A new beginning is possible.
Appalachian women are under-resourced, but resourceful. Often overworked and overwhelmed, but resilient. They sustain their families and communities.
The New Opportunity School for Women provides a place for under-resourced women to build confidence and skills to make changes they want to see in their lives. All of our programs are free.
“I learned in these classes that I am and have always been
—Gina Meyer, NOSW 2022 Graduate
everything I ever needed to be.”
We support women
along each step of the journey.
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Our History
NOSW founder Jane Stephenson calls it “a miracle program.” NOSW history is an amazing story!
News & Events
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NOSW at ASA
The New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW) was honored to receive a 2025 Appalachian Foodways Fellowship Award at the 48th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference, held at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tennessee. This recognition places…
A Note from Our Interim Executive Director
Greetings everyone! I am thrilled to be back with the New Opportunity School for Women team as we embark on a new year of serving Appalachian and Kentucky women. As we reflect on the past year and set goals for the future, I am grateful for the…
