Helping Our Women

Summer Party Auction
2022-07-19 - 2022-07-22
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Flint Sparks, PhD - "Softening The Barriers to Love - A Zen Perspective"
2022-07-06 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | St. Mary of the Harbor, 517 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657
2022 Summer Salon Series – Flint Sparks

Annual Meeting & Celebrating Ann Maguire
2022-06-30 17:30 - 19:00
Ann Maguire, advocate and activist, will be honored by HOW’s Board of Directors at our Annual Meeting.

Join us on Thursday, June 30th at Provincetown Inn from 5:30 – 7pm for appetizers, drinks (cash bar), and speakers honoring Ann Maguire and her dedication to this community.

Community Drum Circle
2022-06-28 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-06-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Preservation Hall, 335 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA, 02667
Helping Our Women is excited to invite Outer Cape residents to participate in our Community Drum Circle! Everyone in the community is welcome to attend – please click on the link below to register in advance as we have a limited number of drums available. If you have your own djembe drum, please consider bringing it with you!

Register Here to Reserve Your Spot!

Why should you join our drum circle?
Have fun, destress, and build community! Learning and sharing music is a great way to build social connection. Drumming has also been shown to decrease inflammation, anxiety, and stress – it’s a great way to have some fun and heal your body and mind at the same time! Come boost your immune system and meet new people!

More Important Information

You can register for one, two, three or four sessions.
Each session will be led by drummer Sam Holmstock and held in the backyard garden at Preservation Hall in Wellfleet. If it rains, the program will be moved to Preservation Hall’s indoor Geiger Hall space.
This program is free for clients and volunteers of Helping Our Women with a $5 suggested donation for the general public.

If you have any questions or are experiencing any issues completing the registration form, please contact Elise at elise@helpingourwomen.org or call the Helping Our Women office at 508-487-4357.

Preservation Hall: 335 Main Street | Wellfleet MA | 02667 | 508.349.1800. Please check Preservation Hall’s website for the most current COVID policy: https://www.wellfleetpreservationhall.org/

Parking: Public parking is available on the street (no resident permit required), in the parking lot directly across from the Hall (3 hour seasonal time restriction), and in the parking lot behind Town Hall. Please read all posted signage.

Meet our Community Drum Circle Facilitator, Sam Holmstock!

Sam Holmstock is one of the co-founders of the world fusion ensemble, ENTRAIN, and performed with this incredible group of talented musicians for 20 years. In addition to his work with ENTRAIN, Sam has had the honor of playing music with artists such as Babatunde Olatunji, Bo Diddley, Gil Scott-Heron, Kate and James Taylor, Bob Weir, and even Bill Clinton.
A Berklee grad, Sam is currently on the faculty of Cotuit Center for the Arts and brings therapeutic drumming to many special needs communities via his organization Drum Strategies For Healing. Drum Strategies For Healing serves Autistic Adults, Memory Care patients, Teens at risk and involved in the Juvenile Justice System, PTSD Vets and the brain injured among others.
https://samholmstockdrumming.com/

Free Workshop at Truro Public Library
2022-06-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Truro Public Library, 7 Standish Way, North Truro, MA, 02652, United States
Helping Our Women to offer free workshops on “Balancing Change & Managing Life Transitions” this spring.
In the wake of the pandemic, many of us had to make major life adjustments. Join HOW Executive Director, Gwynne Guzzeau, for an interactive workshop where you will learn tools to manage the change events in your life so, they don’t manage you.
The workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 16th from 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the Truro Public Library.
One of the goals of HOW is to inspire and educate women to take control of their healthcare, well-being, and diverse needs. Whether your transition is personal or professional, you are invited to attend.
Reserve your spot here or call HOW today at 508-487-4357 for additional information.

Sisters In The Name of Love: Drag Show Benefit
2022-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Paramount at The Crown & Anchor, 247 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA, 02657
Join HOW and AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod at the Crown & Anchor in Provincetown!

The lovely Queens – hosted by Anita Cocktail and Miller Brooks – will be leading an evening of song and dance to benefit our two local organizations.

