Author: Wendy Austin

How to Prepare Young People For Adult Life There’s no manual to being an adult. While there are a few commonalities, like paying taxes and securing employment, everyone’s path is different.  As parents, one of your main responsibilities is preparing your children for the challenges and opportunities that await them in adulthood. The foundation laid […]

How Donations to WFC Can Help Community Development The importance of giving back cannot be understated. No matter how small the wiggle room in your budget is, you have the power to make a difference and improve someone else’s life.  As they say, charity begins at home. When you contribute locally, you can see the […]

The Impact of ESL Classes What is an ESL Program? An ESL program, short for English as a Second Language, is a learning program designed to help non-English speaking adults acquire practical conversational English skills. It is primarily used to equip learners with the ability to effectively engage themselves as they interact with the community […]

Why Most Sexual Assaults Are Not Reported Sexual violence is more pervasive than most people realize. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), 891 Americans are victims of sexual assault daily in 2021. And yet, the BJS records show only about 21.5% of victims reported these crimes to the police (Table 4). This article […]

Sexual assault is a grave problem that can occur to anyone, regardless of age, orientation, or gender identity. Although talks about sexual assault usually center on women as the victims, it is important to draw attention to men as sexual assault victims. Why Is It Important to Be Aware of This Issue? Principally, it dispels […]

How Can Employment Training Increase Opportunities? Even with all of the opportunities in the world today, many adults are still at a disadvantage when it comes to finding a good job they like and want to excel at. WFC’s Open DOHR programs offer employment training that will provide life skills as well as job training […]