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GEEZ LOUISE! 515 – 28 th Street Des Moines, Iowa www.geezlouise.org 515-418-3354 [email protected]

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GEEZ LOUISE!

515 – 28th StreetDes Moines, Iowa

www.geezlouise.org515-418-3354

[email protected]

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Creating Change through

Sisterhood and Feminism

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Create shared powerLearn skills

Find BalanceChange the world

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Values that Guide our Work

• Feminism• Safety• Honesty• Female responsive programming• Strength-based programming

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NEEDS

There is great need for safe places as

derogatory statements,

harassment, and abuse occur every

day.

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FEMINISMThe movement

for social, political

and economic equality

of men and women

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GEEZ Louise offers a variety

of opportunities…

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Individual Counseling

• to help support relationships

• to talk out issues • to look for solutions

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Group Work

• to learn new skills • to learn from other’s

experiences • to form new relationships• to create a sisterhood with

other women of all ages

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Spiritual and Strength building Opportunities

• to find balance • to create wholeness • develop self-confidence

• build awareness

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Community Events

• to expand experiences

• to learn new things• to participate in social change

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Create Shared Power

• Youth/adult partnership• Feminist Book Club• Alternative Magazine• Lively Conversations• Practice Feminism

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Learn Skills

• Girls Self-Efficacy Training• Yes, You Can!• Creative Arts/Drama• Self-defense • Communication Skills• Negotiation Skills• Sisterhood Skills

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Find Balance

• Tai-Chi• Team Building• Labyrinths• Esoteric Healing• Past Life Regressions• Meditation• Self-Care

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Change the World

• Voice at the Table• Advocacy• Community Awareness

Events• Practice Sisterhood Daily• Training/Consultation

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How you can help?

• Practice Sisterhood Daily• Donate time and/or money• Visit our website• Attend Community Events• Support the women and girls in

your life• Speak out against sexism, racism

and homophobia