NEWS AND EVENTS
May 21st 2019
Women Encouraging Empowerment was one of the winners of the Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant.
cummingsfoundation.org
Women Encouraging Empowerment was one of the winners of the Cummings Foundation $100K for 100 grant.
cummingsfoundation.org
HarborCOV Partners with Revere Community in Candlelight Vigil to
Raise Awareness About Domestic Violence
HarborCOV, the local domestic violence program serving the Revere, Chelsea, East Boston, Winthrop and Charlestown area, and Revere community members will hold a candlelight vigil to raise awareness about the lethality of domestic violence on Friday, Sept. 29 at Revere City Hall, 281 Broadway, Revere, at noon.
“The recent tragedy in Revere is another painful reminder that domestic violence is an epidemic in our society,” said Revere Mayor Brian Arrigo. “I encourage residents to come together, not only to show our support for the victim’s loved ones, but also to connect with agencies that do work to prevent domestic violence and offer resources to victims.”
“Domestic violence is everyone’s business and does not discriminate based on race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,” said Kourou Pich, HarborCOV Co-Executive Director. “We must realize that this type of violence affects all of us, and we need to stand together to support our friends, neighbors and families and affect broader change.”
Revere Police chief James Guido said, “The Revere Police Department is very proactive in the area of Domestic Violence, and offers services whenever necessary to all victims who have experienced abuse. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vanessa’s family, and all victims of
Domestic Violence. As Chief of Police, I personally have seen the effects of Domestic Violence, and how afraid victims are to come forward. Our Domestic Violence unit is always ready to assist in any way they can. If you know of someone who needs help and is afraid to contact us, please reach out to us so we can help. We are here to protect and serve the public.”
The Sept. 29 vigil will include local community leaders, residents and domestic violence advocates such as Mayor Brian Arrigo, the Revere Police Department, Rep. RoseLee Vincent, MGH-HAVEN, Women Encouraging Empowerment Inc. Portal to Hope, and Jane Doe Inc. The public is invited and encouraged to participate in raising awareness.
According to Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, since January 1, 2017 there have been a total 27 domestic violence related deaths across the state. These deaths include 13 female victims of domestic violence, 4 male victims of domestic violence, 1 child of a domestic violence victim, and 9 domestic violence perpetrators who committed suicide or were killed by police.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, speak out and seek help. There are programs across Massachusetts that provide free and confidential services, including SafeLink, a 24-hour statewide hotline, at 1-877-785-2020, and HarborCOV’s 24-hour hotline at 617-884-9909. You can also find more information about domestic violence and a list of local services at www.janedoe.org/find_help.
WEE Women community circle April 11th 2017
Immigrants day April 5th 2017
On Wednesday March 5th 2017. WEE members had another opportunity to participate in the annual Immigrants Day. They headed to the State House to meet with their Legislator in support for:
-Expansion of ESOL programs
-Support for the Safe Communities Act
-Provision of Healthcare services to undeserved communities.
Thank you to our women leaders for braving the cold and drizzles, who attended the event and were able to be a VOICE to the voiceless and making a difference in our community. And thank you to Joan Moscillo for supporting our community. It was such an inspiring experience.
-Expansion of ESOL programs
-Support for the Safe Communities Act
-Provision of Healthcare services to undeserved communities.
Thank you to our women leaders for braving the cold and drizzles, who attended the event and were able to be a VOICE to the voiceless and making a difference in our community. And thank you to Joan Moscillo for supporting our community. It was such an inspiring experience.
WEE Community Circle's Parent Leadership Training
What a wonderful turnout we had for the WEE Community Circle's Parent Leadership Training!
WEE members had another rare opportunity to have one of it's trainings with the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. The training was focused on:
-Identifying hopes and dreams for your child, family, and community, and barriers.
-Discussing different kinds of parent leadership, from "involvement" to organizing.
In addition to building their leadership skills and exploring issues of diversity, our members deepened their understanding of how they can be change agents and leaders in their lives, families and their communities despite the barriers.
WEE remains inspired that each week when women and members get together in our WEE Community Circle, many parents and grandparents dedicate themselves to becoming agents of change in our community.
On that note, thank you to Tracie from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University for always coming down all the way from Rhode Island and always supporting us.
Thank you to our supporters, generous funders, members, organizers ( Hayat and Ciham) and Coordinator (Maja) for making this happen. You all strengthen our community and inspire others to be agents of change.
