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Programs and Services
Copyright © 2005 PAIRWN. All rights reserved.
PAIRWN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, grassroots organization.
Updated 01/22/07.
Overview of Programs and Services
To
achieve our goals, we work through referrals, advocacy, networking,
community meetings, and empowerment initiatives.
Our
events are free of charge and open to the public.
We often offer transportation for the Harrisburg area,
translation and/or interpretation services, and childcare at our events
to increase their accessibility to all immigrant and refugee women in
the area.
Our
members diverse experiences and cultures form a rich resource from
which we draw to reach our goals. Our
current projects reflect this wealth.
Described on this website, these projects include initiatives for
women, youth, elderly, and the broader community.
Our
current programs and projects include:
Referrals:
Please call us at 717-433-0900 for help.
Advocacy:
Please call us at 717-433-0900 for help.
Translation and Interpretation: Please call us at 717-433-0900 for help.
The Story Project
§ Story Circle Program and Bi-Monthly Member Meetings
§ Our Voices: Refugee and Immigrant Women Tell Their Stories (Original Museum Exhibit)
§ Story Circle: Coming to America in the 21st Century (Original Play)
Women
Initiatives
§ Annual Women Health Conference
§
Annual Women Retreat
§ Board of Directors Retreat and Leadership Training
Senior Initiatives
§
Senior Outings Program
Youth
Initiatives
§ Youth Activities Program
§ Student Volunteer/Intern Program
§
Children's Holiday Gift Drive
Diversity
Initiatives
§ Annual Diversity Picnic
§
Annual Celebrating the Holidays with Diversity Lunch
§ Annual Unity in Diversity Gala
Awareness
Initiatives
§ Our Voice, Quarterly Newsletter
§ Resource Booklet Project
§ Membership Drives
§ Publicity and Media Outreach
§ Website
Fundraising
Initiatives
§ Annual Unity in Diversity Gala
§ Grant-Writing, Donations, and Sponsorships