Thank you to all who attended our Million Dollar Milestone Celebration on February 6th!

We enjoyed impact minutes throughout the program. Here are just a few that we would like to share with you:
"Volunteering for Girls on the Run was amazing. Inspiring young women actually was empowering for me. What I took away from the experience was that if you want to volunteer don’t wait! Make the time for it now.”

~ Erika Panovsky, WLN Advocate and Strengthening Families Volunteer
“One thing we can do is tell the people who value our opinion the things we care about. That’s why we share the mission of Strengthening Families and the need in our community. We are excited to impact one child at a time, one family at a time through holistic services. The changes we can make in people’s lives will be amazing!”

~ Karen Baesman, WLN Advocate and Strengthening Families Game Changers Co-Chair

“The WLN gave us our very first gift and we bought our property. From there we never looked back. Because of the WLN and community support you did it, we did it! We have a shelter! You made it happen! This is truly the most generous county. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every man, woman and child who is going to be sheltered there."

~ Paula Roller, Executive Director Turning Point

“It only takes one person to make big changes.”

“With everyone’s support, positive change can impact many peoples’ lives and bring success to the families living in the community.”

“So many people are going through hardships that you would never expect just by looking at them.”

“People may seem like they are living the same life as you but they are actually struggling.”

~ Olentangy Girls Cross Country Volunteers

Take a minute to view the videos below that we shared that evening and check out photos made by Ransom Studies .
2013 Statisticks
2019 WLN Video
Make your financial contribution to the WLN by March 31st to support programming beginning July 2019.


We will be hosting a special volunteer orientation and tour of Strengthening Families for WLN on March 12, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Willis Education Center (74 W. William Street, Delaware). Please register using button above. Dinner will be provided.

If you are unable to attend the March volunteer orientation, please fill out this survey and we will connect you.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TOP TEN WISH LIST OF ITEMS
  1. Toilet Paper for Pacer Pantry
  2. Paper Towels for Pacer Pantry
  3. Cleaning Supplies for Pacer Pantry
  4. Paper Plates, Napkins, Plastic Silverware (We feed kids every time they're here for programs at Strengthening Families. Lots of kids each week = lots of paper products!)
  5. Toddler sized diapers, and wipes for diaper bank
  6. Single size laundry detergent
  7. Shampoo
  8. Kroger or Meijer Gift Cards
  9. Underwear - women’s and men’s sizes
  10. Men’s deodorant
If you can provide any of these items, please email Barb Lyon .

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MOMS Baby Shower
THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019
5:00P – 8:00P
140 N Sandusky Street, Delaware

The Women's Leadership Network is hosting a Baby Shower for the Delaware MOMs group. We will need diapers, wipes, books, baby clothes and volunteers to help set up, pass out gifts and assist with the meal. Please drop off donated items before May 10.
Delaware Girls on the Run

Coach or running buddies are needed to help with Girls on the Run.
Strengthening Families Tour

The United Way of Delaware County's Strengthening Families Initiative provides programming for children and families focusing on early childhood development, middle school afterschool programming, access to health, and assisting families in crisis. To arrange a tour of the Strengthening Families hub at the Willis Education Center, please contact Barb Lyon using the below button.
SAVE THE DATE

Supplies for Scholars
(Presenting Sponsor - Women's Leadership Network )

Friday, July 26, 2019