Week in Review July14-27, 2013

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Women’s Intercultural Center July 14-27, 2013

Ilse Arrieta is interviewed about our Feminine Fuerza Camp for young women 13-19 years old.

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A place where WOMEN learn and work together to develop their SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL POTENTIAL.

Letter From the E.D. Why does history matter?

Look around your house. There are countless photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, heirlooms, keepsakes and memorabilia. Imagine if these were lost forever, never to be seen or held again. History comes alive when you're able to not only

read about the past, but to touch the artifacts, enjoy the images and study the actual words. Most history starts with simply learning about family and community. A concentrated effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to cultural, educational, aesthetic inspirational and economic legacies--the things that quite literally make us who we are. In school, history can be the most tedious of sub-jects; so many facts, names, and dates that mean little or nothing to you. But history is not something obscure or unimportant. In fact, it plays a vital role in our everyday lives. We study our past in order to achieve greater influence over our future. It is from history that we learn what to champion and what to avoid. Decision making around the world, every day, is based on what came before us. Why? Because history matters. For the last five years, the Women's Intercultural Center has been piecing it's history. As we prepare to celebrate our 20th Anniversary in November, we want to cherish and learn from our history while planning our future.

Collecting and making history,

What others say about us...

Elvia, Spanish Citizenship Student Me gusto la manera como me trataron todos. La manera como me enseño la maestra Olivia Contreras. He visto los resultados del Center individualmente y en la ayuda que le dan a la comunidad.

Blessed Sarah Musau u always register a smile on my face every time you up-date your statuses...thank you WINC. WInC Staff Congratulations to our Executive Director, Mary

Carter, who just found out she's one of the "2013 Luminaria Award Recipients" being presented by the NM Community Foundation for her commitment to her community and active participation on improving the heritage, well being and economic base of her community. The award which is scheduled to be presented in December shines a light on Mary and the wonderful work that she does. Nancy Preciado

My experience at the center was great . I attended English ,computer and sewing classes . My daughter and I were part of the Ballet Folkloric . It was a great experience and I always thank all the people for volunteering there

time to help there community... WInC Staff Congratulations to Liliana Rodriguez, WInC Volunteer, for getting a job! WInC assisted her with English and GED classes and on the job training to help her improve her skills to secure a job.

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Orange & gold bracelet - $10

Blue & silver bracelet—$10

Blue & bronze bracelet—$15

All silver bracelet bracelet—$60

Rosalia’s bracelets: Rosalia Acevedo is a Chaquira instructor at WInC, she recently lost her home

due to a fire. If you would like to help her please call her at (575)805-9978 or purchase one of her jewelry items to help her get back on her feet. Don’t see something you like? She can custom make a bracelet design specifically for you or your loved one.

Asian Bracelet—$20

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Dallas Cowboys bracelet - $10

Brown & clear bracelet—$10

Blue & red flowers bracelet—$20

Turquoise gems bracelet—$15

Blues bracelet—$15

Black & red bracelet—$15

Blue & White bracelet—$20

Chaquira Bracelet—$10

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The Center serves and connects women from all walks of life residing in Southern NM and West TX. We are true to our original foundation of eradicating isolation with emphasis in the rural communities we serve and providing alternative education.

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I will light a light in the name of the One who Loves, who lit the world & breathed the bread of life into me I will light a light in the name of Compassion who leads me to work for justice & calls me to do my part so that all may be whole. I will light a light in the name of women everywhere who hold up families, communities & society. May all know that women are important to the world. I will light a light In the name of the Women’s Intercultural Center & in support of its participants, volunteers donors & supporters & all those who participate in any way. I will light a light to the future. May our path be clear, may we build to together, & may we grow in the process. I will light a light In the name of the Spirit Who is alive in all creation & blesses me with work, rest, companions, family, & a hunger t know my true self.

At the Center we often have a wide variety of visitors who come to learn from us and observe our operations for them to find ways to duplicate our efforts.

So we were not surprised to have a Rey Molina, a community resident, wandering around the facility after hours showing his friend who operates a nonprofit in Mexico the construction of the main Center building.

As we were closing up, Saif and Mary met up with Rey and enhanced the tour experience as well as answered questions in reference to the construction method that was used by the Center.

Rey’s friend is interested in duplicating our construction method of compacted earth and tires for housing in Mexico.

