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Strong Women Empower Strong Women

  • Writer: First Step Women's Center
    First Step Women's Center
  • Aug 14, 2024
  • 2 min read

We’ve all heard this quote or seen the meme in a dozen different forms on Instagram. It may not be anything new, but it doesn’t make it less true. 


Here’s to strong women. May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them.

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A woman’s strength is unique and powerful. That’s why we love helping empower strong women in our communities. We love reading stories of history-makers and glass-ceiling-breakers, but more than that, we love sharing the courage, strength, and perseverance of our clients and women we know right here in our city.


We see women face fears, make tough and selfless decisions, and give more of themselves than they ever thought possible. Women’s History Month brings the same feelings of humility and pride when we reflect on all the women who have sacrificed, fought hard, and forged ahead to make a better world.


By helping build a culture that respects and values every person, no matter who they are, we are making history too.


We Empower Women

When women are told by their peers, their loved ones, and our culture that they are strong enough, we enable them to live more courageously. 


When women no longer feel like they are somehow less or can accomplish less because of motherhood, no matter how they came into it or what obstacles come along the way, we empower them and the next generation, too.


When women are not held back because of a lack of education, resources, and support, we are building a brighter future for everyone.


Every time we empower women and families, we take a step towards these goals and become a part of the solution. 


The best way to change society and the underlying issues is to channel the power of women in every walk of life.

This is feminism at its finest. When we embrace the uniqueness and fierceness that is womanhood, speak up, and stand against any injustice, the world becomes a better place. And we become better citizens along with it.


So yes, strong women empower strong women…and families…and communities. We empower strong women because we are strong women. Women like our clients are given hope, compassion, support, and empowered to thrive.


We Are For You

We hope you join us in celebrating these strong, talented, brave, intelligent, kind, and resilient women every day and all month long. 


And if you are facing a pregnancy decision and need a bit of that strength, we’re here to empower you, too. 


 
 
 

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