If you want to join us and support, the program is free ( every Tuesday 12 to 2.30pm), and childcare and dinner are provided at each session. We look forward to your visit at WEE. Thank you.
Wishing everyone a beautiful week.
WEE members had another rare opportunity to have one of it's trainings with the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. The training was focused on:
-Identifying hopes and dreams for your child, family, and community, and barriers.
-Discussing different kinds of parent leadership, from "involvement" to organizing.
In addition to building their leadership skills and exploring issues of diversity, our members deepened their understanding of how they can be change agents and leaders in their lives, families and their communities despite the barriers.
WEE remains inspired that each week when women and members get together in our WEE Community Circle, many parents and grandparents dedicate themselves to becoming agents of change in our community.
On that note, thank you to Tracie from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University for always coming down all the way from Rhode Island and always supporting us.
Thank you to our supporters, generous funders, members, organizers ( Hayat and Ciham) and Coordinator (Maja) for making this happen. You all strengthen our community and inspire others to be agents of change.
If you want to join us and support, the program is free ( every Tuesday 12 to 2.30pm), and childcare and dinner are provided at each session. We look forward to your visit at WEE. Thank you.
Wishing everyone a beautiful week.
Women's month Potluck
What a wonderful turnout we had for the Women's month Potluck!
Thank you all for bringing such an amazing selection of food to share with one another. It wouldn’t have been as successful without your help. We hope that you had a great time, had a chance to reconnect and made some new friends.
It was such a terrific turnout and we loved seeing all the kids having a great time. We appreciate all the delicious food and drinks you brought!
WEE would also like to especially thank Shannon from the Muslim Justice League for the amazing presentation, our board members and staff that took the time out of their busy schedules to come out and meet with everyone.
Again, thank you again for coming and bringing yourself and fabulous food to the potluck, we felt a really positive vibe and look forward to the next meeting. In the meantime, send us an email or post to the group with your thoughts.
Thanks to you all again, for always making this a fantastic time and thank you all for making it happen!
Happy Spring.
Thank you all for bringing such an amazing selection of food to share with one another. It wouldn’t have been as successful without your help. We hope that you had a great time, had a chance to reconnect and made some new friends.
It was such a terrific turnout and we loved seeing all the kids having a great time. We appreciate all the delicious food and drinks you brought!
WEE would also like to especially thank Shannon from the Muslim Justice League for the amazing presentation, our board members and staff that took the time out of their busy schedules to come out and meet with everyone.
Again, thank you again for coming and bringing yourself and fabulous food to the potluck, we felt a really positive vibe and look forward to the next meeting. In the meantime, send us an email or post to the group with your thoughts.
Thanks to you all again, for always making this a fantastic time and thank you all for making it happen!
Happy Spring.
Revere Immigrant Support for Education. RISE
WEE is always delighted to have its youth ( Revere Immigrant Support for Education. RISE ) partners on board and in it's space. We want to empower, encourage, advocate, and advance refugee, immigrant and low income families. WEE is a safe, open and positive space where these youth engage in Education advocacy and trainings. Thanks to the people who make it happen. Thanks to the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and the Annenberg Institute for School Reform.
One of our goals is - a community where all youth - primarily those from immigrant, refugee and low- income backgrounds - celebrate and explore their identities, learn to organize and advocate for education reform and change, strive to excel academically, prepare for life and share their talents in service to their families, neighbors, community, and their world. We are always happy to be in a space with the youth where we can share all this and engage them in their community and education reform.
One of our goals is - a community where all youth - primarily those from immigrant, refugee and low- income backgrounds - celebrate and explore their identities, learn to organize and advocate for education reform and change, strive to excel academically, prepare for life and share their talents in service to their families, neighbors, community, and their world. We are always happy to be in a space with the youth where we can share all this and engage them in their community and education reform.
Visit to Revere City Hall 2/6/2017
Another powerful and amazing evening today at the Revere City Hall with WEE ladies, supporters and RISE youth. You can't beat love, the voice and power of the people. One Revere, One people. We are all equal. Love, respect, diversity, inclusiveness. Let us all come together as one. Thanks to everyone who came out. You are an inspiration to our community.
Lenny Zakim Fund - 21st Annual Award Ceremony 2/6/2017
It can take several years for immigrant & refugee women and their families to assimilate and get a good, stable life and paying job in Massachusetts. This means several years struggling to make ends meet and provide for their children and families, several years of vulnerability and isolation, without family and friend support networks.
Thank you to The Lenny Zakim Fund for your generous support this evening to WEE. WEE is humbled!
