Denise Connolly

When we support women-owned businesses we not only help women today, we also help to empower young women to own and run businesses themselves.  This kind of support helps to raise children from poverty and encourages upward mobility.  

The biggest hurdle women of my community face is unequal pay and lack of opportunity for employment.  Women face greater hardship when seeking employment because they are more likely to have children to support as well as themselves making getting ahead that much harder.   I feel that creating more access to high quality, safe preschool options not only benefits early child development and health, but also enhances the earning power and thereby the living standards of women.  

In our program we use recycled paper to create new paper for journals.  By incorporating natural dyes such as blueberries and saffron, the kids can create some very nice looking paper.