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The Women’s Initiative offers a variety of programs, groups, and workshops to help support mental health in our communities.
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Challenge Into Change Pop-Up Writing Workshop with Samman Akbarzada
Your story matters. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to join 2024 Challenge Into Change author Samman Akbarzada for a 90-minute workshop supporting your submission to Challenge Into Change. You’ll be guided through accessible writing prompts that spark creativity, self-expression, and reflection. Bring your voice, whether through prose, poetry, or another form, and join us in a space that celebrates healing through story. Led by Samman Akbarzada.
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Challenge Into Change Pop-Up Writing Workshop with Kishara Griffin
Your story matters. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to join Kishara Joy Griffin for a 90-minute workshop supporting your submission to Challenge Into Change. You’ll be guided through accessible writing prompts that spark creativity, self-expression, and reflection. Bring your voice, whether through prose, poetry, or another form, and join us in a space that celebrates healing through story. Led by Kishara Joy Griffin, MSW.
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Click here to learn more about Challenge Into Change.

Challenge Into Change Celebration
Challenge Into Change is a writing program that honors women’s stories of overcoming life challenges to find hope and healing. We have collected these true stories since 2008 and shared them through community readings and published books to inspire all people along their healing journeys.
Challenge Into Change culminates with a celebration and book launch to honor all participants and the communities that support them in healing.