The Dawn Project
Click here for Dawn Project leaflet
This is a new initiative offering women information, support and an opportunity to change aspects of their lives they're not happy with.
Sometimes it is difficult to take control of aspects of our lives we do not feel are right. The Dawn Project staff provide help and support to women wanting to consider change. We will provide information, but the decisions are up to each individual.
Anxiety Management Course click here for more information.
Confidence & Self Esteem Course click here for more information.
Waiting lists are open - contact Pauline or Francesca - Tel 321148
Art Group - Wednesday afternoons
Drop-in for a chat on Tuesday mornings 10.30-12.30, Thursday afternoons 1pm - 3pm
Thursday mornings 10am - 12pm volunteers are at the centre to provide practical support Dawn clients to include filling in forms and writing letters.
Roz, Pauline and Francesca warmly invite you to our Open Mornings, taking place every Thursday morning from 11am -3pm, in Room 8.
All are welcome - there's no need to book, and we will be offering free tea, coffee and biscuits!
The mornings offer a chance for women to get together, talk about what's going on in their lives and what changes they'd like to make.
We need your input and ideas about what's important to you and how we can help, so please come along for a chat.
Potential volunteers are also very welcome to come and meet other people on the project.
For more information, please contact anyone on the project.
What sort of things do we provide help with?
•· Finding suitable accommodation
•· Accessing education, training or work
•· Coping with health issues; including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem or anger
•· Drug or alcohol problems
•· Managing finances, benefits or debt
•· Coping with relationships or being a parent
•· Understanding how to manage feelings
•· Violent relationships or sexual abuse
•· Issues around prostitution
The Dawn Project can help by offering women somewhere they can feel safe and supported in a women-only environment. We aim to provide opportunities to meet other women to share experiences, offering a listening ear and someone to be alongside when women need extra support. We will also offer practical ideas, referral to people who can help, and access to training courses.
To find out more, please contact our Support Worker, Pauline Barrett, at pauline@cwrc.org.uk .
Volunteering with the Dawn Project
We are also looking for volunteers to help with this project. If you think you have the skills or experience to help, or would like to develop your confidence through volunteering with the Centre, then please contact Francesca at francesca@cwrc.org.uk .
Referrals to the Dawn Project
We welcome referrals from colleagues in other voluntary and statutory organisations, and aim to develop opportunities to work in partnership. Women are also welcome to get in touch directly.
To discuss partnership and development work with the Dawn Project at the Cambridge Women's Resource Centre, please contact roz@cwrc.org.uk .
To find out more
Dawn Project staff are available every weekday between 10am and 3pm - just ask at reception, or contact us by phone or email.
The Dawn Project is funded by the Ministry of Justice and is being run at the Cambridge Women's Resource Centre and the Peterborough Women's Centre for women throughout Cambridgeshire. To find out more about the Peterborough Women's Centre, please click here . [http://www.peterboroughwomenscentre.org.uk]
To get in touch with Dawn Project staff at the Cambridge Women's Resource Centre, please email dawn@cwrc.org.uk , or the relevant member of staff below:
Roz Naderer, Development Worker: roz@cwrc.org.uk
Pauline Barrett, Support Worker: pauline@cwrc.org.uk
Francesca Raphaely, Volunteer Coordinator: francesca@cwrc.org.uk
Or call us on 01223 321148.
