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Last year, eight of our residents enrolled in college courses at Northern Virginia Community College, the University of the District of Columbia, and the University of Maryland.  Perhaps even more impressive than their determination to improve their lives through a college education: their average age is 46 years old. NEW is proud of our role in helping

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  Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving from New Endeavors by Women

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Thank you to everyone who's given today! If you haven't donated, there's still time to do so...We've raised $240 so far. Can you help us reach $250? Donate $10 by 11:59PM and we'll reach that goal! Click here And to everyone who's given today in other ways-- buying fundraiser tickets, donating auction items,and registering for next week's walkathon: THANK YOU ALL FOR GIVING YOUR

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  7 Days and 3 Ways to Support NEW!#1 Way to Support = TODAY through Give 2 the Max DayNearly 200 women and children make their home at NEW each year. Your gift of $10 or more will help us provide housing, nourishing meals, and the support that our residents need to conquer homelessness.Click here to give Thank you for your support!  

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In July, New Endeavors by Women teamed up with The Capital Area Food Bank and their “Ambassador Against Hunger” Paul Wharton for a beauty makeover of a NEW resident, televised on Fox 5 DC. Wharton is a renowned local lifestyle and beauty expert, and the Capital Area Food Bank is a long-time partner in our work. The beauty makeover recipient was Kim Caruthers, a resident in our New Transitions

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Thank you to everyone who helped us to earn funds through Deals for Deeds last week!When the week of deals to benefit NEW ended on Sunday night, we'd earned about 70% of our $500 goal to support women and families in our transitional housing programs.To each and every person who helped us earn through Deals for Deeds, we thank you for your support...and we hope you enjoy the great deals you got

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We are so grateful to Bank of America for its generous gift of $10,000 to support NEW’s work with homeless women and children in Washington!Our Executive Director, Wanda Steptoe, and resident Renee Nwigwe, joined Bank of America Banking Center manager, Rodney Coleman, and the staff of the Metro Center location for the grant award presentation (pictured above and below).The “big check” from Bank

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June 1, 2011 - A great big THANK YOU to all NEW supporters who rallied with us as part of the DC Housing for All Campaign in the fight for critical housing and economic development programs! You made phone calls, sent emails, participated in Advocacy Day - and you helped fill the Council chamber to standing room only capacity. Out of $42.4 million in housing and economic development

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DC, MD and VA Friends: Please vote for NEW on Deals for Deeds! And tell your family & friends to vote, too! http://dealsfordeeds.com/page/vote It takes less than 1 minute to vote, and it will help us tremendously! WHO You and Everybody you know in the DC-MD-VA area WHAT Vote for New Endeavors by Women on Deals for Deeds. No purchase of anything

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Our Executive Director, Wanda Steptoe, joined by residents of our New Transitions program, took part in today's "Housing for All" Rally on the steps of the Wilson Building. (more photos below)Housing organizations, DC residents and activists took part in the rally to urge the DC Council to restore housing funds cut in the proposed 2012 budget--funding for the Local Rent Supplement Program,

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Two years ago in April 2009, we launched a permanent supportive housing program for women and children who face the most difficult journeys out of homelessness: households headed by women who are also recovering from domestic violence, battling addiction, managing mental illness, or living with HIV/AIDS. We are proud to celebrate two years of successes and achievements at New Horizons,

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Our New Generations program hosted an Arts & Crafts Day and festive Spring Egg Hunt for young residents under age 12. Children showcased their creativity by decorating holiday eggs and making their own art. At the Spring Egg Hunt, there were treats and sweets for all children, and prizes for the best egg hunters. Special thanks to all the families who participated, and to our volunteers and

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The Spring 2011 ReNEWal newsletter is now available online!

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Wanda Steptoe (center) pictured with Ava Cooper-Davis (left) and Mary Johnson-Rochee (right). More photos below. NEW was recently invited to help the Department of Justice DEA agency honor National Women’s History Month at a brown bag lunch hosted by the agency’s Washington Division.At the event, three dozen local DEA employees—both women and men—participated in a lively panel discussion with

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My name is Carla Kinard-Lindsay. I’m 44 years old and used drugs for 13 years. Despite using drugs, I was able to achieve some of my life’s goals:I graduated from Anacostia High School in 1984 and completed the Certified Dental Assistant program at Georgetown School of Science and Arts in 1986.That was before addiction took over my life and caused me to experience heartaches, headaches,

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Flower donation in the New Transitions dining hallMarch 27--Cherry blossoms on the Tidal Basin have nothing on NEW this week, thanks to the generosity of donors Erin, Kelly and Mike!Erin is a NEW volunteer whose cousin got married this weekend; she suggested that flowers be donated to us after the festivities. So after Kelly and Mike's wedding, we welcomed lovely vases of flowers that are