Thank you to The Lenny Zakim Fund for your generous support this evening to WEE. WEE is humbled!
Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo visit to WEE 1/31/2017
Women Encouraging Empowerment was honored and humbled to have the Massachusetts Speaker of the house Bob DeLeo noting, "I want to welcome you to this country, not turn you away." Thanks to him and his staff for being so generous and kind to us in tough times like these. Thank you for supporting refugee and immigrant women and their families!
Xmas Bash in WEE 12/14/2016
A very warm thank you to everyone who joined us for our Holiday bash on December 14, 2016. As always,we had a great time and it was wonderful gather with friends, members and colleagues to celebrate this time of the year. We are also pleased to announce that our food and beverages were donated by the supportive and generous business community on Shirley Avenue, Revere, Massachusetts.
These include : Casablanca House of Pastries, Las Delicias Colombianas, THMOR DA Restaurant, Mediterranean Cafe and Lupita Bakery for the cake.
Thank you to everyone who had the art of henna on their hands and contributed to the Henna basket that will go to our Domestic Violence Prevention program.
A great thank you to the donated toys that were gifts to our wonderful kids, - donated by
Ira Novoselsky, Ward 2 City Councillor.
We also thank to our funders who always stand with us.
We hope to see you all again next year and anytime at our center!
Thank you and happy holidays from all of us at WEE, Inc!
These include : Casablanca House of Pastries, Las Delicias Colombianas, THMOR DA Restaurant, Mediterranean Cafe and Lupita Bakery for the cake.
Thank you to everyone who had the art of henna on their hands and contributed to the Henna basket that will go to our Domestic Violence Prevention program.
A great thank you to the donated toys that were gifts to our wonderful kids, - donated by
Ira Novoselsky, Ward 2 City Councillor.
We also thank to our funders who always stand with us.
We hope to see you all again next year and anytime at our center!
Thank you and happy holidays from all of us at WEE, Inc!
Greater Boston Stand Together 11/16.16
Thank you for joining us to celebrate new initiative called Greater Boston Stand together at Wee Revere with our members and members of Stand for Children Massachusetts. We had amazing International Potluck with specialties from around the world.
Caregiver Homes workshop 11/9/16
WEE was honored to have a resourceful day. We had a Caregiver's workshop yesterday 11/09 about how to decrease stress and have more energy during the holidays. Donna McHugh and Norma Mora from Caregiver Homes gave the presentation in WEE.
WEE had so much fun at The Lenny Zakim Fund where we received a grant of $7500 to support our Adult Education program!
WEE Inc Receives Grant Award
WEE has just been awarded $2,000 by RESIST, Inc., a national foundation located in Somerville, Massachusetts. WEE received funding to support our effort to empower immigrant women in our communities to become lead organizers for social change.
We are very excited to have received this grant from RESIST.
RESIST began in 1967 in support of draft resistance and in opposition to the Vietnam War. As a funder of first resort for hundred of organizations, RESIST's small but timely grants and loans are made to grassroots groups engaged in activist organizing and educational works for social change. Each year RESIST funds group like WEE because their mission is to support people who take a stand about issues that matter today. To learn more about RESIST and to support their effort please visit www.resistinc.org
WEE has just been awarded $2,000 by RESIST, Inc., a national foundation located in Somerville, Massachusetts. WEE received funding to support our effort to empower immigrant women in our communities to become lead organizers for social change.
We are very excited to have received this grant from RESIST.
RESIST began in 1967 in support of draft resistance and in opposition to the Vietnam War. As a funder of first resort for hundred of organizations, RESIST's small but timely grants and loans are made to grassroots groups engaged in activist organizing and educational works for social change. Each year RESIST funds group like WEE because their mission is to support people who take a stand about issues that matter today. To learn more about RESIST and to support their effort please visit www.resistinc.org
Watch the video of our third annual dinner here! If you missed out, watch the entire event right here.
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ESOL CLASSES
FUNDRAISER WITH PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
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WEE, Inc.'s previous executive director, Jackie Okanga. Source: Revere Advocate, October 5, 2013
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WEE in the news:
Check out the article about WEE's second annual fundraiser in the Revere Advocate, October 5, 2013.
Check out the article about WEE's first fundraiser in the Revere Advocate, July 18, 2012.
Check out the article about WEE's second annual fundraiser in the Revere Advocate, October 5, 2013.
Check out the article about WEE's first fundraiser in the Revere Advocate, July 18, 2012.
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