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.
How to Help
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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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Opportunities—even in a pandemic
The New Opportunity School for Women holds space for women to do intensive self-development work, and we’re grateful we can continue to hold that space even during a pandemic. Throughout this spring and summer, women across Appalachia took part in…
Women connect through stories
Luis and Irina Ortega believe that stories can build empathy and help create a more inclusive and equitable world. The brother and sister lead the organization Storytellers for Change, which harnesses the power of narratives to create positive…
