'Chrysalis promotes healthy lives for women and girls.'
Chrysalis, a center for women, is located in Minneapolis. Formerly part of the Minneapolis YWCA, the center became an independent organization in the 1970’s because of its success and vision that is still carried on today. The center “promotes healthy lives for women and girls�.
The center’s philosophies include valuing all women and girls, affecting families and society, and strength to make and sustain life changes for all woman and girls. The center’s provides programs in the following areas: chemical health, child care, community and divorce education, legal assistance, mental health, parenting, resources & referrals, and support groups. There is also a tax clinic available to assist low-income men and women to file for tax returns at no charge. Chrysalis serves over 16,000 women, girls, and families. Chrysalis employs a handful of people, but the majority of the staff is made up of volunteers (at more than 350). The center’s clients include minorities, members of the GLBT community, disabled persons, and women and families with ranging incomes (many with low-incomes).
I see this center as a great place for women to receive support and practical services to assist what ever needs they may have. Chrysalis provides an array of programs, so women with all different needs can go to one place. This center, as others like it, is relevant to our course because it is recognizing women’s specific and important needs and providing a comfortable, available place for any women or girl to go and receive support.