3157 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122, United States
(504) 662-3766 Toll Free: 1 (888) 728-4535
About Us
Blessing Our Women is a NonProfit Organization bringing awareness to Domestic Violence. We strongly believe that every voice matters and every story counts...help us break the silence against domestic violence! B.O.W. for a new beginning. We admire the survivors, honor those taken, and never give up hope on ending domestic violence! Every day someone is faced with the challenge of deciding whether to stay in an abusive relationship or leave. Often times they stay and it results in death. It's time to bring an end to this and save our loved one's life.
Our Vision & Mission
Our vision is to bring awareness to others in a way to understand and provide support to the victim. We will help survivors of domestic violence exercise their legal rights and explore options to help them make their batterer accountable for their actions. We will offer a no judgement zone to help them be free of shame. We will provide compassion and connections for each survivor through our support programs and networking with fellow organizations
Our mission is to empower, promote and support all survivors and their families. To support the victim, survivors, & their families who have been affected by domestic violence in any form. To educate the community on healthy relationships, to work with community partners to provide education, awareness, and services for the healing process of the abused one have encountered. To offer guidance to survivors to help build healthy relationships and help reduce the shame and guilt so they can build their interpersonal skills.
Our Goal
Our goal is to encourage and empower survivors by any means necessary including but not limited to our annual luncheons and other activities. We will work with other organizations to help provide hope and healing and rebuild families. We are committed to ending domestic violence by changing the current beliefs and institutions which encourage violence.
Meet the Staff
Nydia S. Wells-Evans
Program Director
Services/Programs
mentorship
Survivors of domestic abuse need specialized mentoring services that are victim-centered. Taking that into consideration, we specialize in knowing and taking the special precautions to help each individual. Research has shown that this has a positive impact on survivors.
Job Readiness Skills
With our job readiness program, we help individuals prepare to get, keep and excel in their new job. Basic employability skills include effective communication, problem solving, resume building, and interviewing. Job readiness training programs also help participants develop good work habits that facilitate their ongoing success. Workshops typically include lectures, discussions and role-playing exercises. Job readiness programs may also provide transportation and childcare.
We also have a closet to help individuals dress for success if needed to go to their interview.
Classes
We offer classes that may only be taken in person. The following classes are available:
Coaching
We offer coaching sessions that may only be taken in person. The following classes are available:
Survivors Support Group
We just would like you to know that you are not alone. Starting January 2020, we will be having Survivor Group Sessions on the third Wednesday of each month. The location may change but here is a list of the dates:
January 18, 2023 February 15, 2023 March 15, 2023
April 19, 2023 May 17, 2023 June 21, 2023
July 19, 2023 August 16, 2023 September 20, 2023
October 18, 2023 November 15, 2023 December 20, 2023
January 17, 2024 February 21, 2024 March 20, 2024
April 17, 2024 May 15, 2024 June 19, 2024
July 17, 2024 August 21, 2024 September 18, 2024
October 16, 2024 November 20, 2024 December 18, 2024
January 15, 2025 February 19, 2025 March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025 May 21, 2025 June 18, 2025
July 16, 2025 August 20, 2025 September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025 November 19, 2025 December 17, 2025
January 21, 2026 February 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026 May 20, 2026 June 17, 2026
July 15, 2026 August 19, 2026 September 16, 2026
October 21, 2026 November 18, 2026 December 16, 2026
Safety Planning
Safety plan, you ask?
A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that can help you avoid dangerous situations and know the best way to react when you’re in danger. If you’re experiencing abuse or are in an unhealthy relationship, creating a safety plan can be very helpful. Whether you decide to end the relationship or stay, it’s a good idea to empower yourself with the knowledge of how to act in different scenarios. It's important to have a plan in place. Depending on your situation, you might be planning to leave an abusive relationship, in the process of leaving or maybe you’ve already left. Or, maybe your friend or family member is experiencing abuse, and you are looking for ways to support them. Safety plans come in all shapes and sizes; they should be unique to the survivor’s needs in the moment. And remember, you can always contact us if you need help creating your own safety plan. Call 1-888-728-4535.
Scholarship
Blessing Our Women recognizes and honors our angels who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Our heart goes to every family devastated by this tragedy. As part of our mission we remember our memorial scholarship fund. Our scholarship is uniquely named after my own special angel.
Annual Retreats
Survivor Retreat ... 1st weekend in March starting 2022
Mother/Daughter Retreat (** Available in 2022 **)
Housing Assistance
**Available Soon** directly from our program but currently we can only offer referrals.
Speaking Engagements
If you would like to book Blessing Our Women, Inc. for speaking engagements, reach out to us at info@blessingourwomeninc.org
Domestic Violence Resources
There's so much help available. Here is a list of national/global resources. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
Louisiana Resources
Help Our Cause
Our mission is free. However, our resources are costly. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. We thank you in advance.
Our Partners