The show starts at 7:30pm with doors opening at 7pm. There’s just a $10 cover, but don’t forget to bring some extra cash

Spring Personal Care Product Pantry Drive
2022-05-27 - 2022-06-02
bwell and HOW are hosting a Spring Personal Product Pantry Drive! We will be collecting donations for HOW’s Personal Product Pantry from May 27 – June 2.
In addition to the services we provide for women with chronic illness on the Outer Cape, HOW operates a Food and Personal Care Products Pantry – open to anyone in need from Eastham to Provincetown.
While SNAP helps address food insecurity – a major challenge in our rural community – these benefits don’t cover essential non-food items such as toothpaste, menstrual pads, bath soap, and household cleaner.
Together with your support, we can provide these items to help ease the burden of cost, transportation, and worry that may come with chronic illness or economic hardship.
Your donations help make it possible for us to offer these items to those in need!
Come say hello! We’ll be at a table with a basket for donations on the following days:
Friday, May 27:

Firehouse at 254 Commercial Street, near Town Hall in Provincetown from 10am-4pm
bwell at 220 Commercial Street in Provincetown from 2pm-4pm

Saturday, May 28:

Stop and Shop at 56 Shank Painter Road in Provincetown from 11am-1pm
bwell from 2pm-4pm

Tuesday, May 31:

Eastham Library at 190 Samoset Rd #3145, Eastham from 10am-12pm
Truro Library at 7 Standish Way, North Truro from 2pm-4pm

Baskets for donated items will also be set out at bwell, HOW, Eastham Library, and Truro Library from May 27 – June 2.

Most Requested Items:

Toilet Paper (individual rolls)
Facial Tissue
Deodorant
Menstrual Pads & Tampons
Adult Diapers
Denture Cream
Dental Floss
Contact Solution
Shampoo / Conditioner
Body Wash / Soap
Body Lotion
Liquid Hand Soap
Toothbrush / Toothpaste
Eco-friendly Dish & Laundry Detergent
Eco-friendly All-purpose Cleaner
*Unopened, fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and naturally formulated products are greatly appreciated!*

The HOWIES - Awards for Helping Our Women's Inspirational & Exceptional Supporters
2022-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Zoom
You are invited to celebrate the HOWIES with us on May 24th at 3:00 PM as we honor our most important asset our volunteers.
This event will be held on Zoom here.
RSVP today! Email Lisa@helpingourwomen.org

Free Grief Group for Women
2022-05-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-13 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-05-06 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-04-28 10:30 - 12:00
We’re doing it again! After a tremendously successful run in Wellfleet this winter, HOW has partnered with Sharing Kindness again to host another group for Outer Cape residents this spring.
Open to any woman, person who identifies as a woman or non-binary person looking for support after the death of a loved one, this group begins April 28 and runs until May 26.
These are weekly peer-support sessions facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker. Sessions run from 10:30am – 12pm for five weeks at a private location in Provincetown.
Have questions? Want to sign up? Call the HOW office to let us know you’re interested: 508-487-4357. The Sharing Kindness facilitator will call you to talk about the group and help you determine if it’s a good fit for you.

Free Workshop at Eastham Public Library
2022-05-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Eastham Public Library, 190 Samoset Rd #3145, Eastham, MA, 02642
Helping Our Women to offer free workshops on “Balancing Change & Managing Life Transitions” this May.
In the wake of the pandemic, many of us had to make major life adjustments. Join HOW Executive Director, Gwynne Guzzeau, for an interactive workshop where you will learn tools to manage the change events in your life so, they don’t manage you.
The workshops are scheduled for Thursday, May 12th from 10:30 – 12:00 PM at the Eastham Public Library or Thursday, May 19th from 10:30 – 12:00 PM at the Truro Public Library.
One of the goals of HOW is to inspire and educate women to take control of their healthcare, well-being, and diverse needs. Whether your transition is personal or professional, you are invited to attend.
Call HOW today at 508-487-4357 to reserve your spot or for additional information.

