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!
For 35 years
Impacting over 800 women
Through over
70 residential sessions
News & Events
Find out what NOSW is up to.
Graduates explore leadership at retreat
A small group of NOSW graduates gathered at Natural Bridge State Park September 22-25 for a Graduate Leadership Retreat. As they explored work/life balance, time management, deep listening, life satisfaction and equity, they also enjoyed meals…
NOSW sisters gather for graduate reunion
Despite the heat, NOSW graduates had a great time catching up with their sisters at our annual graduate reunion on August 26 at Fort Boonesborough State Park near Richmond. They enjoyed a picnic lunch, scavenger hunt, door prizes, photo booth and…
