EMPOWERED & INFORMED

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12.21.2009

Lynn Steg Awarded 2009 WRC Spirit Award

Congratulations to veteran WRC volunteer Lynn Steg recognized for her service to WRC with the 2009 Spirit Award during the center's holiday open house December 10th.  With more than 1000 hours in two years, Lynn has become a front desk fixture handling phone calls and welcoming visitors and clients.  Her unique style, considerable knowlege and warm, empathetic demeanor lends itself to the mission and purpose of Women's Resource Center.  WRC appreciates her dedication to those we serve.

12.05.2009

Heartfelt Holiday Open House December 10th at WRC

While enjoying some of the great holiday events offered this week in the Hickory area, be sure to visit one of the annual favorites WRC's open house.  This year the center is celebrating Spirit and Service by announcing this year's recipient of WRC Spirit Award during the event.  The award recognizes the individual who has shown outstanding, dedicated support of the center and the community we serve.You will also have the opportunity to see the results of the hard work of Hickory Girl Scout Troop 828 who have just completed their Gold Project by planning and implementing a make over in the center's Women2Work Clothing Closet.  Improvements included fresh paint, new window treatments and refinished wood flooring.  The scouts have all become WRC youth volunteers and will  welcome visitors to the open house and provide tours of the center. Refreshments will be served and volunteers will be offering unique items for holiday gift giving.  Join the center's "Heartfelt Holiday"'

12.02.2009

Local Therapist's Inspirational Poster Sales to benefit WRC

Liza Shaw, Hickory area marriage and family therapist has created a poster featuring her poem "The Faith of a Flower" with 20% of net sales benefiting Women's Resource Center.  The poster delivers a positive and hopeful message and would make a unique and lovely holiday gift for a friend or family member.  You can view and order posters at: "The Faith of a Flower" Poster