Nonprofit Needs Help to Meet Rent, Payroll
Women Helping Women, a nonprofit organization that assists battered and homeless women in becoming independent by providing clothing, haircuts, resume assistance and job-finding tips, may close soon if it cannot raise enough money for rent and payroll, volunteers said.
The organization needs $650 to ensure that its doors at the Rea Community Center--an amalgam of helping agencies that sublet a former school on Hamilton Street from the city--stay open, said its treasurer, Roberta Kanter.
Rent was due Feb. 1, but the organization has only $250 in the bank. Volunteers told the city and their board of directors that they would try to come up with the money by Saturday.
An additional $800 is needed to help fund a part-time payroll. One employee and volunteers operate the service.
Founded in 1995, Women Helping Women only works with clients referred by county social services, clergy and nonprofit organizations. About 35 to 40 women a month benefit. Most are “women in transition,” survivors of abuse, homelessness, joblessness and other difficulties.
The aim is to help them reach financial and emotional independence. Donations can be sent to Women Helping Women, 661 Hamilton St., Suite 650, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. Information: (714) 631-2333.
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