Women Affirming Women (WAW)

Women Affirming Women (WAW) Serving Women ~ Renewing Spirit ~ Building Community Building upon a 10 year old Women’s Respite Program founded by female members of St.

Stephen’s Community House, compassionate and passionate volunteers work together to create a facility that is a welcoming environment for women in need or who desire to belong to a network within a familial atmosphere. With the goal of achieving a truly holistic program, a community collaborative model is envisioned, which brings together services and business providers willing to support our vision and embody genuine ethical standards and concerns that are in line with Women Affirming Women‘s mission.

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! ⛳️Show this post (or a screenshot) at the Nationwide Children's Champi...
09/05/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! ⛳️

Show this post (or a screenshot) at the Nationwide Children's Championship Tournament's main entrance gate located at the south end of the clubhouse parking lot at The Ohio State University Scarlet Golf Course, or the entry gate located on McCoy Road near the tee box on Hole 15. Gates will be staffed Thursday 9/18 through Sunday 9/21, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Women Affirming Women will receive $10 for every ticket scanned (even though it is a free event), so please take the time to find a volunteer to scan your ticket! We thank you in advance!

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship

Join us for a compassionate and supportive evening dedicated to managing grief. This program offers a safe space to expl...
09/03/2025

Join us for a compassionate and supportive evening dedicated to managing grief. This program offers a safe space to explore the emotional impact of loss, gain coping strategies, and connect with others who understand. Through guided discussions, mindfulness exercises, and healing activities, participants will find comfort, resilience, and a path toward hope. Whether you are navigating recent loss or carrying long-term grief, this evening will provide tools and community to support your journey toward healing. Dinner provided.

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall.

Marginalized female caregivers can register for free on our website at https://buff.ly/FuiNC5Y

We hope you are all able to relax today and enjoy the fruits of your labors! Happy Labor Day!
09/01/2025

We hope you are all able to relax today and enjoy the fruits of your labors! Happy Labor Day!

08/28/2025

As Bessie, an attendee of this year's Respite Weekend says, our annual event is such an important retreat for our ladies to rest, rejuvenate, and remember to put themselves first!

08/27/2025

Wise words from one of our founding members, Ellen Fox, at our recent Respite reunion - love and positive energy is contagious!

08/26/2025

We recently invited all our past Respite attendees to join us for a reunion evening full of laughter and tears as we reconnected and shared our experiences. Our hearts are full! 🩷

Join our Executive Director, Mimi Geswein, via Zoom on Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00AM as she participates in a panel di...
08/18/2025

Join our Executive Director, Mimi Geswein, via Zoom on Wednesday, August 20 at 10:00AM as she participates in a panel discussion about community care as part of New Directions Career Center's summer career development series on belonging and well-being in the workplace.

To register for free, scan the QR code or visit https://buff.ly/x49G1sl

We are looking for a new writer/editor for our quarterly newsletter! If you would like to volunteer your time and expert...
08/13/2025

We are looking for a new writer/editor for our quarterly newsletter! If you would like to volunteer your time and expertise while working from home, we would be so grateful to have you!

If interested, please email our Executive Director, Mimi Geswein, at mimigeswein@womenaffirmingwomen.org. Thank you!!

08/11/2025

We never get tired of seeing the smiles on the faces of these wonderful ladies who so deserve to be celebrated! Respite 2025 is in the books and it was AMAZING!

We hope you 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 today and every day!
08/09/2025

We hope you 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 today and every day!

Join Women Affirming Women for a summer picnic and Respite Reunion. All past and present Respite guests are invited to a...
08/05/2025

Join Women Affirming Women for a summer picnic and Respite Reunion. All past and present Respite guests are invited to attend, and, if you haven’t yet attended Respite, please join us to learn more about our Respite program! All female caregivers are welcome! Come and enjoy music, games, and delicious summer picnic fare.

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church 386 Buttles Ave., Columbus, 43215
Plenty of free parking next to the church rectory. Enter through side entrance of church and proceed down to the lower-level social hall.

Marginalized female caregivers can register for free on our website at https://buff.ly/o3VvKDc

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