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About the Beneficiaries
The primary goal of the Best of the Main Line Party is to raise money for the beneficiaries. Main Line Today is proud to be working with three nonprofit organizations again this year that make a positive difference for the people, especially the children and families, living on the Main Line and in the Western Suburbs. The 2010 Party beneficiaries are Women’s Resource Center, Home of the Sparrow, and Mommy’s Light.
Women’s Resource Center
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has served the Delaware Valley for over 30 years, and is dedicated to providing accurate information and referrals for women who are in crisis or transition. WRC supports women, strengthens families, and builds communities through counseling, legal, and educational services. The Center’s goal is to empower women to make informed decisions and achieve personal growth during life transitions in a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
Home of the Sparrow
Home of the Sparrow’s mission is to provide housing and supportive services to homeless women and mothers of children to help them move from homelessness to independence and self-sufficiency. Core feature of the program include the provision of safe housing, life skills training, mentoring, and links to community services to enable these women to build the skills they need to achieve independence and provide successfully for their children. Since the 1995 inception, more than 550 women and children have participated in the Transitional Housing Program. Nearly 80% of these families went on to live independently after completing the program.
Mommy’s Light
There are more than 20,000 maternally bereaved children and teens living in the Delaware Valley region. When a mother is terminally ill or dies, a multitude of questions, emotions and concerns can arise for her children and adult family members. Are my feelings normal? Does my child need additional help? What can I do or say to help? Is there a right way to grieve? Mommy’s Light provides free bereavement education materials and tradition fulfillment services to help answer these and other questions. The mission is to bring joy and comfort to children and teens by helping them keep alive traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers.