We provided her with the educational materials that were used at the time of construction and the story of the construction itself as related by the women who participated in the project.

We hope that the information we shared will help her attain her desired goal to bring housing to those in need in Mexico.

Center’s Construction Method Topic of Interest for Visitors

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Acrylic nails class. Reading Camp Parents

Pillow made out of material scraps with pillow case made out of an old table cover.

Ball made out beans & seeds.

Proud mom picks up her children from Read-ing Camp.

Sunflower made out coffee beans & seeds.

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Anthony Women's Center Hosting Fifth "Fuerza" Camp

In Spanish, ‘fuerza’ is the word for strength. Here at the Women’s In-tercultural Center in Anthony, NM, women are coming to find fuerza in each other and themselves. Ilse Arrieta is a program coordinator at the center for a three-day camp for teen girls called Feminine Fuerza. Arrieta is not a teenager anymore, but she can relate to the hardships. She and her husband have just recently reunited back in the United States. “Well I try to help what I know. Like my husband was over there for almost 2 years…it really takes more time for Mexico to get your papers done.” While all that was going on, Arrieta went through the unthinkable as a mother to be.

“When I was pregnant…I started hav-ing lots of bleeding and the doctor told me I had lost the baby…two weeks after that…they found out the baby was still alive.” She named her baby Itzae, Spanish for “gift of god.” This year marks the fifth year the cen-ter has hosted over a dozen teenage girls. Mary Carter, the center’s executive director says none of these women are victims. “The thing about it is you have to see that…we don’t believe in anybody as a victim because they’re not.” The camp discusses health issues for teens and last year, social media was a topic of conversation.

“It’s very different from generation to generation…we had a little training on why certain things should be private and should not be passed on to any-body.” The Women’s Intercultural Center here considers itself a place for edu-cation. It avoids taking political stances, even when the community would like it to. But there’s one view carter per-sonally takes. “Hispanic women are very strong and resilient…overcome issues…finish strong…the tough part is reminding them how strong they are.” To view the video interview visit http://krwg.org/post/anthony-womens-center-hosting-fifth-fuerza-camp.

By Sloan Patton

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Mecca Therapies and donors made it possible for the WomIntercultural Center and other nonprofits to distribute over backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need. Sthanks to the volunteers that helped out with the distributiothe Reading Foundation who also participated by distributfor the event.

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Special on and to ing books

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Interested in teaching a class, scheduling a workshop, presentation or training at WInC? We are always searching for Volunteer Instructors to teach in their areas of expertise. We currently have a special need for a haircutting instructor. For more info, contact Ilse Arrieta, Program Coordinator at

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dates to remember For additional information please contact us at 575-882-5556 or the contact number listed next to the event announcement.

Diabetes Workshops: Learn about the 5 most impor-

tant Diabetes tests; how to talk to your health provider about your health and the medical exam results; how to prepare healthy meals for you and your family; and why it’s important to be physically fit. The workshops will take place on Fridays from 1-3pm on July 5, 12, 19 and on September 27. Olga Hernandez and Amir Hernandez will facilitate classes.

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Feminine Fuerza Camp for teen girls ages 13 to 19 years old. Three days of empowerment where outer beauty meets inner

29-31 Our mission without your support doesn’t work. That is why we are so grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their financial support of the Center: Las Cruces Friends Meeting All our supporters that use the Albertsons key tag

when they shop for their groceries And the anonymous donors that contribute to our

cause. Other ways to help us through everyday tasks can be found at our website at http://www.womensinterculturalcenter.org/donate. If you have other creative ways to help, please don’t hesitate to contact Mary Carter at 575-882-5556 or via email at [email protected].

Thank you for your support!

August 32 Hour Intensive Domestic Violence

Training: Increase knowledge about the dynamics of domestic violence. Determine how to safely assist & provide support to those in violent situations through referrals & providing safety planning information. Work to decrease shame & silence around domestic violence. (32-hour training, 8-hrs a week every Friday presented by La Casa, Inc.)

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Women’s Intercultural Center WHERE IT STARTS

303 Lincoln Street / PO Box 2411 Anthony, NM 88021

575-882-5556 Fax: 1-866-285-7245

www.womensinterculturalcenter.org

Week in Review July14-27, 2013

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