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May 29 2013

She turned her dreams into plans

cantstocansShe turned her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans. I read this and think of the women who come to our programs. They are no longer willing to focus on all of the things that they haven’t done. They are ready to focus on what they want instead of what they don’t.

I think about quiet Jenny. When she first came to our Leap to Confidence class we could barely hear her, she spoke so softly. She kept her head down and didn’t make much eye contact. On graduation day she proclaimed that she didn’t want to be that quiet person anymore and that she was finished letting other people make decisions for her.

Jenny realized that she was in control of her life. She was ready to say what she wanted out loud. She was ready to turn her can’ts into cans and her dreams into plans.

What are you ready for?

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Written by Dana Bristol-Smith · Categorized: Graduate Stories, Inspiration, Women's Empowerment

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When a woman walks through our doors, she comes bearing a story of survival, strength, and quiet courage. Camie, a 39-year-old single mother and survivor of domestic abuse, found herself at a crossroads. She signed up for Leap to Confidence, unsure of what came next, but she was determined to find out. The program gave Camie purpose and space to reflect, to dig deep, and to begin again.

Camie shares, “This program is like a breath of fresh air when you didn’t know you needed it. It’s like oxygen when you didn’t know you were short of breath. I’m getting to know myself, accepting what I’ve been through. I know I’m gonna be okay. I can be a confident woman who’s gonna be successful. Every week I feel a little bit stronger.”

Many of the women we serve are survivors of domestic abuse. So, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a handful of our generous donors have established a matching empowerment fund of $50,000 to raise money to EMPOWER 100 WOMEN on the next part of their healing journey.

Together, we're not just raising awareness. We're rebuilding a woman's belief in herself. Thank you for standing with us, walking beside survivors, and inspiring them to chase after their greatest potential. To empower women like Camie, click here: givebutter.com/100women
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When a woman walks through our doors, she comes bearing a story of survival, strength, and quiet courage. Camie, a 39-year-old single mother and survivor of domestic abuse, found herself at a crossroads. She signed up for Leap to Confidence, unsure of what came next, but she was determined to find out. The program gave Camie purpose and space to reflect, to dig deep, and to begin again.
 
Camie shares, “This program is like a breath of fresh air when you didn’t know you needed it. It’s like oxygen when you didn’t know you were short of breath. I’m getting to know myself, accepting what I’ve been through. I know I’m gonna be okay. I can be a confident woman who’s gonna be successful. Every week I feel a little bit stronger.”

Many of the women we serve are survivors of domestic abuse. So, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a handful of our generous donors have established a matching empowerment fund of $50,000 to raise money to EMPOWER 100 WOMEN on the next part of their healing journey. 

Together, were not just raising awareness. Were rebuilding a womans belief in herself. Thank you for standing with us, walking beside survivors, and inspiring them to chase after their greatest potential. To empower women like Camie, click here: https://givebutter.com/100women
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Stop in today at Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen for a delicious way to support the Community Resource Center during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! They’re partnering with Tinleaf for a Dine-to-Donate event. Mention CRC at checkout, and 10% of your purchase will be donated to CRC!

Please share! See you there! Your support helps CRC provide vital services to those facing hunger, homelessness, and hurt. Please share. Thank you for your support!

Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen
Thursday, October 16 (All Day!)
6985 El Camino Real #108, Carlsbad, CA, 92009

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