Dear Friends of the Women & Family Life Center, 

I hope you all are enjoying the bliss that spring has brought to us. Springtime is a beautiful time of change where the day gets longer, the weather gets warmer, and new growth and rebirth surround us. It is a time when things seem positive and bright, and people seem happy and kind. 

And something that we can all do as a community to help make sure everyone feels that way is simple small acts of kindness. 

I ask that each of us do something daily to help someone else. It could be pushing in your neighbor's empty garbage can, holding the door a few seconds longer while someone walks in from a parking lot, or maybe letting that person who seems in a rush cut in front of you at the checkout.  

If we as a community can come together and show goodwill and compassion for each other, the community we love will be even greater.   

"Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are." Harold Kushner  

And to all the mothers out there, by blood or love, we wish you are very Happy Mother's Day! 

Nothing is Impossible,

Celebrating its 14th year, The Great Give is a 36-hr, online, community-wide giving event was created to raise visibility and resources for nonprofits serving Greater New Haven. We need your help to make our campaign a success, and we’ve included a few easy ways that you can support us. 

Give what you can! For 36 hours you can support women and families on the CT Shoreline by donating to ensure they have access to no-cost services and programs. Your Great Give donation to the Center will help us to be responsive to the needs of the families in your community.

https://www.thegreatgive.org/organizations/women-and-family-life-center

Additionally, there are opportunities to increase your giving by helping us qualify for additional dollars in prizes:

May 3rd

- 8 -9am, Early Bird prize of $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during that hour.
- 12 - 2pm Lunch Hour prize of $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during those hours.
- 5 - 7pm Happy Hour prize of $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during those hours.
- And finally the $500 Midnight Snack prize randomly to an organization that received at least 1 donation closest to midnight!

May 4th

- 2 - 4am Insomnia Draw prize $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during those hours.
- 8 -9am Early Bird prize $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during that hour.
- 10 - 11am May the 4th Be With You $1,000 prize randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during that hour.
- 12 - 2pm Lunch Hour prize of $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during those hours.
- 5 - 7pm Last Call's two prizes of $1500 and $1,000 randomly given to an organization that received at least 1 donation during those hours.

We are especially excited about The Guilford Foundation $500 prize, given to 2 Guilford organizations receiving 25+ donations in 36 hours!

Share and share alike. Online days of giving are successful because of our own networks. Help us grow our network by sending this email to your network and ask your friends to do the same. 

Be socially (media) active. Use your social media networks: post on Facebook, tweet about The Great Give, and share your support for the Center and why! Ask others to do the same. 

You are a critical part of ensuring women & families get the support they need. So please, mark your calendars to donate during this 36-hour giving event; set a reminder to make your donation during one of the times above!

Upcoming Programs

If you, or someone you know, is on that difficult journey, please join us at ADAPT, a divorce workshop designed to help attendees learn the tools they need to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.

ADAPT is conducted by a divorce attorney in family law, and she is here to help.

The rescheduled date for ADAPT is May 13 over zoom

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.

The next group will meet on

May 22, June 5, June 12, and June 19 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm

ACHIEVE offers a series of four workshops. The different workshops will cover resume building, cover letter writing, interview skills, and job search strategies. An expert in the career service field will facilitate each of the four workshops. This is the last time W&FLC will be offering this very special workshop in this style, don’t miss out!

The final round of workshops is

June 1, June 8, June 13, June 16 at 6:00pm

Life After Loss is a bereavement group for anyone who has experienced loss and is still working through their grief. The 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.

The next group will meet on

June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 5:00pm

To register for any of Women & Family Life Center's workshops, programs, events, to make an appointment, or for more information please contact us at

203.458.6699 or email [email protected]

W&FLC Seeks Board Members

The Board of Directors of the Women & Family Life Center invites interested community members to apply for board membership. The Women & Family Life Center is a private non-profit whose mission is to provide resources and education for women and all families in crisis on the Connecticut shoreline. W&FLC seeks board members dedicated to the same philosophy and mission. Board membership provides the opportunity for leadership and the potential for doing good while being active ambassadors for the organization.

To inquire about more board membership, don't hesitate to contact Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, Executive Director, at [email protected]