Women’s Empowerment Center

Helping Women Thrive

Inspiring women to take charge of their destiny to live dynamic lives. CRT envisions a community in which women, regardless of race, ethnicity, income level, or social status are mentored and empowered to reach their full potential.

CRT’s Women’s Services provide a supportive environment where women can thrive and feel empowered to improve their quality of life while facing life’s challenges.

In the News: CRT Renaming Women’s Empowerment Center in Honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Services Offered:

• A center that is a welcoming, safe point of entry for women to access holistic support services and mentorship to assist them on their journey of redirecting their paths to living dynamic lives.
• Personal development classes and support groups.
• Empowerment programs, conferences, leadership training, and workshops on a variety of topics, such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, career development, and workforce readiness tailored to advancing progress on their goals.
• Opportunities to network with successful women in business, transcending social and economic boundaries, to build a bridge to economic stability.
• Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services.
• Intensive Case Management for women or individuals that identify as women.
• A small children’s play area is available for members who need to bring their children while they are receiving services.

Eligibility Requirements:

Members of the WEC are women who live in Greater Hartford or Middlesex County.

Application Process:

Individuals may walk into the WEC, or be referred by any provider. Membership is always free.

NEW: A “Resource Guide For Families with Loved Ones in Prison” from our friends at the Judy Dworin Performance Project is available in both English and Spanish.