Our monthly support group plays a crucial role in fostering personal growth and empowerment, particularly tailored to the unique needs and challenges faced by women and girls. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, these group offers a platform for women and girls to share their experiences, gain support, and develop essential skills to overcome obstacles.

Community health and wellness training is an essential aspect of promoting a healthy and thriving community. It encompasses a range of activities and educational programs designed to educate individuals and empower communities to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. We will explore the significance of community health and wellness training and the impact it can have on individuals and community as a whole.

Mainebiz magazine will recognize area business leaders at a special event April 5, and Her Safety Net founder and executive director, Amina Hassan, was selected to receive the honor “New Mainer of the Year” — an immigrant who has made an impact in Maine as the leader of a nonprofit or community organization that has helped the lives of other new Mainers.

Her Safety Net and Safe Voices partnered to do this training for Home to Home staff, HSN will be will be presenting the cultural competency part of the training.

Her Safety Net and the YWCA are partnering on a vital food distribution project to benefit low income families in the Lewiston-Auburn area. The event takes place March 3 from 3pm to 5:45pm at the YWCA officers, 130 East Ave. in Lewiston. Contact us for more information.

Calling all teens. Her Safety Net is joining with Safe Voices and the Lewiston Public Library to hold an informative event about teen dating violence. Learn the signs and find out how to prevent it.

We invite you to join us Feb. 15, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Lewiston Public Library. There will be an informative discussion, one-on-one counseling and additional resources.

Enjoy refreshments and take a fun Kahoot quiz, too!

See you there!

Her Safety Net Executive Director Amina Hassan participates in the Paid Medical & Family Leave Lobby Day event at the state capital in Augusta. Organizer of the event: Maine People’s Alliance, a 40-year-old organization promoting social justice issues in the state

At this month’s support group meeting, we held an all-girls painting night. Painting — and good conversation — are therapeutic and fun!

Starting in December, Her Safety Net has been holding a winter clothing giveaway. Stop by our offices, weekdays 9am-5pm, to pick up warm clothing for the entire family. There is plenty left to choose from!