Welcome to WE CAN...helping Cape Cod women help themselves.
Imagine that you are a single mom living on Cape Cod below the poverty line and every day you struggle to make ends meet. You may have never learned how to use a computer. ...Or you are a newly divorced woman who has not been in the job market for many years ... Or you have just recovered from a long illness and no longer can do the work you once could. Imagine feeling as if no one cares. At WE CAN, we care.
WE CAN empowers Cape women, one woman at a time.
Read the stories of WE CAN women who "recreate" their lives though our signature programs.
If you are a woman experiencing a difficult life transition, WE CAN may be able to help you. Call or come in.
Join us by becoming a volunteer or donating.
Mark your Calendars for these events! _______________________________________________________________________
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Save the Date! more info
Our annual event, Words, Wit and Wisdom is coming on June 3rd! 'WALKING A MILE IN ANOTHER'S SHOES: Empathy in writing and in Life.
Speakers: Wally Lamb, Ann Hood, Hank Phillippi Ryan
Woman of the Year: Diane Rehm |
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Divorce Boot Camp fwill be offered on will be offered on February 20th--register soon! Click here for more information and mail-in reservation. |
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Beverly Ryle Workshop on February 8th--What Every Woman Needs to Know About Negotiation. Find more information on our Workshop page. |
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How to Get Debt Free--Educational workshop taught by Blanchard Warren. Learn a simple system to eliminate all of your debt and free up some dollars.
February 27th. Register by calling or emailing. Go here for more info. |
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Many, many thanks to Melissa Averino and Beth Dunn of Yummy Goods and all the lovely knitters in West Barnstable for their overwhelming generosity in donating hand-knitted scarves, hats, quilts and mittens for our clients and their families in December. Please be sure to visit and thank them in person! |
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Listen to an in interview from September 15 on the local NPR radio station by clicking on the following link: WCAI's The Point Interview
(Our thanks to Mindy Todd) |
An overview of our Programs:
WE CAN's SIGNATURE PROGRAMS:
Options: The Options program helps women in difficult life or career transitions. We can help you find a fulfilling career, learn about steps in a divorce, or find the right referral. For careers, we assess skills, interests, and values, and provide information about potential jobs. We also provide information about salaries and required training, and assist with educational programs, resumes, job applications, and financial aid forms. For divorce, we can assist you with a "Divorce Boot Camp" CD. We maintain a comprehensive referral network to help women identify crisis funding resources for housing, childcare, legal advice, and transportation.
Offered through the generosity of individuals and businesses.
Pathmakers: WE CAN's mentoring program offers support for women with similar concerns. Each person is assigned a mentor, and everyone gathers monthly for discussions and presentations.
Offered through the generosity of individuals and grants from Bank of America and Eastern Bank.
Legal Clinics: WE CAN offers free legal clinics every month. You may call to sign up for a 30-minute session with an attorney. You can ask questions about divorce and child support, wills and estate planning, landlord-tenant problems, a consumer problem, mediating a domestic relations dispute, immigration, or any other legal concern.
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Foundation with the help of 18 generous attorneys.
Workshops: WE CAN sponsors workshops on careers, financial management, the divorce process, computers, and women's health. We also are interested in hearing from you if you wish to volunteer to facilitate a workshop.
Computer Classes: Perfect for women with little or no computer knowledge!
Do you need help with very basic computer skills? Each WE CAN class has five or fewer students. We train you individually in basic computing. There is no cost for the six-week session. Registration is required. To learn more or to register, call 508.430.8111.
Sample topics previously covered: Basic Word & Excel Applications, some Microsoft Publisher & PowerPoint, Internet Browsing, using Reference and Hyperlink sources, Bookmarks, and Graphic Attachments to e-mail. Topics may change based on students' requests and their readiness as determined by the teacher.