Walking Group: Beech Forest
2021-12-23 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-12-16 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-12-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-12-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-11 11:30 - 12:30, 2021-11-04 11:30 - 12:30 and 2 more dates
Looking for an excuse to get outside? Meet us every Thursday at 11:30 am for a walk at Beech Forest in Provincetown. Joan Nagle will lead us as we spend the first half walking in meditative silence and the rest of the time chatting with fellow HOW community members. This is a weekly walk!

"Souper" Saturday - SKIP Benefit
2021-12-04 11:30 - 14:30 | Tin Pan Alley, 269 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA, 02657
The Soup Kitchen In Provincetown (SKIP) will host its annual “Souper” Saturday lunch on December 4, from 11:30am until 2:30pm, at Tin Pan Alley, 269 Commercial Street, Provincetown. For $8 per serving, the public is invited to enjoy a 12-ounce cup of hot, hearty soup provided by one of more than 30 local restaurants and other businesses. A cash bar will be open and piano entertainment provided.
Takeaway quarts of cold soup will be available for $15 just steps away at the Firehouse, 254 Commercial Street, where SKIP merchandise such as T-shirts and mugs will also be available for sale.
“‘Souper’ Saturday is a popular annual event, and it brings SKIP much-needed funding to help our volunteers operate this remarkable community resource,” said Philip Franchini, chairperson of the SKIP board of directors.
“It’s also a great way to get into the spirit of the season of giving.”

HOW is a proud supporter of SKIP and the tremendous work they do to feed the people of Provincetown… including our staff!

About SKIP
From November through April, SKIP serves hot, nutritious meals weekdays at the Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shank Painter Road. SKIP meals, served from 12:30pm until 1:30pm are free of charge and open to anyone in the community. The soup kitchen estimates it will serve more than 15,000 meals during its current season.
“Our lunches can assist people on fixed incomes and help fill the gap in a winter economy that stretches the budgets of those with seasonal employment,” said Mark Bjorstrom, SKIP’s vice-chairperson and treasurer. “Besides offering a place for the delicious food our volunteers prepare and serve, SKIP helps build a sense of community, which is particularly important during the winter months when people sometimes feel isolated.”
Those unable to attend “Souper” Saturday who’d like to offer their support may send a tax-deductible donation to SKIP at PO Box 538, Provincetown, MA 02657, Attn: “Souper.” Donations may also be made via the website skipfood.org. SKIP is a registered 501 © (3) non-profit corporation.
Press Contact: Philip Franchini, SKIP Chairperson, pfranchini@aol.com, 516-606-4065, skipfood.org

GivingTuesday at HOW
2021-11-30
This year, Helping Our Women is taking part in GivingTuesday, the global generosity movement on November 30. Join hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. The team at HOW is encouraging our community members to join in and do good!

What exactly does this mean? On November 30, we want to see how much we can grow Helping Our Women in just one day. We even have a donor willing to MATCH any donation up to $20,000!

Whether you make a donation, sign up to volunteer, or reach out to connect with a current HOW client, everyone has something to give this GivingTuesday.

Add GivingTuesday to Your Calendar

Personal Care Products Drive 10/22 - 29
2021-10-22 - 2021-10-29
Helping Our Women and bwell will be hosting a personal care products drive from 10/22 – 10/29 to stock the personal pantry at HOW. We will be collecting soap and body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, and toilet paper.
We will also be hosting a tag-a-friend contest on Instagram! Stay tuned to see what you could win!
Personal care items for donation can be dropped off at the Eastham library, Eastham Superette, Provincetown Library, Provincetown Stop & Shop, bwell or HOW!
If you’re in P-Town, you can also stop by on Friday 10/22 to see us in person at bwell or Firehouse or on Saturday, 10/23 at Stop and Shop.

Why are we holding a personal care drive? These particular items are not covered by SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) and the need for no-cost personal care products has only increased since the pandemic began. HOW helps fill that gap by keeping the personal care products pantry stocked and available to all community members on the Outer Cape. Thank you for supporting our program!
