Agency Description
| Mission | The mission of Women's Mentoring Network (WMN) is to provide career, educational and personal resources that lead to the economic empowerment of low-income women and their families. |
| Philosophy | Economic empowerment fosters positive life expectations. It is the most effective strategy against homelessness, hunger and social disorder and consequently, is the most effective strategy to break the cycle of generational poverty. It is the foundation for a workforce that contributes to the needs of today's marketplace and to a quality workforce for tomorrow. |
| History | Founded in 1990, Women's Mentoring Network is a grassroots organization serving Lower Fairfield County. The agency is non-profit and is funded through individual contributions, foundations, corporate grants, gifts from community organizations and special events. There are no fees for services. Extensive volunteer participation is an integral component of all programs. |
| Programs | WMN offers comprehensive family focused programs, integrating work, education and family in the following areas:
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| Recognition | WMN is nationally recognized as a Presidential Point of Light; identified as "one of America's best grass roots programs in the battle against hunger and poverty" by Reinvesting In America; cited for its "commitment to the empowerment of women and families" by Steve and Sharon Fiffer in 50 Ways to Help Your Community; and featured as a model for replication in What Works: Effective Programs for Children and Families, United Way of America. WMN received Stamford's 1999 Women In Management Recognition Award for "exemplary leadership offering unique and beneficial services to women in poverty." |
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