We will share with you The Ophelia Project vision, how we got started, our mission and goals, what exactly we do, and how you can do it too.  You will leave with tools for creating a community buzz, ways to get yourself organized, how to get start-up funding, and some ideas of low to no-cost programs you can do right now!  The weekend will also be a great opportunity to meet other like-minded individuals and share your own visions and thoughts.

Next Wo/Men With Vision Retreat:

February 10 - 12, 2006 at the Chautauqua Institution in Western NY

Registration Deadline: January 18, 2006

Click here to download a brochure

Click here to download a registration form

Call The Ophelia Project toll-free at 1-888-256-KIDS for more information or email Mary Anderson, Sister Project Coordinator, at manderson@opheliaproject.org.

National Family Week 2005 will take place from November 20-26 and is made possible through the efforts of The Alliance of Children and Families and the support of the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

National Family Week was started in 1968 by Indianapolis school teacher and administrator, Sam Wiley, who wanted to provide Americans with the opportunity to support strong families. Official legislation was passed to recognize the week of Thanksgiving as National Family Week.

This year's theme is Connections Count, and is focused on creating "positive relationships within and among families, as well as support from community networks and institutions." The Points of Light Foundation has designated Saturday, November 19, 2005 as National Family Volunteer Day, and is "designed to showcase the benefits of families working together, to introduce community service, and to volunteer as a family."

The Ophelia Project encourages you and your loved ones to participate in National Family Week. To learn more about what's happening in your community, click here.