Midwinter brings the longest nights of the year. We respond, both traditionally and instinctively, by adding extra lights in our homes that comfort and cheer us, and help keep the darkness at bay. In the quieter moments of our holidays, if we pause to tune into nature’s rhythms, we may also enjoy a period of…
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Reflections of Light
Finding Empowerment
Great job to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Race to Empower 5K or 1-Mile Fun Walk at Buckingham Friends School (BFS) in Lahaska! It was a new location/partnership for the event this year and a huge success; everyone at A Woman’s Place (AWP) and BFS greatly appreciates your participation and hopes you had a great time!…
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In The Past Year
Being the only man on staff at an organization named A Woman’s Place (AWP) can be a fascinating experience at times. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I’ll get right back to that, but it is also my first anniversary at AWP. So I want to reflect on that briefly. Hmm. I’d best pause…
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3 Simple Ways to Volunteer with your Children
Volunteering with your children is a simple way to teach your children difficult concepts like compassion, empathy, tolerance, gratitude and social responsibility. Make volunteering with your children more of a priority with simple activities. Here are three ways to remind your children to give back: Donate Clothing—Teach your children about the importance of giving warmth…
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The Day That I…
The other day I did the thing where I mentally scrolled through my jumbled schedule, trying to weed through the days to find October 11. When I found it, I pinned the event: A Woman’s Place (AWP) 5th Annual Race to Empower. While excited to run for a great cause and to celebrate the first…
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