GAWN GIVES BACK

GAWN (Gainesville Area Women's Network) is about giving back everyday in everything we do. Our mission is to empower women and we continually promote the spirit of giving and cooperation.

We also believe in extending our support outside of GAWN.

Together, women are stronger, and we believe the more strong women the better.

Every year GAWN's former Chair, the Advisor, acts as a liaison and works with a non-profit whose mission is also to empower women. We maintain our culture throughout our philanthropy.

We truly believe women work best when they work together. Helping women in need makes all of us stronger.

GAWN's philanthropy partner since 2000 is the Displaced Homemaker Program (DHP) at Santa Fe College.

The Displaced Homemaker Program at Santa Fe – has been operating for over 40 years.  DHP has assisted over 5000 women and some men, in our community with educational and employment needs.  Last year, DHP was able to support those in the Program with GED classes, credit classes, community and continuing ed classes, plus buying the needed books. DHP helps with updating or creating resumes, interview practice, and college admission.  In addition, they also provide basic computer skills training.

DHP offers free classes for under or unemployed candidates who no longer have financial support, and those who need assistance securing employment.

  "We appreciate the support, not only monetarily, but in volunteering and helping us acquire resources. The willingness of the members to participate in the program and let the participants know they have community support is so appreciated."

-JoAnn Wilkes, Coordinator of Displaced Homemaker Program 

DHP Participants gain:  

Life Management Skills / Professional Development / Basic Computer Skills / Financial Management / Education Advancement