Nuestro futuro esta en nuestras manos - our future is in our hands.

Mujeres Unidas (United Women) is composed of women from Central America whose goal is to learn skills that can help them become economically independent. Many of these women were underemployed and eager to improve their skills and job prospects. Women receive training in sewing skills, crochet, and jewelry. The program also focuses on housing assistance and self-development. Mujeres Unidas is needed because there aren’t other places in the area where the members of this group can receive training because of the language barrier, not meeting the criteria for enrollment and schedule conflicts. Participants also take English classes. 

"This group is gives every member a sense of belonging and accomplishment that will enrich our new home [the United States]," said Sandra Powell. "We came together because we want to work in unity toward a future without oppression and with opportunities to become self-sufficient." Mujeres Unidas provides the only place where members of this self-help group can receive training in their native language and at a time that does not interfere with their daytime work schedules.

Program Coordinator: Sandra Anez Powell
309 Spangler Drive
Richmond, KY  40475
859/624-2046