Community Service Projects
GAWN Annual Service Project
GAWN’s Annual Service Project
Every year, the GAWN board designates a nonprofit group whose mission is to empower women as a special service project. One of GAWN’s board members is assigned as the liaison to the nonprofit group and keeps GAWN members aware of their current needs. Former service projects have included Peaceful Paths and the Displaced Homemakers Program of Santa Fe Community College.
Since 2000, GAWN has chosen Focus on the Future, the Displaced Homemaker Program (DHP) at Santa Fe College as its service project. We raise funds for the program through the sale of Woman Pins at our meetings and other locations. The pins sell for $15 each and all profits are donated to the DHP.
Members are also encouraged to donate generously to other nonprofit programs that have representatives in the GAWN membership. In 2007-2008, that included the Gainesville Area AIDS Project (GAAP), Harvest of Hope, which aids migrant farm workers and their families, and Haven Hospice. We also collect donations for Peaceful Paths domestic violence shelter.
Click here to see the list of items needed by these non-profit groups.
Focus on the Future
  
Gator & Woman Pins for Sale
No matter the occasion, we have the gift solution for that special woman on your list. GAWN has Gator & Woman Pins available for $15 each at our monthly luncheons and several Gainesville businesses. These unique pins can be purchased at:
Wild Iris Books
802 W. University Ave.
(352) 375-7477
Sweetwater Branch Inn Gift Shop
625 E. University Ave.
(352) 373-6760
Fashion Exchange of Gainesville Consignment Shop
2032 NW 6th Street
352-271-1171
The Lighting Gallery
2430 NW 6th Street
352-377-8147
Displaced Homemaker Program
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd Street, I-040
352-395-5047
The Woman Pins benefit the GAWN service project, the Displaced Homemaker Program at Santa Fe College (Displaced Homemakers Page). where the money is used for scholarships and unmet needs of the participants.
Yoga for Beginners DVDs for Sale
Do Your Joints Hurt ? Would you like to reclaim flexibility? Want to Reduce Stress? Learn How to Meditate Give yourself the Gift of Health while supporting your Community YOGA FOR BEGINNERS This DVD not only benefits you, but also benefits the displaced homemakers in our community as well. If possible please use cash or make checks to WEDC, INC. Women’s Economic Development Center, Inc. Cost Only $10. Contact: wedcinc2003@yahoo.com
Recently, budget cuts were announced that impacted the Displaced Homemaker Program. Please see the article here.
If you have questions or want further information, please contact Nancy Griffin, Coordinator at 352-395-5047.
SCORE
The Gainesville Chapter of SCORE was named Chapter of the Year at a recent meeting of the nine SCORE chapters in North Florida. SCORE volunteers provide free and confidential Counseling and Mentoring for emerging and established businesses. Educational Seminars for Small Business are also conducted. To view the 2009-2010 schedule visit SCORE's seminar list on their website http://www.scoregainesville.org/view_calendar.html.
The National SCORE website now has a blog specifically for women. This site http://www.score.org/women/site.html has a lot of good information for women business owners.
Our Gainesville Chapter will also be introducing Business Roundtable discussions in conjunction with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Announcements will be posted on both the Chamber's Website and http://www.scoregainesville.org.
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