The women sometimes come in withdrawn, reticent and quiet. But by the end of their time taking GED courses at Women in Recovery, many are espousing the positive effects of the classes and sharing stories of perseverance through obstacles. The GED program has been around for nine years, according to Dianne Hughes, program director of…
What if Tulsa’s brightest and most innovative professionals came together to help nonprofits solve problems and provide creative solutions? That’s exactly what happened at Family & Children’s Services Women in Recovery (WIR) program when six Fellows from The Mine were placed as consultants and tasked with designing a token economy for WIR to reinforce positive…
In honor of Valentine’s Day, F&CS Women in Recovery participants made over 115 cards for Meals on Wheels of Tulsa. Personal messages inside each card gave seniors encouragement and let recipients know that they weren’t alone. The cards were delivered to Meals on Wheels of Tulsa, who then distributed them to homebound seniors along with…
Cookies. A simple, two-syllable word that provides a moment to remember the past, savor the present, and dream of the future. The best conversations and the best celebrations take place around food. It’s from this understanding and years of family and friends adoring her homemade cookies, that has led Heather Matheson to create Peace, Love, and Cookies. A child of…
A loose stitch reminds us of our own flaws; knitters learn to forge ahead through the loose stitch, tapping needles together to fix the flaw and create something beautifully woven. Is this a simplistic metaphor for life? Maybe. The benefits of knitting (reducing stress, improving mood, strengthening the brain) is exactly what is happening at…
