I was at the monthly GAWN (Gainesville Area Women's Network) luncheon today where we heard more about our signature project, support of the Displaced Homemakers Program. DHP is funded through Florida's fees for marriage licenses and divorce filings--most appropriate for this group, because DHP helps women enter or get back into the workforce when they're middle-aged or older.
Interestingly, monies for DHP are down because the economy is down. People both marry and divorce less in tough economic times. Our group supports our local DHP with donations, job referrals, acting as employers in fake interviews to prepare the women for real job interviews and more. I'm glad to be a small part of the effort, and it was wonderful today to hear from two of the program's graduates talk about how having employment has made a difference in their lives.
Interestingly, monies for DHP are down because the economy is down. People both marry and divorce less in tough economic times. Our group supports our local DHP with donations, job referrals, acting as employers in fake interviews to prepare the women for real job interviews and more. I'm glad to be a small part of the effort, and it was wonderful today to hear from two of the program's graduates talk about how having employment has made a difference in their lives.
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