Mission: To empower and renew the lives of women through workshops, seminars, retreats, career assessment and counseling in order to facilitate the healing process, break the cycle of violence and develop healthy relationships.
Results: Fresh Start for Women since 2004 has conducted numerous retreats, seminars and workshops including the implementing the Precious Jewel Program for teen girls ages 13-17.Of the women served FSFW saw the following results: 18% returned to school, 5% remarried, 22% are in healthy relationships, 35% improved their work environment and 20% became regular volunteers to FSFW. Of the teens served – 20% began their plans for college entrance (1 received full scholarship to college of her choice). 33% of parents reported improved GPA as well more open communications. 10% teens returned as volunteers. 25% of teachers reported improved attendance and class participation.
Target demographics: victims of domestic violence, abuse and sexual assault. As well teen girls 13 - 17 to prevent them getting caught in the cycle of violence.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Our direct beneficiaries of our progrms are the women and teens who participate in our numerous programs.
Programs: Service Program One – 5 Keys to Empowerment & RenewalGoal: To provide women with the fundamental tools needed to begin the journey from victim to victor through key seminars/workshops designed to equip them to take charge of their lives. Service Program Two – The Fresh Start RetreatFresh Start for Women also offers the “Fresh Start” Retreat which is intended to jumpstart participants into looking differently at their current circumstances. The retreat is broken into 4 segments. Goal: To jumpstart the healing process through an intense and participatory weekend of exploration and renewal. Service Program Three - Spiritual EnrichmentThe third program provides women access to three half-day seminars intended to jumpstart self discovery spiritually. Goal: To minister to the women using biblical references to help in the understanding of the circumstances they have experiences. Service Program Four – You Are a Precious JewelThe “You Are a Precious Jewel” program is offered to girls ages 13 – 17 through local area middle/high schools, churches and community centers in the 10 county Metropolitan Atlanta area, as well as statewide and nationally. FSFW provides a supportive environment in which teens feel comfortable in discussing the issue of domestic violence, abuse and its effects on teens. Fresh Start for Women teaches teens how to use the arts (drama, poetry, dance and music) as a means of expressing their concerns in a positive manner. Goal: To equip teen girls with the tools needed in order to discover and understand their roles as daughters, sisters, students and future leaders.
Results: Fresh Start for Women since 2004 has conducted numerous retreats, seminars and workshops including the implementing the Precious Jewel Program for teen girls ages 13-17.Of the women served FSFW saw the following results: 18% returned to school, 5% remarried, 22% are in healthy relationships, 35% improved their work environment and 20% became regular volunteers to FSFW. Of the teens served – 20% began their plans for college entrance (1 received full scholarship to college of her choice). 33% of parents reported improved GPA as well more open communications. 10% teens returned as volunteers. 25% of teachers reported improved attendance and class participation.
Target demographics: victims of domestic violence, abuse and sexual assault. As well teen girls 13 - 17 to prevent them getting caught in the cycle of violence.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Our direct beneficiaries of our progrms are the women and teens who participate in our numerous programs.
Programs: Service Program One – 5 Keys to Empowerment & RenewalGoal: To provide women with the fundamental tools needed to begin the journey from victim to victor through key seminars/workshops designed to equip them to take charge of their lives. Service Program Two – The Fresh Start RetreatFresh Start for Women also offers the “Fresh Start” Retreat which is intended to jumpstart participants into looking differently at their current circumstances. The retreat is broken into 4 segments. Goal: To jumpstart the healing process through an intense and participatory weekend of exploration and renewal. Service Program Three - Spiritual EnrichmentThe third program provides women access to three half-day seminars intended to jumpstart self discovery spiritually. Goal: To minister to the women using biblical references to help in the understanding of the circumstances they have experiences. Service Program Four – You Are a Precious JewelThe “You Are a Precious Jewel” program is offered to girls ages 13 – 17 through local area middle/high schools, churches and community centers in the 10 county Metropolitan Atlanta area, as well as statewide and nationally. FSFW provides a supportive environment in which teens feel comfortable in discussing the issue of domestic violence, abuse and its effects on teens. Fresh Start for Women teaches teens how to use the arts (drama, poetry, dance and music) as a means of expressing their concerns in a positive manner. Goal: To equip teen girls with the tools needed in order to discover and understand their roles as daughters, sisters, students and future leaders.
contact@freshstartforwomen.org
P O Box 370681, Decatur, GA 30037
404-543-1017
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Decatur
