Community Sisters!
Did you know your everyday grocery shopping at Kroger can be a wonderful help to the women we serve at A Hand Up For Women? It’s true! Through the Kroger Community Rewards program, a small percentage of your eligible purchases comes directly to us, and it costs you absolutely nothing extra. What a great way to give back!
This is such a simple, yet powerful, act of support. Just by linking your Kroger Plus Card to A Hand Up For Women online, every swipe at checkout helps us continue our mission of providing vital support, resources, and opportunities for women in our community. Imagine the impact we can make together, helping our sisters find strength, purpose, and a renewed sense of hope. It truly is a joyful way to contribute!
Are you ready to turn your regular shopping into a meaningful act of service and support?
- Visit https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards
- Sign in to your Kroger account (or create one if you don’t have one).
- Search for “A Hand Up For Women” or our organization number (BV713).
- Select us and click “Enroll.”
That’s all there is to it! You’ll be making a real difference with every trip to Kroger.
Other ways to help:
Mentoring
Be a source of encouragement, accountability, and networking for one of our women. Many times, this is the first agenda-free female friend they have ever had.
Every woman in our program is matched with a trained mentor to serve as her personal support, accountability and encouragement source. Mentors attend a one-day training on a Saturday then, once matched, they meet with their participant once a week. Written covenants are used to outline the boundaries of these relationships.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRAINING TO BECOME A MENTOR, PLEASE CONTACT KAREN MILLS AT ka***@*************en.org
Mentoring Application
Teaching
We need volunteer instructors in topics like Parenting, Women’s Health, and Personal Self-Defense for our expanded 18-month class session (as of Spring 2025).
Our volunteer instructors are the backbone of our program. We are occasionally looking for new and additional instructors in all subject areas. The night classes are on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In the event that we begin daytime classes we will need instructors that are available during morning hours on Monday and Wednesday as well as new topics that would be helpful..
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Attend an Event
Join us for our gala in the winter, Angels and Axles Car Show in the spring, and two graduation celebrations a year.
Events
Providing Meals
Every Tuesday and Thursday, before class, groups and/or individuals provide a meal for the ladies. This is invaluable for the ladies and instructors that come straight from work.
This is also a wonderful time of getting to know each other and just decompressing after a busy day. Some meal providers sign up for the entire year’s classes and are scheduled for the same night each month. Others prefer to just provide one or two meals a year.
There are openings in the meal schedule for the 2024-2025 class year. Contact Amanda Roberts at ****@*************en.org“>am****@*************en.org for openings if you would like to provide a meal.
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Schedule a Speaker
Help spread the word! Have our Executive Director (usually with a graduate) speak to your church, business, or civic group about the organization and share a story.
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