303 Lincoln St. * P.O. Box 2411 Anthony, NM 88021 Phone (575) 882-5556 Fax (575) 882-7312 www.womensinterculturalcenter.

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Womens Intercultural Center

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Monday, March 5 Free Counseling Services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment please fill out a referral form with the receptionist. Iron Jawed Angels Film Showing at 12:30 p.m. Anyone thinking about staying home on Election Day is encouraged to see this movie which tells the true story of how defiant and brilliant young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns took the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their very lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote. Tuesday, March 6 Free Tax Preparation from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday until April 10, 2012. The Southwest Tax Coalition will offer the same services as a commercial tax site but FREE. Wednesday, March 7 Employment Assistance Services for individuals with disabilities from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. provided by the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Please ask for Ms. Ramona Contreras. Thursday, March 8 Free Counseling Services from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment please fill out a referral form with the receptionist. Free Tax Preparation from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday until April 10, 2012. The Southwest Tax Coalition will offer the same services as a commercial tax site but FREE. Tuesday, March 13-29 Parenting Workshop Series from10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday starting March 13 through March 29. Workshop series will cover the following topics: Different types of parenting, Values, Culture Differences, Sub-cultures throughout the community and communication with children.

CHCA Program: Migrant & seasonal farm workers with disabilities receive outreach, translation, referral, transportation, job readiness & job search & other supportive services as assigned by the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Counseling Services: Individual, group counseling, case management & referral services. Services offered Monday & Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm. A referral form must be filled out to receive services. Emergency Food Pantry: We collect & distribute canned food donations to individuals & families in need. The Pantry is open Monday-Thursday from 9 am-3 pm. Honeycomb Thrift Store: The store provides people the opportunity to recycle clothing, office equipment, furniture, electronics, small applications, housewares, books & more for our usage, to fundraise or to donate to the community based on their needs. The store is open Monday-Thursdays from 9 am-3 pm. NMWIP: Provides benefits advisement to people receiving Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDB) ages 14-64. Reiki Clinic: The Clinic provides Reiki treatments every Friday at a cost of $25. Reiki is an alternative healing method which improves recovery from illness, release of addictions, heals trauma, rehab after injury or surgery, immune disorders, insomnia & fatigue, anxiety & stress, & depression & grieving. To set up an appointment call 575-882-5556. Sexual Assault Recovery Services: La Pion provides full-service sexual assault response services to victims & their families. A special meeting place is designated for victims & their families to meet with La Pion staff as needed. Syringe Exchange Program: The NM Health Dept. staff exchange used syringes for new ones, provide health information; referrals to social, human, mental health & substance abuse treatment services. The program is confidential & theres no enrollment fee. They are at the Center the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 1 pm to 4 pm. For additional info contact Merced Jasso at 575-5285095. Toy Lending Library: La Vida Institute provides developmentally appropriate toys & materials for children ages 0-12 years old available for check-out free of charge. The Library is open Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. For more info contact La Vida Institute at 575-527-1149. Training and Technical Assistance Program for Child Care Providers: La Vida Institute provides trainings for the local community from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. For more info contact La Vida at 575-527-1149.

Center Mission: To provide a place for women to learn & work together to develop their social, spiritual, economic & political potential.

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