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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NOSW founder Jane Stephenson calls it “a miracle program.” NOSW history is an amazing story!
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Becoming the Butterfly: Johnnie’s Story of Strength and Renewal
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”—Maya Angelou Before she came to NOSW, Johnnie Chavours had one defense she used again and again: to run. Running track had…
From Darkness to Light: Cyndi’s Story of Resilience and Redemption
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. For Cyndi, the journey has been one of tragedy, grief, and heartbreak. Yet, in the depths of despair, she found hope through the New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW), her faith, and the unwavering…
