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 ... [Continue reading]
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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 ... [Continue reading]
Two graduates help others in recovery
Sheila Brown and Tami Gentry are friends, fellow Clark Countians, NOSW graduates and women in recovery who are using their experiences to help other women. Recovery from addiction is a long journey. Tami is seven years clean, and Sheila will be ... [Continue reading]
From passion to purpose: what makes you light up?
Every woman has a story. “This story is also what leads us to finding our purpose, our reason for being and our way of serving the world,” said Alys Smith, an NOSW board member who recently led an online workshop on personal empowerment for NOSW ... [Continue reading]
NOSW earns Gold Seal of Transparency
The New Opportunity School for Women earned a 2021 Gold Seal of Transparency! Seals are awarded by Guidestar, which provides donors with information about nonprofits. A Gold Seal indicates that NOSW meets high standards for financial transparency ... [Continue reading]
We’re back in person!
With many folks fully vaccinated, NOSW is thrilled to once again be offering in-person programming. On April 26, 28 and 30, we offered our first three-day in-person program since the pandemic for a small group of women at Safe Harbor, an emergency ... [Continue reading]
Women connect and grow through online workshops
When the pandemic struck last year, we looked at each other and wondered how we'd go forward. The NOSW approach is rooted in women connecting – in person. But we rolled up our sleeves and got creative, developing online programs so we could continue ... [Continue reading]
Festival of Trees Returns—Better Than Ever
This year’s annual kick-off to the holiday season will be held Nov.12-14 at Churchill’s in Berea, Ky. After last year’s cancellation due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Festival of Trees (FoT) is back on the calendar with plans to be bigger and better ... [Continue reading]
Three New Members Join NOSW Board
Three new members have joined the NOSW Board of Directors, attending their first meeting by Zoom on Feb. 2, 2021. The new members bring the number of Directors to 13. Latona Gamble, a 2014 graduate of the NOSW residential program, ... [Continue reading]
