The office was founded in April of '91, and I came as the mainstay person in October of '92. Rebecca Gordon is the acting director. Our main functions are support and advocacy. And our office is an entry point for adult students.
People can come in to check out a book, relax.
We're going to repeat some of our most successful programs, like 'Reclaiming the Lost Self,' a two-part workshop on self esteem, and our credit counseling program. She'd be someone who could identify with both children and women. I was chosen this year as the regional representative for Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. It's a two-year term, and we're having our first meeting in October. Most of the people who are coming are from new centers, so I want to give them information on how to keep the center going, fundraising, those types of things.