Women Under Construction Network

Power Tool Socials

Women in Alabama experience the highest rates in the nation as victims of domestic violence; they rank among the nation’s highest rates for stress, diabetes, heart disease, and breast cancer. As women face life-threatening illnesses, divorce, single parenting, and changing family dynamics, societal circumstances force them to take on new challenges at home. Women are assuming non-traditional roles that help maintain overall stability in the home, such as home repair.

These combined issues became the driving force for Women Under Construction Network: Power Tool Socials series, which has served over 2,000 women. Our purpose is to bring women of all ages, nationalities and socio-economic backgrounds together to Educate, Motivate, Inspire and Empower them to Repair their homes, Build their families and careers, and most importantly themselves, through a constellation of information, networking, and fun. This life-changing series is remarkably unique and presents an exciting and fresh approach to bringing women together using actual tools and applying corresponding life parallels. The Power Tool Social events also provide a respite, a place to be revived and refreshed, and a place to rebuild the elements of broken lives. From its inception in 2014, the number of women served by the Women Under Construction Network Power Tool Socials has steadily improved.

Past topics include:

From Stuck to Unstoppable
What Turns You On?
The Drill
Toolbox Check Up
The Renovation
10 Before Bed
The Washing Machine
Home Inspection
Built to Last

WUCNetwork

Programs & Services

IBUILD-U-niversity (IBUILD-U)

College Student Program

IBUILD-U-niversity was a pilot program initially offered at Virginia College. This program provided a Tools for Success curriculum to encourage and support students as they navigate challenges associated with college life.

This program is currently being offered at Miles College and serves over 100 college women. The IBUILD-U program will expand to other colleges throughout the state of Alabama. For more information, contact us at support@wucnetwork.org.

Testimonials

"… I loved the "Measuring Yourself" topic. I feel I needed to hear what she had to say, because at the end of the day what matters is what we think about ourselves!"

"Very inspiring. Uplifting. Made me think of my short and long term goals."

"This woman is so encouraging. I can tell she enjoys her job and she's great at it." I feel like she helps our department a lot. Thank you.”

"This session we had today made me realize that I'm not a failure, that I could be someone special in life. Just because I am gay, I don't have to be ashamed of who I am, because my real family disowned me. I love the session because every month it helps me to move on. It really opens me up."

"Very helpful, helps me open up. Shellie was really helpful and had helpful info."

"Very good for coming to terms with internal emotions."

"She makes me think about my actions more. She affects my life in a positive way."

"Great class. Love everything about empowering each other."

"Love how she explains things...such an inspiring influence. Want to see her so much more."

"Very helpful. I wish I currently had the courage to participate, but my life hasn't been in sync lately. Maybe next time."

"Can we have more classes, longer classes?"

"I have opened up so much. I love being able to talk and not worry about it going elsewhere."

"I think it should last longer. We have fun with the topics, but don't have enough time to talk it through."

"I enjoy the encouragement. Please see about more time."

"She is in tune with us and she demonstrates very well…very understanding and helpful."

"She was very enthusiastic and fun. This was a great way to kick-start thinking of new things!”