Our
Vision
To
educate and empower women through creation and
support of community.
Our Mission
Anam Cara Foundation is
an independent non-profit organization with the
primary mission of providing and
creating an environment of safety for women to
share knowledge and experiences, to generate
discussion and dialogue that support the growth
and development of each women and to empower
the women to effect change in themselves, their
lives and in the public consciousness. We do
this by providing opportunities to facilitate
personal growth, networking, community building,
spiritual growth, and leadership development
for all women.
Our Objectives
- To create a safe, comfortable environment
for women to explore their experiences
- To hold
workshops, facilitated experience sessions,
and retreats on subjects designed to encourage
the women to explore new skills and behaviors.
- To
make the opportunity affordable for all women
- To
create a structure that takes input from women
all across the community in order to develop
programs that will meet their needs
Our History
The Anam Cara Foundation
was initially developed by Michelle Burns after
identifying a need in the community for a space
where women can come together to develop a community
of support. Studies show that women are generally
more able to cope with stress and make significant
improvements in their lives when they have
a support network of other women.
Initially,
a group of 12 women came together to participate
in the first group. The initial group were
all women who were experiencing a major transition
in their lives, whether a recent divorce or
retirement or a need to change careers. Nine
of the women completed the initial group experience
and found it valuable. All felt the group
met its goal and wanted to see the group continue.
The
organization became a nonprofit in 2008 and continues
to add opportunities for creating community and
support.
Our IRS status
The Anam Cara Foundation applied to the Internal Revenue Service
for tax exempt status in January of 2008 and received the letter
of determination on August 22, 2008. The letter states: We
have determined that you are exempt from Federal Income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions
to you are deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are
also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises,
transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the
Code.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of
the Code are further classified as either public
charities or private foundations. You will
be treated as a public charity, with the status
509 (a)(2). |
Our Board
Michelle
Burns, President & Director
Sherry Scott,
Treasurer Angela
Brescia, Secretary
Niki Doering
Stephanie Lowe Lynn Kurth,
WeCAN coordinator
Angelia Johnson,
Events Coordinator Theresa Clatto |
