http://community.nicic.org/search/SearchResults.aspx?o=DateDescending&tag=What+I+learn+of+my+sister&orTags=0Search results matching tag 'What I learn of my sister'en-USCommunityServer 2007.1 SP1 (Build: 30415.43)http://community.nicic.org/forums/p/1580/2475.aspx#2475Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:14:23 GMT26cc0436-63b6-4ef3-9d43-d8006bc9b9ca:2475Cate<p>Hi - I live in western Massachusetts.&nbsp; There are a group of 20 women who are collaborating with me to create an intentional community that will provide accomodations for women leaving prison who need a place to go.&nbsp; Our intention is to develop a safe community where women can come and do some or all of the following:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;start/continue a 12-Step recovery program</li><li>have their basic needs met, food, shelter, clothing</li><li>continue their education (if needed) GED, college courses</li><li>learn other skills</li><ul><li>computer training</li><li>&nbsp;auto mechanics</li><li>carpentry</li><li>farming</li><li>landscaping</li><li>animal husbandry</li><li>etc.</li></ul><li>explore&nbsp;spiritual development</li><li>reunite with families</li><li>etc</li></ul><p>&nbsp;I am looking for others who have experience in developing a community such as this so that we can learn from you.&nbsp; I&#39;d also like to share ideas and experineces on what works and what doesn&#39;t as we move forward with this.</p><p>Thank you, Cate</p>