Norma Herr Women’s Center  Wish List 2020

Thank you for supporting Norma Women’s Center!  This is a general guideline of items we are in need of, including miscellaneous and house warming gifts. Norma Herr Women’s Center only accepts donations that are presented to staff to be approved and logged. Calling in advance in recommended We are not able to store or distribute clothing other than new socks, underwear, winter accessories, and casual bottoms due to storage and health and safety requirements. 

GIFT CARDS – Walmart, Target, Dave’s Supermarket, Giant Eagle etc.

Gift cards are used for emergencies as needs arise, as well as, for guests moving from shelter to permanent housing.  We purchase basic household items (pots, pans, dishes linen etc.) to assemble care packages and house warming gifts for guests who are successfully housed.

WIN is a 501(c)(6) non-profit association operated exclusively to promote social welfare.  As such, donations made directly to WIN are not considered charitable deductions by the IRS; however, they may qualify as business expenses.  Please check with tax adviser.

WIN Cleveland Business Major Scholarship Fund

In order to further align with our mission to enable continuous professional growth through sharing ideas, resources and providing business support as well as opportunities for women to learn and thrive, personally and professionally, the WIN Cleveland Business Major Scholarship has been established.

This annual need based scholarship will be awarded to a Junior or Senior year female student demonstrating financial need attending Ursuline College pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management, which includes Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Sports Management. Proceeds from our Annual Event will benefit the WIN Cleveland Business Major Scholarship.

We are proud to partner with Ursuline College, the only college in Ohio that focuses on the education of women. 90% of their undergraduate students are strong, empowered women who are interested in changing the world – some locally and others globally. Ursuline students are artists, activists, mentors, difference-makers, athletes and scientists. Students are encouraged to participate in service, promote social justice, contemplate their individual spirituality and pursue lifelong learning. 

Ursuline has been providing a holistic education which transform students for service, leadership and professional excellence for over 146 years. Approximately 30% of Ursuline undergraduates are students of color, another 10% come from other states and countries, and all major world religions are represented.

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Proceeds from our in person events went towards our scholarship fund. During this time, due to COVID-19, all our current virtual events are FREE and open to all. We appreciate your continued generosity. 

All donations benefit the scholarship fund. Large or small every little bit helps. Thank you!