The History of The Women’s Resource Center of Manatee

Last Year	4045 women of Manatee County attended our programs 4217 called for information 1481 came to the Center for help and 1390 were given referrals to other agencies for assistance
2005	In 2005, a dream came true and we opened our own upscale clothing boutique, Restyled Rags in Jennings Arcade, 417 12 th St W. Bradenton, FL.
2001	After working hard to renovate and preserve the history of our new home, we were able to relocate to our new building in February of 2001.
1999	By 1999 we were able to purchase our first permanent facility.
1996	we received our first county grant for our Smart Women's Program, established a computer lab on-site and offered weekly classes. We opened the Career Closet on-site and offered business clothing that was donated by the women in our community.
1992	Southeast Bank/Downtown donated office space to the Women's Resource Center and thus began the referral aspect of the agency. After hundreds of referrals, WRC moved into a small rental house on 55 th Ave. W , and we began offering on-site counseling, client assistance, job club and seminars.
1990	A group of local Manatee County business women along with AAUW and Altrusa introduced the concept of a Women's Resource Center in Manatee County . The idea was to help women who did not qualify for assistance, but did not make enough money to support themselves. In the spring of 1990, a Charter Member Luncheon was held with over 400 women in attendance in support of the Center.

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