The New Opportunity School for Women challenges Appalachian women to live their best lives.
We’re a nonprofit organization empowering women to build their self-esteem, overcome past traumas and take steps toward education, employment and financial independence.
A new beginning is possible.
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 34 years
Impacting nearly 800 women
Through over
70 residential sessions
News & Events
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CANCELED: Festival of Trees
We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Festival of Trees, scheduled for November 12-13. Though it was to be our biggest fundraising event of the year, we’ve decided it’s just too risky to bring folks together when COVID-19…
NOSW grads retreat to reflect and plan
Five NOSW graduates and four staff recently spent a long weekend together near the Red River Gorge, reflecting on where the program has been and where it can go. Graduates Amanda Gadd (2018), Barb Harvey (2018), Tami Gentry (2016), Sarah Rose (2015)…
