The goal of the Take Charge program is to intervene in the cycle of addiction and incarceration in which the women find themselves trapped. The CJC ministry, based on twenty eight years of experience, believes that hope, positive role models, and education are tools needed to break the cycle.
Take Charge is a twelve-week class designed for women offenders, women ex-offenders, women struggling with substance abuse and women in other types of transition. It provides life skills education and a support group (with case management if needed) to allow members to take charge of their lives in a positive fashion. Professionals provide interactive workshops on topics such as: self-esteem, substance abuse, personal finances, spirituality, anger management, effective communication, parenting skills, physical and spiritual health, nutrition, positive relationships and domestic violence. People who have conquered addiction problems provide motivation through the telling of their stories. Childcare and transportation are provided to enable the members to attend all sessions.
For more information or to sign up contact the CJC office at sarahcjc@sbcglobal.net or call 616-454-4925 ext 14 and ask for Sarah.
Fall 2010 Schedule
| Date | Event | Speaker | From |
| Sep 2 | Forecast: You Can Conquer the Storm | Darlene Lee | Life Coach |
| Sep 9 | It Is Okay To Be In Recovery | Clyde Sims | Touchstone Innovare Streetreach |
| Sep 16 | Family Wellness | Fonda Kingsley | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| Sep 23 | Finding Your Personal Passion & Purpose | Alex Ritzema | Motivational Humorist |
| Sep 30 | Domestic Violence | Konah Kolleh | Safe Haven Ramoth House |
| Oct 7 | Building Self-Esteem | Nicole Ware-Spencer |
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| Oct 14 | Creating Vision | Connie Simcox |
Artist |
| Oct 21 |
Personal Finance Basics |
Tim Bozung |
Pine Rest Christian Methal Health Services |
| Oct 28 | To Be Announced | ||
| Nov 4 | Preparing For Job Search Success - Part I | Steve Bramble | Director of Business Development |
| Nov 11 | Preparing For Job Search Success - Part II | Steve Bramble |
Director of Business Development |
| Nov 18 | The Power of Health Is In Your Hands | Ardreen Adair |
Spectrum Healthier Communities |
If you want to print out the poster for the Fall 2010 session, click on the box
Location:
Calvin Christian Reformed Church
700 Ethel Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Meeting time:
Thursday Mornings 9:30-11:15
To join call Sarah at (616) 454-4925