The Women's Resource Center

08/25/2026

A big thank you to Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service for supporting the Women’s Resource Center through their recent Clothing Swap! 💜

The event gave community members an opportunity to bring clean, gently used clothing, discover new-to-them styles, and help reduce textile waste—all while giving back. We’re so grateful that clothing remaining from the event was donated to the Women’s Resource Center to support the women we serve.

These donations help provide women in our community with clothing for work, interviews, everyday needs, and new beginnings. We’re grateful for community partners who find creative ways to make a difference while also promoting sustainability.

Thank you, Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Service, for thinking of WRC and the women in our community!

08/24/2026

⭐The 330th Edition of our WRC Resource Report is here. Check out: Complimentary Career Coaching, 2026 Entrepreneur Workshop Series CareerSource Suncoast, Hurricane Preparedness Event, Ask an Attorney Program, Easterseals Southwest Florida, Early Childhood & Special Needs Services and much more!

Each week, we share community resources, programs, events, and opportunities that support the women and families we serve. We hope these resources help you stay informed, connected, and empowered.

08/19/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for their continued support of the Women’s Resource Center! 💜

This summer, the Fellowship selected WRC as their nonprofit partner for two Sundays, generously donating their collections to support the women we serve. We were so grateful to receive a $500 check from their congregation!

We’re especially thankful for community partners like Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship who continue to believe in our mission year after year. Your generosity helps ensure women in our community have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to move forward and thrive.

Thank you for being part of the WRC community! 💜

08/19/2026

👜 Giving Back is in Style! 💙

Our amazing Unique Boutique volunteer Linda and Director of Retail & Clothing, Becky, picked up more than 100 beautiful handbags donated to support the Women’s Resource Center!

Through Brighton Collectibles The Mall At University Town Center Handbag Trade-In event, more than 150 handbags were donated in total, an incredible show of generosity that will help the women we serve feel confident and supported as they take their next steps.

A huge thank you to Brighton and everyone who donated for supporting WRC. We’re so grateful for community partners who help us empower women, one handbag at a time! 💕👜

08/18/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Rice's Appliance & Bedding Center for generously donating a refrigerator to our Bradenton office! 💙

This thoughtful donation makes a real difference for our wonderful staff at our Bradenton office. We’re incredibly grateful to local businesses like Rice’s Appliance & Bedding Center that choose to support the Women’s Resource Center and the people behind the work we do each day.

Thank you, Rice’s, for investing in our team and our community! 💙

08/10/2026

⭐The 329th SPECIAL Edition of our WRC Resource Report is here. Check out: Career Coaching Services, You Are Worthy – Life Enrichment Program, Remarkable Women | A Celebration of Progress & A Call to Action, Campaign School & Community Leadership Training, Second Chance Last Opportunity Community Resource Awareness Event, Afterschool Program 2026-27 Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Florida Department of Health (DOH) Swimming Lesson Voucher Program and much more!

Each week, we share community resources, programs, events, and opportunities that support the women and families we serve. We hope these resources help you stay informed, connected, and empowered.

08/06/2026

💜 We have an incredible community!

We’re honored to have been selected as the June recipient of WSNN’s A Helping Hand segment!

A heartfelt thank-you to Carl Reynolds Law for investing in local nonprofits and helping organizations like the Women’s Resource Center expand their reach and impact.

Through this partnership, WRC received donated airtime and promotional support, along with a generous $1,000 contribution to further our mission.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how WRC empowers women and strengthens families across our community and how each of us can make a difference through volunteering, donating, and spreading the word.

The Women’s Resource Center is a non-profit organization that provides critical programming to individuals in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Our programs include Mental Health & Wellness initiatives, resource counseling, financial and legal consultations, life skills coaching, career guidance, and s...

08/03/2026

⭐The 328th SPECIAL Edition of our WRC Resource Report is here. Check out: At the Women's Resource Center, we believe that informed and engaged communities are stronger communities. Civic participation is one of the many ways individuals can shape the future of their neighborhoods and advocate for the issues that matter most to them.

As the August Primary approaches, we encourage all eligible voters to learn about the candidates and races on their ballot, make a plan to vote, and have their voices heard. Check out voting resources in this week's Special Edition of the WRC Resource Report.

Your vote helps shapes our community. Join us August 18th at the polls!

At the Women's Resource Center, we believe that informed and engaged communities are stronger communities. Civic participation is one of the many ways individuals can shape the future of their neighborhoods and advocate for the issues that matter most to them. As the August Primary approaches, we en...

07/30/2026

A huge thank you to Brighton Collectibles The Mall At University Town Center and to our amazing community for your generosity! 💜👜

Our very own Becky Arpaia picked up the first load of donated handbags, and we're so grateful for the incredible support.

There's still time to participate! Now through August 9, bring any gently used handbag to Brighton to be donated to another woman in our community through the Women's Resource Center.

As a thank-you for your donation, you'll receive $25 or $50 off a new Brighton handbag (offer applies to qualifying purchases).

Together, we're helping women in our community feel supported, empowered, and cared for, one handbag at a time. 💜

07/27/2026

⭐The 327th Edition of our WRC Resource Report is here. Check out: Career Connections: Invest in Your Future with Coding Bootcamps at SCF, Ticket to Work Program CareerSource Suncoast, Remarkable Women | A Celebration of Progress & A Call to Action, Senior Friendship Centers Senior Health & Caregiver Support, Empath Tidewell Hospice Camp Blue Butterfly, and much more!

Each week, we share community resources, programs, events, and opportunities that support the women and families we serve. We hope these resources help you stay informed, connected, and empowered.