Women’s Organization showcase: dignity for divas
Seattle NOW supports many women's organizations, but one of my favorites is Dignity for Divas. As well as having a kick-ass name, their mission is "providing dignity to women experiencing homelessness." I give a deep bow to Founder and Director Nikki Gane, who has grown this organization into serving 6 cities in the area and has delivered over 65,000 essential care packages to woman on the streets.
I recently had the opportunity to go their new headquarters, Diva Dream Academy, in south lake union and was completely surprised and enchanted. In one beautiful location, they provide counseling, a multitude of classes, tech training, and a lovely meditation room. They even have a cafe! Who wouldn't want to hang out there?
There are many ways to support them: donations, volunteering, and collecting the many supplies they need to support homeless and recently housed women. Below is their official self-description, a link to their website, and some pictures it is a beautiful, spacious and welcoming place!
Stop by and say hello to these wonderful women.
Tell them we sent you!
It is a beautiful thing to see such generosity and love in action.
Kjersten Gmeiner, Board Member
From the Dignity for Divas website:
The Dream Academy will provide direct self-care resources for women, ages 18-85, who are experiencing homelessness.
The academy is a 6,843 square foot building complete with a café, meditation room and classroom settings which will allow us to provide wellness services. Those include skill and life building sessions in a holistic healing environment.
The Dream Academy will provide counseling services, resume building classes, technology training and interpersonal skills which will help women obtain employment and eventually housing. Our unique workshops are also designed to help women overcome trauma and gain tools to help them live a more purposeful life. In addition to women needing housing, we also support recently housed women removing barriers which often lead back to homelessness.