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On January 4, we were honored to host DC Police Chief Cathy Lanier as the inaugural guest speaker for our MVP Program's Speaker Series, which showcases "Stories of Success."Chief Lanier shared her personal and powerful story of overcoming obstacles and beating the odds to become a police officer, and then working her way to a Commander's post, before being appointed the Metropolitan Police

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On October 25th, students and teachers at Brightwood Education Center held a "mini walk" in support of NEW as part of the annual Help the Homeless Walkathon program.NEW executive director Wanda Steptoe says, "Brightwood E.C. has been a faithful walk supporter for several years. We're so thankful for the hard work of Quiana Riley, and the children, teachers, staff and principal, who all come

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Help us raise money by dining out! The D.C. area's top chefs are waiting to serve you and help NEW. And best of all, participation is free! Celebrated Chefs is an exciting new program that helps New Endeavors by Women raise funds all year long. Through this innovative program, you lend valuable support simply by dining at the area’s best restaurants.It's easy to participate: ·

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Good food and good friends were on the menu when DC Foodies Do Good visited our New Transitions program (for the second time!) on Saturday, October 16th to serve a delicious lunch and talk with our residents about nutrition, and eating well while eating good food.We appreciate all of the DC Foodies and everything they've done for NEW! Thank you!For more information about this wonderful group of

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Photo: Residents learn how to fit exercise into their daily routinesAs part of our "Healthy Habits" initiative at New Endeavors by Women, Max the Trainer is working with residents who are taking NEW's "Biggest Loser" challenge. He's sharing strategies for getting fit while having fun, and fitting fitness into an everyday routine.Max says that you don't need to join a gym to workout, and he

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NEW's executive director, Wanda Steptoe, joined Robyn Webb (DC Foodies Do Good founder and a great supporter of NEW's work!) as a guest on TBD/Channel 8's "Let's Talk Live" program.Check out the video:[if you don't see it posted below, use this link: NEW on Let's Talk Live]

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Our New Horizons program opened in April 2009, and provides permanent supportive housing for 17 women and their children who are rebuilding their lives after being forced into homelessness by domestic violence.Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness among women and children. It is estimated that one-third to one-half of homelessness among women and children stems from domestic abuse,

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We are in need of working women who are willing to devote their time to helping a NEW resident grow professionally. Share your strategies for employment success, be a sounding board, and offer feedback and advice to a NEW resident as she gains employment and works to secure her future. Join our new Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP)!A one year commitment is required, and training will be provided. No

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In September, our residents and staff launched a "Biggest Loser" style fitness challenge! There are more than 20 residents and staff participating in the competition to see who loses the most and becomes the fittest.We have our own personal trainer--Max the Trainer--and a nutritionist, working with us to help motivate competitors to stay active, make healthy food choices, and incorporate healthy

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Join us on Tuesday, November 16th for our 22nd Annual Benefit Reception and Recognition AwardsThe Westin Grand2350 M Street, NWWashington, DC6:30PM - 8:30PMSilent Auction Opprortunity DrawingDrawing Prizes: iPad, Amazon Kindle, iPod TouchTickets and Sponsorships Available Now Our Honorees: Stephen Campbell, DC Department of Real Estate Services Lisa Franklin-Kelly, DC Department of Human Services

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photo of TinaHi, I am Tina and I want to share with you my story - one of opportunity and growth based on my foundation at New Endeavors. I came to New Endeavors from the Harbor Light Center Treatment Facility after struggling with homelessness for more than 15 years. Stuck in an abusive relationship, I used and sold drugs to cope with my living situation. Eventually my life style led me to the

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Patricia's Story*“My desire to live the American dream was reborn.” – Patricia*, New Endeavors by Women resident * The name of the author has been changed for privacy My name is Patricia. I am a 49 year old recovering addict, and mother of three adult children. I am the youngest of eight siblings. During my childhood I loved going to school

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Alicia's StoryNew Endeavors by Women (NEW) really taught me to budget, to save for tomorrow. I learned to take my time, to understand that it is not necessary to have everything at one time. I discovered that I didn’t need to be in a rush to have the latest hairdo, the newest fashions. I know now that I have to keep my your focus, and concentrate on

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Portia's StoryMy name is Portia. I am a mother of 14 children and a grateful recovering addict. My blessing began after 42 years of drug abuse and two years in prison. When I got out of prison, I was sent to a facility called Fairview Half-Way House, where I met a counselor named Mr. Hill. When I told him I was determined not go back to where I came

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(May 25, 2009) When NEW was awarded the contract to lead a family reunification program that would later blossom to become our New Generations program, Ms. Long and her four children were already in residence. Ms. Long was a bus driver for the District of Columbia Public School System, and a single parent raising two teenage sons and two daughters.

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