Dear Friends of the Women & Family Life Center,

I hope your summer is off to a fabulous start and you're taking time to relax and be with your family and friends.

I am honored to share some exciting news on behalf of the Women & Family Life Center. Over the last year, the board and staff have worked hard to develop our new strategic plan and where we see the center going over the next three years.

First, I want to share the Women & Family Life Center's new mission.

To support and empower women and all families during challenging life transitions.

Second, a small change to our vision.

Communities where women and all families are free from violence and harassment, are economically and emotionally secure and have access to equitable opportunities.

The Women & Family Life Center is about supporting and empowering those were serve in order for them to grow. While we want everyone we serve to be economically secure, it is essential that they are all emotionally secure as well.

Within the next few months, you will see some changes (you may have already started to see some) here at the Women & Family Life Center. We will build our foundation in a fully collaborative effort with all involved in the Women & Family Life Center. Staff, board, volunteers, donors, partners, and of course, participants.

We are switching around our development and the work with our generous donors and supporters. We will be changing how new programs are implemented to align with what is going on within our communities. And will be concentrating our work on going deep before we go wide as we focus on the needs of those we serve. Our guiding principles moving us forward are about compassion, accountability, engagement, and community.

We are very excited about the change and growth of the Women & Family Life Center, and we welcome you to join us!

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, if we can provide help, if you are looking to donate, or if you would like to get involved with the center!

Nothing is impossible,

--Jennifer Wenderoth-Holster, MPA
Executive Director
[email protected]

July 2023 Newsletter

W&FLC has a new strategic plan for Fiscal Year 2024. Read it here!

Shoreline Trolley Event

Save the Date! Wednesday August 9th

Join us for a family-friendly extravaganza at the Shoreline Trolley Museum!

Tickets are $8 for 15 and under/seniors (62+) and $12 for adults.

Tickets include a ride on the trolley, popcorn, face painting, glitter tattoos, admission to the trolley museum, and a trip to the train yard where you can access the different cars, including one of surviving two cars that were left standing in the World Trade Center PATH station.

Tickets are available for 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm

Please contact to center today to book your ride! 203.458.6699

Don't miss out on the fun, and bring your loved ones for a fantastic time.

We are hiring!

Development Manager

Do you want to be a part of change?

If so, it's perfect timing because Women & Family Life is making a change, and we're hiring!

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, make an impact in the lives of others, HAVE FUN, and be a part of the community!

Click Here For Job Description And How To Apply
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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 SDVSATF will be taking a break in the summer and returning in the Fall. Please be on the look out for emails about the dates for the Fall session.  

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

Lawyer Time

One-on-one 30-minute appointments with a volunteer attorney for legal guidance and to understand rights and the legal process better. Attorneys answer questions pertaining to family, real estate, and civil law matters.?

Financial Consult

One-on-one 1-hour appointments with a volunteer Financial Coach to review finances and help participants take control of their economic independence and success. This can include budgeting, divorce & finances, debt, death claims paperwork, and even more.

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.

Open to all individuals from 16 towns

Call 203-458-6699 for more information or stop by M-F between 10:00am – 3:00pm (please note the office is closed for holidays/private programs/events)

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.