April 2006
- 3156 visits
- 1271 lunches
- 472 showers
- 263 clothing room visits
Rachel's Women's Center is pleased to announce that were selected for the County of San Diego Alcohol and Drug Services award for "outstanding achievements" in the alcohol and drug field.
We won in the valuing diversity category and our apprenticeship program which is a basic job training program for women in recovery.
Martha Ranson, Homeless Women's Services Department Director and Sandra Swalley, Program Director Rachel's Women's Center, attended the awards dinner in Sacramento on May 18th.
Rachel's Women's Center and its sister programs provide a continuum-of-care for homeless and very-low income women. Operating since 1980, Rachel's Programs have provided services and support for thousands of women. The programs include day and night shelter, transitional housing, low-income apartments, job readiness training and apprenticeships.
Mission
To provide a safe, supportive, sober environment and opportunities for women with few or no resources to gather, begin and continue self-help efforts.
Rachel's Women's Center Primary Participants
- Homeless and low-income women
Center Began Operation
- February 1984
Program Capacity
- 100 at one time
Basic Services
- Safe and sober environment
- Bathrooms
- Shower
- Laundry facilities
- Lunch
- Use of free telephone
- Mailing address
- Replacement clothing
- Socialization Activities
- Health Education
Supportive Services
- Medical Screening Program
- Mental Health Consultants
- Alcohol/Drug Recovery Services
- HIV Prevention Education & Testing
Source of Income
- Individual donations
- Fundraising Events
- Grants/ Foundations
- County Alcohol & Drug Services
- HUD
(Right) Martha Ranson, Patsy Trice, Jackie Hanson, Ann Kelly, Lois Parmuth, and Susan Roth serve dinner to 35 women in Rachel's Night Shelter.
