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Crittenton Women's Union http://www.LiveWorkThrive.org

Crittenton Women's Union

One Washington Mall

Floor 2

Boston, MA 02108Map this

Crittenton Women's Union, a Boston-based nonprofit organization, combines direct service programs, independent research and public policy advocacy in its mission to transform the course of low-income women's lives so that they can attain economic independence and create better futures for...

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Name: Kirsten Blocker
Position: Coordinator of Marketing & Communications
Email: kblocker@liveworkthrive.org
Phone: 617-259-2962
Fax: 617-247-8826

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Woman to WomanWoman to Woman provides computer and career/life skills training to low-income women between the ages of 18 and 55 who live in Greater Boston. Each program cycle offers 12 weeks of intensive training (five days a week from 9:30am - 4:30 pm) that includes computer and professional skill-building workshops.
AdvocacyAs part of an organization-wide approach, the Crittenton Women's Union Advocacy Department is leading an educational campaign across all CWU programs and services to ensure that each of our clients has the opportunity to voice individual needs, influence public policy, and address larger system change. CWU is dedicated to bringing participants’ voices to the center of our policy work and leads an educational campaign across all CWU programs that encourages participants to become involved in creating policy change that will positively impact their lives. CWU’s Advocacy staff provides advocacy training to clients and staff, empowering them to become effective advocates for themselves and their families.
Youth GED ProgramThe Youth GED Program is an alternative to a traditional school setting that provides students with the intensive and supportive services they need to succeed. The holistic approach treats each student as an individual and a whole person, focusing equally on academics, support, and preparation for the future, as well as by celebrating the successes of the students. The program is open to Boston residents, male and female, between 16 and 21 years old, who have dropped out of school but are interested in pursuing their GED, as well as college and career goals. Program hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM. By providing free transportation, breakfast and lunch for all students, the program addresses some of the most common barriers to school success.

