The Women’s Business Center
The WBC offers a series of workshops for low-income and low-capital women on creating a business along with individual counseling.
Women Caring for the Land: Nurturing New Careers in Ecological Restoration
WFAN has built a successful conservation outreach program called Women Caring for the Land(SM) to support aspiring female entrepreneurs in the growing field of ecological restoration and for the rising number of women inheriting farmland in Iowa
Blueprint for Winning Academy
The Blueprint for Winning Academy is an intensive bipartisan training program for strong female candidates. The focus is on communication, fundraising, message, presence, and media.
Empowering Young African American Women
YWCA of Black Hawk County aims to increase graduation rates and decrease teenage pregnancy among African American high school women by engaging in community service mentoring and educational activities targeted around personal growth, black heritage, decision making, and career exploration.
One-Two-Three-Go
Des Moines Area Community College’s “One-Two-Three-GO” program aims to assure greater success for nontraditional female students pursuing health careers by developing needed math skills in preparation for additional college coursework.
Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence
The purpose of the Economic Literacy Course for Victims of Domestic Violence will acquire training to offer the Personal Economic Planning curriculum to support low-income women with multiple barriers to employment, while also disseminating educational information through an established statewide network.
Girls and Computers
Decorah Public Library’s “Girls and Computers” club for girls ages 12-14 will help develop skills to diagnose and repair computer hardware problems with the intent of narrowing the gap in this male-dominated field.
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women
Inmate Art at the Iowa Correctional Institute for Women aims to give female inmates the opportunity to explore self-expression, learn art techniques and acquire skills in graphic design, framing, and matting.
Harvesting Our Potential: Sustainable Agriculture Internships for Women
Through Harvesting Our Potential: Training Women Farmers, this program connects women who aspire to farm with a successful woman farmer as a mentor for critical on-farm experience, networking events, and business training, so they will be successful farmers.
Financial Literacy & Economic Stability
The Financial Literacy & Economic Stability Program will provide graduates of Angel House with financial knowledge and resources to utilize once they leave the house to live on their own.
