Thank You

Ten years ago, #GivingTuesday began with a simple idea – a day that encouraged people to do good. Because of you, the movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon inspiring a multitude of generous acts and reimagining a world where generosity is a part of everyday life.

The GivingTuesday Data Commons estimates that giving in the United States alone totaled $3.1 billion on #GivingTuesday 2022, representing a 15% increase compared to GivingTuesday 2021. 37 million adults in the U.S. participated this year in GivingTuesday in some way, a 6% increase from 2021, contributing critical support to causes, communities, and non-profit organizations as the giving season begins this year in the face of substantial economic challenges and continued volatility.

This year, Women & Family Life Center set a goal of raising much needed $5,000 during the 24 hours of #GivingTuesday.

W&FLC is a private nonprofit that depends on the financial contributions from individuals, businesses, and foundations to fulfill its mission of providing resources and education for women and all families in crisis.

Thanks to a generous community of donors, we not only met our $5000 goal, but exceeded it by raising $6,170! We are so grateful for everyone who was able to donate to our #GivingTuesday campaign, as well as for donors throughout the year who contribute their time, expertise, and support in a variety of ways. Together, we are making our community a better place!  

Looking For A New Way To Support W&FLC?

We are excited to announce another way to support Women & Family Life Center through your everyday purchases. The mobile app Coin Up makes it easy to donate to the Center, at any level, by rounding up your spare change each month.

• Download Coin Up app
• Select Women & Family Life Center
• Enjoy seeing your change make a difference! 

Download Coin Up from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store

Share with your network!

Together we make change happen!

Learn more about Coin Up

The difference for every person that W&FLC serves is YOU.

Their story is YOUR story and together, it is OUR story. Together, we can positively change the lives of women and all families on the CT Shoreline. 

W&FLC relies on private grants and donations in order to keep our doors open to any individual that reaches out for help regardless of income, age or location on the CT Shoreline. Please join us on our journey to create a world where everyone can turn the impossible into the possible.

You can make a donation on the Centers website 

https://womenandfamilylife.org/donate

There are many ways to support the Center

Make a One-Time Donation

Your one-time gift will help support our day-to-day operations.

Become a Monthly Donor 

Monthly recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support to help us serve more women and all families and keep the Center growing!

Honorary Donations

Dedicate your donation to a friend or relative to show your appreciation or honor their memory.

Planned Giving, Stocks & Securities

Please remember W&FLC in your estate plan for a specific dollar amount or percentage or support W&FLC through the gift of an appreciated asset. 

For more information about donating to the Center please contact: Bernadette Deamico. Development Manager at 203.458.6699 x103 or email [email protected]

Looking for the Perfect Venue for Your Holiday Event?

Our Carriage House is available for rent on weekdays or weekends. The Carriage House offers a large studio space with chairs for seating up to 40. A classroom space with tables and chairs for seating between 10-20 people OR you can move them aside for an open floor gathering.

Additional amenities include:

• WIFI
• A kitchenette with a sink
• Microwave and counter area
• A handicap-accessible restroom with a baby changing area
• 18 off-street parking spaces
• A large, rolling TV with an HDMI cable

All in a bright, flexible use, beautifully renovated space.

For more information and availability, please contact: Jamie Callinan, Operations Manager at 203.458.6699 x110 or email [email protected]

W&FLC is Seeking Attorneys

The need for one of the Center's popular programs, Lawyer Time, is growing.

Many of the Center's participants deal with legal issues from divorce, abuse, bankruptcy, custody, housing, and more. Knowledge is power, and getting answers to critical legal questions is vital to finding a resolution and moving forward.

W&FLC is seeking additional attorneys willing to offer some pro bono time to help our families as one of our "Lawyer Time" lawyers. If you are an attorney who may be interested and would like to learn more, please call Melissa George, Program Manager at 203.458.6699 x106 or email her at [email protected]

Safe Search

If you are a person without access to a phone or computer or are living in a home where you fear your computer/phone use is being monitored you can come to the W&FLC and use a computer and phone. This can be for calling counselors, lawyers, researching jobs, revising, and printing your resumes. Computer, internet, printer, copies, fax and phone are available. In addition to a secure location to keep documents for future use.

