PROGRAMS
Safety Net Services
Wellspring’s Safety Net Services provide immediate support for women and families experiencing hardship. These services meet urgent needs—such as diapers, hygiene items, or bus passes—while also offering something deeper: a sense of dignity, relief, and hope in challenging times. For many families, a package of diapers or a bus ride to a doctor’s appointment can mean the difference between despair and possibility.
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Wellspring is also a place of respite. During drop-in hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:30 a.m.), guests can step out of the elements, rest in a welcoming environment, and experience the warmth of community. For many, simply having a place to sit down, breathe, and feel at ease is as essential as the tangible resources offered.
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At Wellspring, the safety net is not only practical—it is also psychological and emotional.
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• Psychological safety comes from knowing Wellspring is a dependable place where guests are welcomed without judgment. This consistency and compassion help reduce anxiety and foster mental well-being.
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• Emotional safety is created through genuine kindness, affirmation, and connection. Guests can share their stories, release their burdens, and feel deeply seen and valued.
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In 2024, Wellspring distributed about 2,000 diapers and over 150 hygiene bags each week, filled with essential items like shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, floss, deodorant, lotion, tissues, and hand sanitizer. Bus passes were also provided to help women reach school, work, court, medical appointments, and other vital commitments.
Together, these supports create a holistic safety net that allows women and families to take a breath, find their footing, and move forward with hope.
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Children’s Corner
The Children’s Corner provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can play, learn, and grow while their mothers participate in other Wellspring programs. Rooted in a Montessori-style approach, Children’s Corner encourages independence, curiosity, and self-directed learning.
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Open Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:00 a.m., the program focuses on each child’s unique needs, supporting healthy social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development—laying the foundation for school readiness. Each year, Children’s Corner serves hundreds of children who experience it as a place of safety, joy, and belonging.
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Activities include:
• Learning time
• Arts and crafts
• Free play and discovery
• Group activities
• Reading and singing
More than a play space, Children’s Corner is a place of stability and love where children can simply be children—exploring, laughing, and learning in an environment that honors their dignity and potential
Nutritious Meal Program
Every weekday, Wellspring offers a nutritious breakfast and light lunch from 8:30–11:30 a.m. All women and children are welcome to share a meal in a warm, welcoming community space where food is nourishment and hospitality is part of the healing.
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Meals include fresh fruit and vegetables, protein, grains, and hot beverages, all prepared to promote health and balance. For many guests, this may be the only meal of the day, making the program a vital foundation for well-being.
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In 2024, Wellspring served 32,726 meals, made possible through partnerships with local farmers’ markets, community gardens, grants, and generous donations from individuals and organizations. Guests often share that the meals not only fill their stomachs but also remind them that they are cared for and not alone.
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Women's Wellness Program
The Women’s Wellness Program supports healing, resilience, and empowerment by offering social work services and opportunities for connection, creativity, and growth. At its heart, the program is about healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and creating spaces where women can rediscover balance, dignity, and joy.
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In addition to counseling and creative expression, the program partners with professionals and community providers to bring wellness services directly to our guests.
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Women’s Wellness Services include:
• Individual and group counseling
• Art experiences and art therapy (“Art of Being”)
• Support groups
• Resource referrals
• Health screenings and preventative care
• Chiropractic care
• Acupuncture and holistic wellness practices
• Education planning and support
• Advocacy
• Wellness activities and workshops
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Services are available during drop-in hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.) or by appointment in the afternoon. These offerings nurture both practical stability and deep healing, reminding women that their well-being matters and that healing is possible in community.
