Learning there is no "I" in "WE"...
The purpose of Women Enuff, Inc ("WE") is to empower teenage girls and women to realize their own self-worth. Advance the impact of women in difficult situations by educating, advocating, and acting as a resource to its members; and in general, to work to improve the quality of our society. "WE" is a registered Charitable Organization through the Illinois Attorney Generals Office of Lisa Madigan. We are in the process of becoming a 501(c)3 entity although as many of you may know it is a rather extensive and expensive process. With "WE" just becoming established in late April 2009, it has become a difficult task but never thought to be impossible. So, point being is that we are definitely working toward becoming a 501(c)3 entity sooner rather than later.
*Women Enuff, Inc is in need of community Sponsors*
Keywords: women, teens, empowerment, self-worth, goals, achieve
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Women Enuff ("WE") was established in late April 2009 through the State of Illinois in the County of Lake.
What is your primary product or service?
Women Enuff is directed toward women and teen girls to help them succeed in the goals that they have set forth for themselves by educating, advocating and being as a resource to those seeking it.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have always been interested in this line of business because I was once on the other side and needed an organization such as this but could never find one. I was a mother at the age of 14 years old and struggled to be where I am today. We have all been at the stage in our life where we just felt as if life was no longer important and didn't really know our reason for being. Many of us had friends to see us through our disturbing thoughts and help us make the right choice to keep on going on strong. They helped us realize our own self-worth. We have come to realize that we are not the only women in the world who goes through what we do. But the only difference is, we had friends to help us through. There are women all over the world who feel that life is just not of importance anymore. My goal as founder of Women Enuff, Inc is to give women the hope they need before they get to that destructive stage in their lives and take action on their thoughts. We want all women to know their self worth. We want to give women who feel as if they have nothing, the hope that they need to keep going strong. Nobody can give a woman more encouragement than women whom have been in the same place that other women are just now experiencing and sharing their story of having made it through. We want to embrace these women and let them feel the real bond and importance of a friend.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I have been in the situation in which these women and teen girls are in now... You cannot teach someone else how to avoid a certain path unless you yourself have already lived it and can explain to them why not to take that path.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
At the present time, there is only one Women Enuff location but as we continue to grow I am looking to expand throughout the Lake County Vicinity.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, Money Order and Credit Card through Paypal.
Which areas do you service?
Women and teen girl services (wide ranged)
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Deidra Collins - President/Founder
Iris Livingston - Director of Operations
What are your hours of operation?
Whenever you are in need, we are here!!!
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That "WE" have in some way, shape or form impacted their lives for the better!