I believe this is an excellent organization that provides a great opportunity for battered women to escape the cycle of violence and abuse. Education is critical for both them and their families.
Battered Women Scholarship program for abuse survivors now a nonprofit
WILMINGTON, N.C. - The Women's Independence Scholarship
Program, Inc., which the mission of reducing the effects of domestic violence
by offering access to higher education, began operating as a separate 501(c)3 nonprofit
organization on July 1.
Known as WISP,
the program began as part of The Sunshine Lady Foundation in 1999 and has
provided over $16 million in scholarships to more than 2,000 women survivors of
intimate partner abuse.
Doris Buffett,
founder and president of The Sunshine Lady Foundation, announced in December
2007 her intention to endow WISP as an independent nonprofit.
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2 comments:
WOW! I am searching for something that can help me pull myself out of my current situation. I am VERY interested in this program as I have been lookign to further my education. I am also in NC, the RTP area.
Thank you for posting this information. I will further research. PLEASE share any other helpful information you have.
I have a 4 yr old son, cute as a button, but he has witnessed a lot of ugliness between his dad and i. Turns out, his dad proved himself questionable in other circumstances and landed himself recently in the klink.
For anyone who hears me, please pray that we get ourselves together in a positive direction, learning and healing. If you can help us and feel compelled, feel free to email me at mindsinternational@gmail.com.
Thank you SO much!!
Dawn
I want to finish college and better myself to support my children without struggling...I need this can you help???
I also moved out of my abusive situation and need to pay rent n other bills while attending school...I want to better myself to be the best for my children...
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