Why Do We Volunteer?
Have you ever wondered-what makes people want to volunteer? We all live busy lives, so what really makes us want to take time out, or rather make time, for a higher purpose? 1. Paying it Forward In a world where it can be hard to ...
#ChooseToChallenge
International Women's day is March 8th, 2021, on this day we remember what our ancestors and women that have come before us have done for us; to be who we are today. This year we have decided to choose to challenge, not just individuals' political ...
Reflections on the Leadership Mentoring Session
The Mentoring Program at Women Accelerators features monthly group learning sessions in addition to pairing mentors with mentees for one on one personalized professional development. The session this month focused on LEADERSHIP. This panel style discussion featured three of our mentors who have much experience ...
Start 2021 on the Right Foot and put your Goals into Action
It is safe to say that 2020 was not what any of us expected. Many of us have overcome great things this year, but before 2020 leaves us, it is time to plan our success and what we will achieve in 2021! The best way ...
Fall Recipes
Women Accelerators is giving thanks and celebrating in different ways this year. Our extended family may not all be under one roof for the holidays, but we can still cook together and break bread virtually. Click here to see some of our favorite fall recipes ...
Here’s What You Need to Know About Environmental Justice
You may have started hearing the terms ‘environmental racism’ and ‘environmental justice’ more often recently. Maybe you’re hearing them for the first time. The concept of discrimination perpetrated through placing minority and low-income communities at greater environmental risk is what Kamala Harris was talking about ...
Women Accelerators receive Women Working Wonders Fund Grant
Lowell, MA – The Women Accelerators was awarded the Women Working Wonders Fund Grant in August 2020 to support their Accelerating Women Leadership Program. The objective of the Women Working Wonders Fund is to support organizations and activities that contribute to leadership development in girls ...
Race Around Us – Stop Ignoring It
I grew up white and privileged without realizing it until June 2020. I lived in a small town and went to a big high school. I went to football games and played sports. If you could look up a typical middle-class white female family of ...
The thing that major milestones have taught us
Life is not something we could be taught about. We can be warned, lectured and told about the experiences of our elders that have already gone through. With every day that passes and every new milestone I hit. I find that I carry those lessons ...
Using Quarantine to Your Advantage
When I was told that I had to come home for quarantine I was thrilled. I was going to use it to my advantage to broaden my horizons and learn new things I’ve been putting off. I wanted to add to my business by learning ...
