ABOUT WIW
Women Inspiring Women to Flourish Together is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to WIW/GTT are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. WIW was incorporated in May 2016, by Janet Viers, to provide Life skills training and assistance to women and girls of all nationalities, with a special focus on our at-risk populations.
OUR MISSION
Women Inspiring Women is an organization whose mission is to provide programs and services to women of all ages in underserved communities. Our goal is to strengthen self-confidence and leadership skills that would prepare them for personal, career, and economic success.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a society where women of all ages are highly educated and developed to their full potential. This includes social skills, emotional intelligence, strong decision-makers, financial stability, and health awareness.
We empower girls ages 7 through 18 with leadership skills.
We inspire women and girls to be goal setters and follow through. We assist women, girls, and families in emergency situations. We teach skills to help them market their business.
Our goal is to promote! We're leaving the principles of “HAND OUT” to “HAND UP” we want every recipient to have skin in the game making them even more invested in their successes by the Grace of God. We do so much more……
PROGRAMS &
ASSISTANCE OFFERED
Programs:
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Bible and Financial Literacy
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Job Readiness
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Mental Health Support
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GED Practice Test
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Provide mentorship for women of all ages and for girls grades 2nd - 12th.
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Tutoring
Must Qualify For Assistance:
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Assist families with food, eviction notices, utility bills, rent, and emergency situations.
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Assist with a deposit on a place to live.
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We occasionally provide transportation to doctor appointments and work.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE?
We host a Daughter of the King Tea, to allow the women and girls to dress up and feel as though they are daughters of the King. They are royal and loved. We offer back to school cash vouchers for families that qualify. We allow working women that can drive a six month loaner car to get back and forth to work. We didn't stop meeting during the pandemic, we switch to classes and training via zoom.
All women and girls have the opportunity to attend our core curriculum of 60 hours of classroom work. Each will earn a certificate of completion.
Our Core Curriculum:
Dress For Success
Life Skills
WOMEN INSPIRING WOMEN
CORE VALUES
Accountability
Everyone takes responsibility for their actions and attitude.
Integrity
Everyone is comfortable, respected and included. We are passionate about what we do. We are open and honest in all characteristics of our work. We act as good stewards of the organization’s resources.
Ethics
Acting responsibly toward the communities in which we serve and for the benefit of the communities that we serve. Treat every individual with dignity and respect; acting honestly, truthfully and with integrity in all our transactions and dealings.
Innovation
We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity, and change.
Respect
We believe every woman has the right to be treated with fairness and dignity. Everyone is safe so we can accomplish great things.
Creativity
Real change and growth cannot occur unless we are open to considering new ideas. Fresh concepts are always welcome and will be treated with the utmost respect.
Empowerment
We believe every woman is unique and powerful in her own right. We ensure women and girls have the support and flexibility they need to be effective leaders.
Learning & Improving
We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn. We reflect on our experiences to learn and grow.
MEET OUR TEAM
JANET LIGHTFOOT VIERS
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Janet Viers is the founder of Women Inspiring Women to Flourish Together, a non-profit organization that equips women to pursue their dreams and flourish together.
KAYLA OWENS
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Hi all! My name is Kayla Owens and I serve on the WIW board as the Program Director. I have lived in Decatur all my life aside from the 4 years I studied at Troy University, where I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and promotions.
MIRANDA BREEDING
BOARD MEMBER
My name is Miranda Breeding. I am 33 years old and a mother of two remarkable children Lilah Grace Wyatt who is 14 years old and Jernauess Isaiah Allen who is 12 years old.
JOHNETTA VIERS
DIRECTOR OF GIRL TALK
My name is Johnetta Viers and I am a Notary Loan Signing Agent, Business Consultant, a Surgical Technologist, and wear many other hats in my community.
MITAL MODI
CHAIR OF BOARD
A native of the State of Gujarat, India, Ms. Mital Modi immigrated with her family to the United States in 1997. Ms. Modi learned English while attending Grissom High School and graduated with an Advanced Diploma speaking five languages including: Hindi, Gujarati, American Sign Language, Spanish, and English.
OREAN EDWARDS
VOLUNTEER
My name is Orean Edwards, the youngest of 18 siblings, married to my wonderful husband Lee,
for 39 years this March, 2021.
LAROSA DAVIS
BOARD MEMBER
My name is LaRosa Davis I love GOD, I'm a board member and mentor of WIW and a service assistant on my job also.
EVANGELINE BANKS
BOARD MEMBER
My name is Evangeline Banks, I am a retiree from General Motors. I have three wonderful children and seven beautiful grandchildren.
