Now is the time…
to realize the dream…
of a central Minnesota women’s center.
“Without dreamers, no dream would ever be given reality, and we would
live in a very small and shallow world.” —Vera Nazarian, Fiction writer
We are dreamers, and we dream big. And who better understands the dreams of women than women themselves? Dreams of opportunity, health, education, and a hope for a safe, supportive community where one can grow as an individual and raise a family are common to all.
Our dream as women of central Minnesota? A women’s center where women and girls of all ages and backgrounds can gather and learn from each other. A center where women or girls can meet with advocates and talk about anything from physical or mental health, sexual assault, domestic violence, or career aspirations.
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all is a form of planning.” ― Gloria Steinem
The center will be a place where women and girls can learn to cook, use a computer, or run a business. A place where a woman or girl can find a tutor, mentor, advocate — or herself. It will be a place of study, business, and socialization. It will be a safe, supportive zone where women can be allowed to act on their dreams. It will be a place where women can offer their services or sustainable products to the community, which will in turn, be a source of revenue for these women.
“How wrong is it for a woman to expect the man to build the world she wants, rather than to create it herself?” ― Anaïs Nin
The Central Minnesota Women’s Center will be a place where women and girls can create a flow of sustainable wealth and wellness for self, family and the larger community. It will be home to:
- Classrooms for life skills classes, personal
coaching, job skills training.
- Small business and entrepreneurship development
office.
- A woman's room for personal and group whole health and wellness products and services.
- Exam facilities for physical and mental health
support.
- Commercial kitchen
- Space for special events, workshops and speakers
These are just some of the possibilities we dream of for this center knowing they will grow and adapt to the changing needs of our community.
We know — it’s a big dream, but it’s one that can become reality with your help and the help of other dreamers. Please take a leap of imagination and help us make the women’s center a reality. Come to the visioning session and be prepared to bring your hopes and dreams. And if you know of any women or girls who should be there, invite them to come along.
Shine on,
Mary Christen Czech, Mary Margaret & Dara Westra
The dream is alive and it belongs to all of us.
There will be a visioning session for interested women on February 1, 2014, in the Bremer Room at the St. Cloud Library, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We will talk about a women’s center and imagine together the possibilities. Click here to reserve your seat.
If you are unable to attend but would like to participate or follow and support this initiative like CMWS4WealthAndWellness and/or on twitter @cmnwomenshine . For more information about Central Minnesota Women Shine products, services, goals and aspirations visit the website or contact us or call Mary Margaret 320-2766-5614 or Dara Westra 320-492-8486.
Limited seating available so please reserve your seat. If you need transportation or child care, or if you cannot attend but would like more information on steps and how you can participate please contact us via email: info@centralmnwomenshine.com or call Mary Margaret: 320-266-5614.
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