The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, Jr. Center for Advancement is an outreach program of Sharing Hope Ministry. It is a hub where women can access resources to assist in establishing a stable lifestyle and a positive support system.
We provide emergency food, clothing, and hygiene items for qualifying women in our community. Pantry/Closet hours are by appointment only. Call 806-358-7803 to see if you qualify.
Educational and life skills classes and workshops are available free of charge, including WOMEN ONLY GED classes and basic skills computer classes. We have a 12 station computer lab open for women for job searches and educational purposes. We also have information on other resources available to in our area. We hope to help women break the chains of incarceration, addiction, abuse and instead learn to live healthy, productive and Godly lives.
We provide emergency food, clothing, and hygiene items for qualifying women in our community. Pantry/Closet hours are by appointment only. Call 806-358-7803 to see if you qualify.
Educational and life skills classes and workshops are available free of charge, including WOMEN ONLY GED classes and basic skills computer classes. We have a 12 station computer lab open for women for job searches and educational purposes. We also have information on other resources available to in our area. We hope to help women break the chains of incarceration, addiction, abuse and instead learn to live healthy, productive and Godly lives.
Are you a post- offending or at-risk woman looking for help?
Whether you were just released or if you have been out for a while and find yourself in a crisis situation, we are here to help YOU!
Call 806-358-7803 if you are in need of emergency food, clothing, or hygiene items.
Check out the calendar below to see upcoming classes or events.
Call 806-358-7803 if you are in need of emergency food, clothing, or hygiene items.
Check out the calendar below to see upcoming classes or events.
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS:
- ONGOING Women Only GED Classes – In partnership with Amarillo College. Instructor taught classes Tuesday and Thursday morning 9-11:30 am or Tuesday and Thursday evening 5:30-7:30 pm. Call for more information on this free service.
- ONGOING Basic Skills Computer Classes – In partnership with Goodwill Industries. This 7 week course includes fundamentals of computer function, Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outook), Internet usage, cyber-security and applying to jobs online. Every woman that completes the course is eligible to receive a free refurbished computer courtesy First Baptist Church’s Computer Ministry. Space is extremely limited. Call to register for our next session beginning on May 31st.
- MAY 4 Beginner Gardening Class: Come Grow With Us! – Presented by Susan Hill and her team of gardeners at the 7th Street Garden of Hope. Learn to plant your own raised bed or container garden. Some seeds, plants and container available while supplies last. Come grow your own vegetables, herbs and flowers. 1:00-3:00 pm Call for more details or to register for this free class 806-358-7803.
- MAY 11 GED Graduation Celebration – Join us as we celebrate the ladies who have completed their GED this year. 2pm-4pm at Washington Avenue Christian Church, 3800 S. Washington, Amarillo TX RSVP by May 7th to 806-358-7803
- June 1 Mental Health Series - Memory Strategies for the Overloaded Brain – Presented by Linda Montgomery, retired psychologist and Certified Life Coach. No matter what stage of life we are in we all struggle to remember those important things. Whether you are preparing for a test or just trying to remember where you left your keys, Linda can equip you with strategies and techniques to help. 1:00-3:00 pm. Call for registration 806-358-7803
- JUNE 29 Handy Gal 101 Workshop – Presented by Cadre Fuller Construction and the Amarillo Fire Department. This workshop will answer all your questions about basic home maintenance, weatherizing, plumbing, fire and electrically safety plus more. 9:00am - 12:00pm
- July 27 Powderpuff Mechanics Workshop – Presented by various car care experts. This hands on workshop will teach women about basic car maintenance and safety. 9:00-11:00am
- Aug 10 Make the Bounty Last! Workshop – How to safely preserve and store fresh foods from the garden. Presented by Brittani Hinders, HPFB Nutrition Educator. This hands on workshop will teach women how to Make the Bounty Last from their home garden or the 7th Street Garden of Hope. 1-3pm Call for more information 806-358-7803
- SEPT. 24 STYLED FOR SUCCESS! EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR THE WORKPLACE CONFERENCE – Presented by Lindsey Murphy with Education Credit Union, Workforce Solutions, Goodwill Industries and some of the top professionals in our area. This conference will include interpersonal communication and interview techniques, resume building, career exploration along with mock interviews. Each woman will receive a complete interview outfit along with accessories. 9am-2pm at the Civic Center Heritage and Regency Rooms. Watch for registration details.
Volunteer opportunities for The Lucille and Leo Caiafa, jr. Center for Advancement
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"I don't have the time to volunteer, how else can I help?"You can help by donating basic needs supplies. Most recently released women are left with only the clothes on their back. By providing basic clothing, food, and hygiene items we are able to remove some obstacles so these women can focus on their next steps to stability.
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