About Us

The L.I.F.T. Women’s Resource Center started in October of 1992 as a result of the mission work of women concerned with women in the community. It provides a life skills workshop series called the “Positive Change Project” to women in substance abuse recovery programs, living in domestic violence shelters and/or homeless shelters. Trained staff conduct workshops three days a week for women who are interested in learning coping and living skills. 95 percent of the women come from community-based shelters and treatment programs and 5 percent come on their own, often as a result of word of mouth or telephone referral. Women are provided transportation from their shelter and/or treatment center to space provided by Oak Grove A.M.E. Church and given continental breakfast and lunch, as well as valuable information for life skills development. Children are cared for on-site for those women who bring their children.

The Positive Change Project is the workshop curriculum used at the LWRC. The Hazelden based curriculum utilizes indigenous, leader-directed, small-group interaction (of approximately 20 women) to cover topics related to living and coping skills. Topics that influence women’s ability to seek and obtain employment, to understand and conduct personal financial management, to parent effectively and to understand risk-reduction behavior alternatives are all covered in the weekly workshop series.

Mission & Vision Statements

Mission Statement
The mission of the L.I.F.T. Women’s Resource Center is to provide women with life’s essential resources that empower and restore them as future leaders and contributing individuals in their home, workplace, and community.

Vision Statement
To be recognized by families, agencies, and the community, both in Southeastern Michigan and nationally as a premier center for innovative programming, resource training and best practices for women who are seeking assistance with day-to-day issues.