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Overcoming Barriers to Employment for Homeless Women

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Employment is one of the most effective pathways out of homelessness, but for many women, finding and keeping a job is an uphill battle. Homeless women face significant barriers to employment, such as a lack of stable childcare, limited job training, and unreliable transportation.

At Open Door Women’s Shelter, we help women overcome these barriers by offering resources like job readiness programs, access to transportation, and networking opportunities with local employers. But the challenges don’t stop there. Women also face discrimination in the workforce, often due to the stigma associated with homelessness.


Providing stable employment opportunities is key to helping women regain their independence. When women have access to job training, childcare, and supportive employers, they can rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.


How You Can Help:

  • Support job training and employment programs for homeless women.

  • Advocate for companies to create inclusive hiring practices for homeless individuals.

  • Donate to shelters that provide career resources and transportation assistance.


By investing in women’s economic security, we can help them break free from the cycle of homelessness and create lasting change.


About Open Door Women’s Shelter: 

Open Door Women’s Shelter is dedicated to providing safe temporary housing for women and their children experiencing homelessness. The shelter connects its residents with essential skills and community resources, enabling them to transition into long-term, stable housing.


For media inquiries, please contact: Laurie Stewart, Executive Director Open Door Women’s Shelter 252-833-8514 opendoorccnc@gmail.com


To learn more about Open Door Women's Shelter and how you can support our ongoing efforts, please visit our website at www.opendoornc.org.




 

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