Our Services & Programs Workshops & Groups The Women's Center offers workshops and groups on a variety of topics. Career Workshops Financial Workshops Homebuyer Education Classes Legal Workshops Current Support Groups Important Registration Information   Career Workshops There are no career workshops scheduled at this time. Please check back in the future for updated information. Also, please visit Career Programs for more information on The Women's Center's career services.   Financial Workshops New Financial Workshop Series in September! Please join us on the following Thursday evenings for Financial Education! Registration is required. All workshops are FREE and open to women and men. Call 919-968-4610 for further information or to register. Please preview our flyer for details about each workshop! Thursday, September 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Finances and Children: How to Raise a Money Smart Child and Paying for College Presenter: Kathy Brommage Thursday, September 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Let’s Talk Money: Managing, Monitoring and Controlling Your Finances Presenter: JonNisha Riggs Thursday, September 30, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Parents’ Peace of Mind: Protecting Your Most Important Assets – Your Children Presenter: Jackie Bedard Also, please visit Financial Counseling for more information on The Women's Center's financial services.   Homebuyer Education Workshops The Homebuyer Education Program is designed to support and educate homebuyers about the process and responsibilities involved in purchasing, owning and maintaining a home. Attending classes and acquiring certification for 8 hours of homebuyer education is a requirement of affordable homeownership programs, as well as many loan packages for first-time homebuyers. The Women's Center has combined efforts with other community organizations in order to better serve people interested in first-time homebuyer's classes. Please see the Homebuyer Education schedule for 2010 class offerings being held by The Women’s Center, Orange County Habitat for Humanity, EmPOWERment, Inc. and Community Home Trust. Legal Workshops The Women’s Center offers Pro Se/Do it Yourself Workshops throughout the year. These workshops provide forms and assistance to prepare individuals, who meet eligibility requirements, to represent themselves in a court proceeding for divorce. Check our detailed listing for requirements and upcoming workshop dates. Each workshop is free and open to men or women. Space is limited; please call 919-968-4610 to register or email the program director for more information. Also visit Legal Services for more information on The Women's Center's legal offerings. New Separation and Divorce Support Group The next support group for women who have gone or are going through separation and divorce will begin Tuesday, October 5 and run through Tuesday, November 23. This eight-week group will provide women with support, encouragement, and information in a safe, nurturing, and confidential space, and will address common issues, such as: grief and loss, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, concerns about parenting, and reworking you life plan. For more information, or to register, call (919) 968-4610 or email legal@womenspace.org. Important Registration Information For events that require pre-registration, please register at least one week prior to the workshop's or group's start date to ensure that there is still space available. Programs are open to women and men unless otherwise noted. Pre-payment is required for all fee-for-service workshops. Full and partial scholarships are available. Please call 919-968-4610 for a scholarship application. Register for a workshop with one of the following options: Enclose name, full address, and phone number along with the workshop title and mail it with your payment to:                    The Women's Center                    PO Box 1057                    Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Call 919-968-4610 to pay with a credit card Pay online with a credit card Come by The Women's Center at 210 Henderson Street in downtown Chapel Hill

 

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