About Our Supporters

When Angela Anderson speaks of her mother, she uses words like “fierce” and “powerful.” “The thing that really struck me about my mom was that she was a really powerful woman, but she didn’t have a lot of opportunity. And watching her struggle was ... [Continue reading]

NOSW graduates might see themselves in Janet Holloway’s story. Like them, Janet has achieved goals by working hard, believing in herself and uplifting other women. “I do believe that education and mentoring in some form are the keys for women’s ... [Continue reading]

By Elizabeth Hein Akey Executive Director’s note: This beautiful reflection on Elizabeth’s mother shows that so many of our donors have faced challenges similar to those facing the women in our programs—or have known someone with low self-esteem ... [Continue reading]

Kathy Barr has been a weekly volunteer with the New Opportunity School for Women for three years. Before retiring from her position as external affairs coordinator for the College of Business and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University, Kathy ... [Continue reading]

In 2020, NOSW received a large gift from the estate of Marjorie (Marge) Keller, a long-time donor to the New Opportunity School for Women.  An unexpected gift is always a blessing to a small nonprofit like NOSW, but during this time of so ... [Continue reading]