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Monday Thoughts 5.15.23

“It wasn’t the trauma that made you strong, kinder, and more compassionate. It’s how you handled it. That credit is yours.” Unknown “As we grow older and wiser, we begin to realize what we need and what we need to leave behind. Sometimes there are things in our lives that

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Nominate a WFS Volunteer

The Nancy Cross Distinguished Volunteer Award will be presented during the 4C Spotlight event at the 2023 WFS EnJoy the Journey Conference. Please take the time to nominate someone you know who has gone above and beyond for WFS with their volunteer service. Link to Nominate

Paid Research Study

The team at VT would like to thank the WFS 4C women who are already participating in this study and would like to invite more of you to join. At this point, they are specifically looking for more participants in longer term recovery. Virginia Tech is seeking adults in long-term

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In Memory of WFS sister: Janis Irvine Corbin October 11, 1937 – April 8, 2023

Janis Irvine Corbin was born to George and Verla Irvine on October 11, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas. Growing up in the small Kansas farming community of Stafford, this striking dark-haired beauty was an academic force. In speech classes and debates, Janis spoke forthrightly, enunciating each word. She learned the importance

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TBC – 8 days left to donate

Let’s break the glass ceiling and show we care about our New Life Program! 8 days left to donate … $1 or $13 or more womenforsobriety.org/donatetbc

Monday Thoughts 5.8.23

“When you begin to touch your heart or let your heart be touched, you begin to discover it’s bottomless.” Pema Chödrön “The people you will always remember are the ones who made you feel loved when you were at your lowest.” Brigitte Nicole “Some of you are unaware of just

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WFS 2023 Conference Workshop – Time Matters: A Woman’s Retirement Outlook Program

Maggie Schoespski began her career as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in 2014 after serving in nonprofit management for 18 years. She holds a Masters Degree in Non Profit Management, as well as life insurance & securities licenses. Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook is an educational program that

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