Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with Women2Women in support of programming serving female teens, mothers, and victims of human trafficking.
Women2Women, a 501c3 nonprofit, has served the greater Columbus community since 1996. Women2Women proposes holistic programming targeted at high-achieving female teens, teen mothers, and adult women and their families who have been victims of human trafficking and other forms of violence. The programs also serve women who are returning citizens, experiencing homelessness, low-wage earners, or who may have co-occurring behavioral health needs and substance use disorders.
Since its inception, Women2Women programs have reached over 40K families and has been recognized for its work. In 2017, Women2Women was one of seven national organizations awarded the President’s National Lifetime Achievement Award (from President Obama) for its commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service. The members of Women2Women are professional women of achievement and leaders in their respective fields. They serve as sitting judges, medical doctors, and educational and industry professionals. They are committed to social justice and partnering to provide volunteer, grassroots hands and hearts on work to improve the lives of those they serve.
Women2Women collaborates with Alvis/Amethyst, Kingdom Knowledge Foundation (key focus on the Westside), and Choices. All these organizations service the urban communities facing stringent levels of poverty, women who are returning citizens, families with an adult family member challenged with recovery issues, and children who experience high levels of illiteracy.
W2W programs consist of life skills or mentoring support for women and children residing in supportive programs, their homes, victims in transitional residency, and vulnerable communities. W2W provides in-services to community agencies, shelters, re-entry programs, and busine...
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