THE BUDDY SYSTEM

You can participate in a ropes course or climbing gym activity and sponsor a Women In Action participant at the same time.

How It Works
Call to sign up for an activity. The schedule of events is on our events page. Then show up on the activity day prepared to encourage, learn, grow and laugh! You'll be paired with a woman who is participating in job training and trying to overcome the barriers to being self-sufficient.

During the day, the two of you will get to know each other as you participate in games that build trust, teamwork skills, and confidence. You'll interview each other about passions and careers and share that information with the rest of the group. At the end of the day, you'll help our staff with an awards ceremony that recognizes each woman's individual strengths.

There is a catch, but we believe it's worth it. As a buddy, you not only emotionally support a woman moving off welfare; you financially support her participation in Women In Action.

Teamwork Hike (a day-long activity in a local park): $40 ($25 is tax-deductible)
Ropes Course (a day-long ropes challenge): $100 ($65 is tax-deductible)
Kayak Trip (6-hour commitment at a local site): $110 ($70 is tax-deductible)

Call (415) 412-7617 for more information