For more information about Safe Search, please call the center’s Referral Navigators at 203.458.6699 or email at [email protected]

Annual Legislative Roundtable

The Shoreline Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task force (SDVSATF) is a collaborative effort among providers on the shoreline to promote advocacy and awareness campaigns while coordinating resources and aid in the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault.

The Task Force will be hosting our annual legislative roundtable on December 15th 2022, with local legislators representing shoreline towns to discuss key legislative issues pertinent to the work of domestic violence and sexual assault crisis services.

To attend the Legislative Roundtable please RSVP by clicking here or contact Melanie Meyers, Referral Navigator at 203.458.6699 x114 or [email protected]

If you work within an informed non-profit agency, municipal office, or are a private practitioner from the area and are interested in joining the monthly Task Force, please reach out to Melanie Meyers, Referral Navigator at 203.458.6699 x114 or [email protected]

Interested in getting back into the workforce?

Looking for career change?

Need to spruce up your professional profile?

If this is you, W&FLC is registering individuals for its second round of Achieve that will start in the new year.

Achieve is a four part workshop that focuses on resume building, cover letting writing, job search strategies, and interview skills. Each workshop will provide participants with tools to help them on their career journey.

For more information or to register for Achieve, please call the center’s Referral Navigators at 203.458.6699 or email at [email protected]

New Program

Women & Family Life Center is offering a new program called, Life Coaching for Parents.

Participants will meet one-on-one with a volunteer life coach to help navigate obstacles and turn them into opportunities for growth. They will also help participants to learn how to better manage their emotions during transition and crisis.

This program is to help guide participants through powerful life events.

For more information or to register, please contact W&FLC at 203.458.6699 or [email protected]

Not sure what need in order to get a divorce?

The next ADAPT workshop is January 5, 2023 - REGISTER TODAY! 

ADAPT is a workshop designed to provide a comprehensive overview of divorce to help participants acquire the tools needed to make the best choices for themselves and their families. An expert in divorce and family law guides participants through the types of divorce, the paperwork to collect, and the questions to ask. Empowered with this knowledge, participants can more confidently navigate this significant life change. 

For more information or to register for our Adapt workshop, please call 203-458-6699 or email us at [email protected]

Divorce Mortgage Planning Workshop

In partnership with Marc Meglio, one of our volunteer financial consultants, W&FLC is pleased to offer a divorce mortgage planning workshop on Saturday January 14^th at 9:00 AM. Whether you’ve already attended one of W&FLC’s other divorce supports, like Adapt, Restart, Lawyer Time, or a Financial Consult, or are just starting out on your own pre-or post-divorce, this workshop will help participants in covering areas like vetting the home, qualifying income, consumer debt analysis, and home equity solutions.

For more information or to register, please call 203-458-6699 or email us at [email protected]

Navigating Divorce?

If so, the next round of RESTART is starting January 23, 2023 - REGISTER TODAY! 

RESTART is a divorce group hosted by two facilitators, an expert divorce attorney/coach, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. RESTART provides information, skills, and support for those contemplating or navigating divorce at any point in the process. Participants learn the essential skills needed to thrive through and after divorce. 

For more information or to register for our Restart divorce group, please call 203-458-6699 or email us at [email protected]

Have you lost someone you care about and are dealing with grief?

If you said yes, the next round of Life After Loss is starting January 24, 2023 - REGISTER TODAY.

Life After Loss is a bereavement group for anyone who has experienced loss and is still working through their grief. The support group will guide participants in written and shared discussions on dealing with life after loss. Individuals will learn about types of grief, coping skills, self-care and self-love suggestions. Participants will also be introduced to the concept of listening to one's "inner self," working through the many emotions of loss, what the future will look like, and much more. 

For more information or to register for our Life After Loss bereavement group, please call 203-458-6699 or email at [email protected]

How to contact a Referral Navigator?

Call us at the office 203.458.6699 or email us at [email protected] through our website. Participants in our 16 towns can also make in-person appointments for further guidance.