The Women's Care Center held a "Hog Heaven Barbeque" at the First Baptist Church of Bartow on Friday, March 19th. All proceeds were used to purchase pantry and personal hygiene items.
The $7 lunch included barbecued pulled pork, baked bean, coleslaw, roll, bundt cake desserts and a drink. Curly Tails Barbeque and Mosaic sponsored the event and the turnout was incredible!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
History
The Women's Care Center was founded as an outreach ministry of Bartow's First Baptist Church Christian Action Committee. In 1992, the Christian Action Corporation, doing business as the Women's Care Center, was incorporated and opened its doors on Hendry Avenue to the first residents in 1993.
In 2002, a home on Boulevard Street was provided by First Baptist Church. In 2003, a new state-of-the-art facility was added to the home. Funds for this construction came from local citizens and churches, The Williams Company and Polk County government.
The Women's Care Center has become a community project and is a member agency of the United Way of Central Florida. It now operates with its own board of Directors whose members are dedicated to the mission of providing safe shelter for women and their children in need.
The geographic spread of residents includes Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Mulberry, Polk City, as well as 17 states, Trinidad and Nigeria. The Center offers accommodations for 14+ people and includes kitchen and dining facilities, staff offices, housemother's quarters, a children's playroom, porches, play yard, picnic and barbecue areas.
The Women's Care Center provides a home-like atmosphere made possible in part by donations from local businesses, civic organizations and individuals.
In 2002, a home on Boulevard Street was provided by First Baptist Church. In 2003, a new state-of-the-art facility was added to the home. Funds for this construction came from local citizens and churches, The Williams Company and Polk County government.
The Women's Care Center has become a community project and is a member agency of the United Way of Central Florida. It now operates with its own board of Directors whose members are dedicated to the mission of providing safe shelter for women and their children in need.
The geographic spread of residents includes Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Eagle Lake, Fort Meade, Mulberry, Polk City, as well as 17 states, Trinidad and Nigeria. The Center offers accommodations for 14+ people and includes kitchen and dining facilities, staff offices, housemother's quarters, a children's playroom, porches, play yard, picnic and barbecue areas.
The Women's Care Center provides a home-like atmosphere made possible in part by donations from local businesses, civic organizations and individuals.
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