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.
Spring / Summer 2010 Schedule
| Date | Event | Speaker | From |
| May 6 | Genesis: A New Beginning for Me? | Chaplain Roze Bruins | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| May 13 | Healthy Relationships: How to Avoid Marrying /Dating a Jerk, Part I | Fonda Kingsley & Michelle Davis | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services & Family Outreach Center |
| May 20 | Healthy Relationships: How to Avoid Marrying /Dating a Jerk, Part II | Fonda Kingsley & Michelle Davis | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services & Family Outreach Center |
| May 27 | Dare To Dream | Janathan Abney-Austin | Bethel Abundant Life Center |
| June 3 | Money: Tell It What To Do! | Zena Patillo | Family Outreach Center |
| June 10 | Parenting With Love and Logic | Arlan Palmer |
Wedgewood Christian Services |
| June 17 | Healthy Living | Maria Pruis |
Registered Nurse |
| June 24 |
Ask A Lawyer |
Cooley Law Professors and Students |
Cooley Law School |
| July 1 | Bold Boundaries -- Setting & Keeping Them | Brie Walter-Rooks | Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services |
| July 8 | Developing the Leader Within You | Pastor Shawna Diehl | New Life Christian Fellowship |
| July 15 | The Movement Toward Self Sufficiency: Getting the Job | Valerie Hudgins |
Partnerships To Work |
| July 22 | The Movement Toward Self Sufficiency: Recreating Our Future Dreams | Valerie Hudgins |
Partnerships To Work |
If you want to print out the poster for the Winter 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