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Healthy FamiliesHealthy Families is a statewide program that is funded and administered by the Children's Trust Fund (CTF), a Boston-based child advocacy group, and is based on the national model of Healthy Families America. The program, which serves approximately 140 teen and first-time parents each year, is free to participants. The goals of the program are to: - Prevent child abuse and neglect - Achieve optimal health, growth, and development in infancy and early childhood - Encourage educational attainment and economic self-sufficiency among parents - Prevent repeat pregnancies during the teen years The program is unique because it approaches its work with families from a strengths-based perspective as opposed to a deficit model. It is a family-centered, community-conscious, culturally sensitive service. It is also a parent-driven program, providing intensive home visiting, beginning with once a week and moving toward once a month as the participant becomes more self-sufficient.
Transitional HousingCrittenton Women's Union provides transitional housing for more than 350 families each year, making us the largest provider of transitional housing for homeless mothers and their families in Massachusetts. Loacted at various locations througout the city of Boston, each program assists homeless families to secure and maintain permanent housing. The housing search component is combined with case management, clinical and mental health services, career development assistance, a wellness and fitness program, family literacy, medical services through a homeless healthcare provider, volunteer playgroup services, and transportation aid.
Research and InnovationA three-pronged approach differentiates R&I from similar policy and research centers. First, R&I focuses on the client "voice" as a vehicle to create innovative products and public policy recommendations. Second, R&I capitalizes on interdisciplinary research-including psychology, sociology, business, education, and health-to inform its approach and recommendations. Third, R&I leverages its talent in organizational development to foster a collaborative evaluation environment and to nurture inquiry and "intrapreneurship" across the organization. The Research and Innovation (R&I) department was launched in 2002 to complement our direct service and policy programs. The purpose of Research and Innovation is to enhance understanding of what it takes to reach economic self-sufficiency, and to use that knowledge to inform program design and advocacy efforts.
Career Family Opportunity (CFO)Career Family Opportunity (CFO) is a pilot program of Crittenton Womenâ??s Union that helps single parents build the foundation essential to achieving economic independence. This five-year program allows participantsâ??called Career Family Organizers or CFOsâ?? to proceed at their own pace as they gain the skills, knowledge and habits of a stable future. CFOs achieve: * A career path leading to a family-supporting job * A savings account with three monthsâ?? worth of living expenses -- How CFO works -- Career Family Opportunity takes an innovative, comprehensive and personalized approach. We recognize each person brings a unique set of experiences, accomplishments, needs, and challenges to his or her journey to economic self-sufficiency. CFOs map out their individual education, career, and financial goals. Along the way, the program provides ongoing support and financial incentives and connects participants to the resources and professional help they need. -- How to become a CFO -- You may be eligible to be a CFO, if youâ??re a * Resident of Old Colony, West Broadway or Mary Ellen McCormack housing developments. * Single parent (male or female, 18 years or older) with children or legal dependents living with you. * High school graduate or GED recipient. * Legally eligible to work in the U.S. Find out more at www.LiveWorkThrive.org !
In-kind Donations to CWUCrittenton Women's Union is a 501(c)(3) organization. For all in-kind donation inquires, please contact Lucy Seagraves at 617-259-2921 or lseagraves@liveworkthrive.org
The Working Poor Families ProjectLaunched in 2002, the Working Poor Families Project (WPFP) is a national initiative focused on state workforce development policies involving: 1) education and skills training for adults; 2) economic development; and 3) income and work supports. The WPFP supports nonprofit groups in 20 states to assess and improve the economic conditions and policies affecting working poor families in those states. Crittenton Women's Union is the Massachusetts partner for the Working Poor Families Project. As part of this initiative, CWU released the new policy brief, “Unlocking the Doors to Higher Education and Training for Massachusetts' Working Poor Families,” detailing policy recommendations to help low-income adults complete post-secondary education and training to secure employment at self-sufficiency level wages. Click the "Article Link" to learn more!
Suze Orman pledges $50,000 to CWUBoston, April 11, 2008-Suze Orman spontaneously pledged $50,000 Friday to Crittenton Women’s Union (CWU), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income women attain economic independence, as she accepted the organization’s 24th Amelia Earhart Award, bringing the total raised at the event to more than $400,000. Moved by the organization’s mission and by the speeches given by two CWU program participants who recounted their successful journeys to economic self-sufficiency, Orman wowed the crowd by announcing her unplanned pledge during her acceptance speech. She will donate $10,000 a year to the organization for the next five years. Click the article link to read more…
CWU is Named Finalist for Nonprofit Collaboration PrizeJanuary 14, 2009. Boston - Crittenton Women's Union has been named one of eight finalists for The Collaboration Prize, a national cash award of $250,000 presented to an outstanding model of nonprofit collaboration. The Lodestar Foundation, in association with the Arizona-Indiana-Michigan (AIM) Alliance, created The Collaboration Prize in an effort to demonstrate how nonprofit resources can be used more effectively to create greater impact. Crittenton Women's Union was selected as a finalist from a competitive pool of over 644 U.S.-based nominations. The Collaboration Prize winner will be announced on March 5, 2009. \"We consider it an honor and a testament to the outstanding success of our merger to be a finalist for The Collaboration Prize,\" said Pamela A. Murray, chair of Crittenton Women's Union and principal, Bessemer Trust Company. \"When we embarked on the merger of two historic Boston nonprofits - Crittenton and The Women's Union - our goal was to build on their complementary strengths to create an innovative organization that effects real change in the lives of low-income families, and we have.\" Crittenton and The Women's Union merged operations in 2006 to form Crittenton Women's Union with the goal of furthering their shared commitment to helping low-income families attain economic self-sufficiency. Combining Crittenton's extensive programming with The Women's Union highly developed research and advocacy areas has positioned CWU to become a laboratory for social change. Today, CWU provides a continuum of services to foster a woman's journey from homelessness to a family-supporting job, conducts independent research into the obstacles the people it serves face, and advocates for policy changes to remove those obstacles. Read more on our website: http://www.LiveWorkThrive.org
Lappen Auto Supply CEO and Harvard Vanguard physicianCrittenton Women's Union (CWU), a Boston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income women attain economic independence, recently elected Edward Lappen, CEO of Lappen Auto Supply, Inc., and Dr. Anne F. St. Goar, a physician with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, to its board of directors. Lappen, who has headed up Lappen Auto Supply for the past 27 years, and St. Goar, a physician with Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates in Watertown, Mass., and a staff member at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass., were voted unanimously to the CWU Board of Directors in March. â??Both Ed and Anne bring particular areas of strength to our board and we welcome their talents,â?? said Pamela A. Murray, CWU chair and principal, Bessemer Trust Company. â??Ed combines a legal background with 30 years as a successful businessman. Having employed more than 400 workers, he understands the economic obstacles employers face in providing their workers with benefits and a family-sustaining wage and, at the same time, knows how imperative it is to create opportunities for people to get ahead and achieve the American dream. ... Read more at http://liveworkthrive.org/press_releases.php
CWU Celebrates Career Family Opportunity!On Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in South Boston CWU celebrated Career Family Opportunity (CFO), a program which launched June 2009 as a pathway to economic self-sufficiency for low-income single parents. Grand Opening Ceremony Among the many featured speakers at the grand opening ceremony were The Honorable Brian P. Wallace of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and The Honorable Jack Hart of the Massachusetts Senate. Michelle Feliz, a participant of the program, also spoke. Michelle is one of 21 Career Family Organizers (CFOs) who, with her mentor, has created an individualized, practical plan toward attaining a family-sustaining job and building a savings. Her remarks as well as those of the other speakers were streamed live on CWU's website, where video footage from the event is archived. Follow the artilcle link to read more!
Intern with CWU!Crittenton Women's Union (CWU) offers robust internships for college students and professionals seeking more experience alike. We currently have the following openings for the Winter/Spring 2010 semester: Career Family Opportunity Intern Horizons Housing Program Intern Administrative Intern for AVP of Housing Housing Placement and Stabilization Intern Hastings House Administrative Intern Administrative Office Intern Finance Intern Marketing/Communications Intern Human Resources Intern Institutional Advancement Intern Go to http://liveworkthrive.org/internships.php for more information!
Special Update from CWU President Beth BabcockNow that the hustle and bustle of the holidays is behind us and we've welcomed in the New Year, I thought I'd take a moment to update you on what's been going on here at CWU and what's coming up. For me, the high point of the past several months was the grand opening ceremony of our new \"Career Family Opportunity\" (CFO) program, located in South Boston. Friends, supporters, colleagues, dignitaries, and program participants filled the tent on a balmy November day to officially launch this groundbreaking program. ... Follow the link to read more!
Coordinator of Residential ServicesThe Coordinator of Residential Service s is responsible for the day to day operation of the Hastings House. The Coordinator of Residential Services works as part of the housing management team for all residential living activities including, but not limited to: staff management, staff training and development, guest support, oversight and implementation of quality initiatives, scheduling and administrative responsibilities.

