NewsletterCHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS® OF LEE COUNTY, AL

www.cwjclc.comSpring 2014 - Issue 1

Session 14 - Off to an Eventful Start - Meet Our Eight Wonderful Women

Front Row: Tiffany, Latisa, Jessica B., Deanna, Janeshia, and Nicole Back Row: Taronda, Lisa Ditchkoff, Guest Speaker, and Jessica H.

Tiffany - Single 25 year old mother of two sons ages 10 and 9. Tiffany lives in Opelika and is working on her GED through True Deliverance.Latisa - Single 25 year old mother of three - a 5 year old daughter, two sons ages 2 and 1. Latisa lives in Auburn and graduated from Opelika H. S. and attended some nursing classes at Southern Union. Jessica B. - Single 22 year old graduate of Newnan High School who lives with her aunt in Lanett, AL. Deanna - Single 20 year old who finished all required classes for high school. Deanna lives in Opelika and is currently working at the Goodwill Career Center where she heard about CWJC. Janeshia - Single 30 year old mother of five. Daughters 15 and 14 and a 12 year old son, a 10 year old daugher and a 9 year old son. She lives in Auburn and is working on her GED at Southern Union. Nicole - Single 29 year old mother of a three year old son. Nicole lives in Lafayette and graduated from Chambers County H.S. She has earned some college credits at Gadsden State. Taronda - Single 37 year old graduate from Lochapoka High School who lives in Auburn. Taronda is five classes and an internship shy of graduating from Alabama State. Jessica H. - Single 26 year old mother of two - a 10 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. Jessica lives in Opelika and graduated from Opelika H.S. and has an Associate Degree from Southern Union.

Neeley Cauldwell,Sie Coordinator

CWJC of Lee County The Eagle Center215 E. Thatch

Neeley Caldwell,Site Coordinatorneeley.caldwell@aumc.net

CWJC of Lee CountyThe Eagle Center 215 E. Thach Ave. (beside Momma Goldberg’s Deli) Auburn, AL 36830 Office: 334-821-0591 Cell: 334-524-5529

Dates to Remember

March 24 - 28 Spring Break

April 18 Good Friday Holiday

April 28 - May 1 Internship Week

May 2 Pinning Ceremony

DID YOU KNOW

Of the Six Recent 2013 Fall Graduates, FOUR have jobs and are working.

What’s Happening1. We have a new website created by Restoration Sites along with Facebook and Twitter pages. Go to: www.cwjclc.com to check us out and from there you can click the Facebook and Twitter icons. Check back often as we post pictures and info to help keep you informed of all the blessings that are happening at CWJC!

2. Neeley and volunteers have spruced up and organized the CWJC offices with fresh paint, furniture and wall decorations. Please come by and see how nice everything looks.

3. CWJC’s National Office designed a new logo. The cross represents the centrality of Christ as the path to a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. The circular shape symbolizes the holistic nature as all aspects of a women’s life are positively affected. The red color expresses warmth and deep relationships formed through mentor/participant relationships.

5. Lisa Ditchkoff, author and founder of Opelika’s Event Center, shared her life story this week and presented each lady with an autographed copy of her book.

6. Each participant was paired with a mentor on Friday at a lunch with fabulous BBQ, Blue Willow China and beautiful spring floral bouquets. Thank you to all who helped make this day a success.

Mentor Pairing Lunch on Friday, March 7. Each participant was introducted to their Mentor -- an intregal part of CWJC.

Mentors for this Session Christy Benitez, Nancy Haynes, Jan Marple, Bets Golden, Emily Patterson, Beverly Marshall, Roenia Janigan, Tomekia Rush and Toddy Savage, Mentor Coordinator and Trainer.

QUOTES FROM PARTICIPANTS SHARED THIS WEEK

“First of all, a big thank you to CWJC for accepting me into the ministry. Over the years, I have questioned my lack of vision and motivation. I’ve felt lost, often battling low self-esteem, feeling unloved and unworthy. I feel blessed to be with a group of women who are battling some of the same things as I am. I pray when I graduate this program, I have the confidence to step out on faith to change my life as I place it all in God’s hands.”

“This week has been inspiring and very motivational. It is nice to be in such a loving, positive environment. This week has taught me that although we may struggle there is always hope.”

“ I love meeting new people and we know how to laugh and cut-up in a good way and we eat so good for lunch.”

“ I learned this week that I need graditude and affirmation to start taking steps towards my goals.”

“There has been nothing but love in the air. We motivate each other.”

“I love the devotion each morning.”

“Thank you, God, for this wonderful opportunity.”