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December 2009 Archive of News and MusingsTuesday, December 15, 2009 What is Women Helping Women (WHW)? An opportunity for professional women, women’s groups and others to see homeless women succeed and build a brighter future for their families. The goal of Women Helping Women is to raise at least $15,000 in support as we continue to grow to serve more families during tough economic times.
What is the commitment?Between January 8 (kickoff) and March 19, 2010, we are asking Women Helping Women participants to commit to one of the following:
How do I get started?Contact Heather Kelly, BHA’s Director of Development at hkelly@bha-pa.org or (717) 233-6016.In dialogue with Heather you will:
Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/15/2009 12:47:25 PM | link) Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/15/2009 12:34:37 PM | link) Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/15/2009 7:28:05 AM | link) Friday, December 11, 2009
Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/11/2009 9:35:56 AM | link) Friday, December 11, 2009 Dear Friend, These are weary times. Surrounded by stories of economic hardship, layoffs, war, crime, political polarization and fear, we naturally become weary. I hear heartbreaking tales at BHA daily. But the Christmas story is a story of redemption. Of evil being overcome by good – of new life, second chances and sacrificial love. It’s the story of a weary world finding a reason to rejoice. This Christmas season I want to share one of these stories. Monica (not her real name) came to BHA 15 months ago... I have been an addict for over ten years. I was in a very abusive relationship with my kids’ father. He is also an addict and very controlling. I had never really been on my own before. I have always been afraid to be by myself. I knew I wanted something better for my children but he had always threatened that if I left he would find me and get me. I knew I wanted to leave but was very afraid of change and the what ifs.Finally, Monica found the courage to go to a battered women’s shelter where she learned about BHA... By the grace of God I got accepted into this wonderful and life changing program. When I first got here I had nothing but 3 suitcases and I was a fugitive. Now I have an apartment full of furniture. I have gone to court get my warrant lifted and I’m taking care of my legal mattersSo how has her time at BHA helped Monica to prepare for a brighter future? ...continue reading "A Christmas Message of Hope"... Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/11/2009 12:47:32 AM | link) Thursday, December 10, 2009 Tausha is launching this position by developing a curriculum-based childcare program for the times when the women in our program are meeting for their weekly support group session. Tausha will also train and coordinate our childcare volunteers. She has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education, and has significant experience working with children. Tausha, her husband Josh, and their three children Micaiah, Ezra and Eliyah live in Hummelstown and attend Harrisburg Brethren In Christ Church. Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/10/2009 5:46:28 PM | link) Thursday, December 10, 2009 Natashia is nearing completion of a B.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Penn State University and has 10 years of experience working in case management roles in the local human service community including EDSI, Shalom House and The Program For Female Offenders. Natashia and her children Kendrick and Jamai live in Steelton, and attend Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Welcome to the BHA family, Natashia! Posted by Steve Schwartz (12/10/2009 4:52:42 PM | link) News and Musings Archive |
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As part of our vision to enhance our direct services to the children in our program, we recently created a new part-time position: Childcare Coordinator. We're thrilled to welcome Tausha Bulgrien to this role, and to the BHA family as our newest staff member.
This fall we welcomed Natashia Woods on staff as our new full-time Program Coordinator. Natashia will assist the families in our program to develop and achieve life changing goals surrounding employment, education, parenting, relationships, health, and housing all geared to strengthening the families stability and self-sufficiency.
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