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Housing & Shelter
Program Supervisor, Housing and Family MobilityTwo Open Positions (when responding to this job posting please specify which specific shift you are applying for): Hours: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 4 days a week and every other weekend. Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, 4 days a week and every other weekend. The Program Supervisor coordinates department activities and special projects during assigned shift. Among the responsibilities of this position is the supervision of staff in accordance with CWU policies and procedures; maintain a safe secure environment for guests.

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Housing & Shelter
Guest Advocate, F/T, P/T, Per DiemThe House Staff is responsible for providing client support services and consistent client supervision to insure high-quality and smooth program operations consistent with program and organizational objectives including, but not limited to: client management, service delivery, case management, life skills instruction, operational support and administrative support. The House Staff reports to the Operations Coordinator and/or Coordinator of Residential Services.

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Housing & Shelter
Driver / Food Services AssistantFull-Time (Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) & Part-Time (Saturday, Sunday, Monday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.) Responsibilities include: - food preparation and delivery of meals; - receives, stores, and stocks food supplies; and - maintains and cleans all kitchen areas / rooms and equipments. Must have MASS Driver's License, clean driving record, CORI record check, and strong customer service skills. Experience working in hospitality and/or restaurant setting a plus.
Child and Family SpecialistGeneral Summary of Duties: The Horizons Housing Program is a transitional housing program serving domestic violence survivors and their children. Housed at two confidential locations in Boston, Horizons offers case management and other services in a safe, supportive environment. The Child and Family Programs Specialist works at both Horizons locations. The Specialist designs and implements programs for children living at Horizons; coordinates workshops for the adults at Horizons; serves as a liaison to the Horizons for Homeless Children volunteer program; and supervises family move-ins and move-outs from the program.
Coordinator of EducationCrittenton Women’s Union is seeking an educational leader who will manage all daily operations of the Education program a youth-serving ABE/GED program. The coordinator will be responsible for program operations and development, service coordination, staff management and development, contract management, program evaluation and external relations.
Accounting CoordinatorThe Accounting Coordinator is responsible for conducting activities required to maintain and enhance the finance functions at Crittenton, including, but not limited to: accounts payable; accounts receivable; general ledger entries; reconciliations and reporting; and, other responsibilities as assigned. Please visit our website for full details: http://www.liveworkthrive.org
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