HOW Can Help

Here is a short description of what is meant by “Grocery & Personal Products.”

• Food pantry
• Personal products pantry
•  Assistance completing or renewing SNAP application for government food benefits
• Coordinate with local providers of free nutritious meals, as available

HOW provides the following financial assistance options to women living with limited incomes:

• Monthly stipend available to pay for alternative care treatment (e.g. massage, acupuncture, yoga etc.) or utilities
• Emergency assistance funds available on limited basis

COMPASS is our program for social engagement and wellness education. COMPASS services include:

• Monthly informal gatherings for coffee & conversation
• Occasional wellness programming
• One-on-one matching for peer support and companionship
• Here 4 You radio show on WOMR discussing topics related to wellness and well-being

Additional services provided by HOW are listed below:

• Assistance applying for disability, fuel assistance and other programs
• Coordinate with Cape Wellness Collaborative for yoga voucher
• Limited access to 2-hour housecleaning voucher
• Medical advocacy to local providers
• Coaching sessions to re-frame and reset goals