WE CAN is a nonprofit organization started in 2001 for women on Cape Cod. We provide a supportive environment in which Cape women can find the assistance they need to turn their lives around.
WE CAN is dedicated to assisting Cape Cod women going through the difficult transition of divorce, career change or growth, job loss, illness, or retirement. WE CAN assists unemployed and underemployed women - often single mothers who have suffered a debilitating divorce or loss, an abusive relationship, a severe illness, a life-changing transition, or a job loss - who struggle to sustain their families. Whether their situation is acute or chronic, WE CAN will help.
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. _______________________________________________________________________
Workshops:
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Women and Money taught by Jane Bourette will be held on March 22nd at the Harwich Community Center from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. A $5 donation is suggested. Call or email us at kara@wecancenter.org to register. Space is limited. Click here for workshop information. |
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Divorce Support Group--Begins on March 16th at the Harwich Community Center. The group will meet eight consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Click here for more information. |
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Celebrate Women at Girls' Night Out! WE CAN is honored that Cape Cod Magazine and Puritan have selected us again this year as the benifiary of this wonderful event! Enjoy a night filled with beauty, pampering, shopping information & great giveaways at Puritan Cape Cod on Main Street, Hyannis. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5 to 8 pm. Entry is free. To register call 508-771-6549 x 12 or email celebratewomencapecod@comcast.net. Click here for details! |
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May 19th: Where the Sidewalk Ends and WE CAN are partnering to bring you Ann Hood at the Chatham Wayside Inn for breakfast from 8 to 9:30 am. For more information, go to events at www.booksonthecape.com. |
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Words, Wit and Wisdom is back on June 3rd! This year's theme:
'WALKING A MILE IN ANOTHER'S SHOES: Empathy in Writing and in Life.'
Wally Lamb, Ann Hood, Hank Phillippi Ryan
Diane Rehm is Woman of the Year
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WE CAN has been honored with a Cape & Plymouth Business 2010 Legacy Award! Attend the Awards breakfast with us on March 11th at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa in Hyannis. To register, click here. |
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WE CAN...Grow. Throughout March and April, look for our seed table at your favorite garden center. We will be selling raffle tickets this Spring. Click here for table information and here for a schedule of appearances! |
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Listen to an 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.