These links are for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Sophia's Portico.
Sophia's Portico can also be found on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/sophiasportico
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Peace and Justice Commission of Allen County
www.facebook.com/Commission.Members
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Indiana Center for Middle East Peace
http://indianacmep.org/
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About Wisdom
Beverley Danusis has created a beautiful line of wisdom dolls designed to raise the self esteem of women and young girls. She also writes a regular column on women's wisdom.
She can be reached at: www.aboutwisdom.com
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Women of Wisdom Foundation
The Women of Wisdom Foundation is a National Women's Organization based in Seattle, providing diverse and innovative programs that offer women opportunities for personal growth and transformation. WOW promotes women's spirituality, creativity and wholeness, and empowers women's voices and their contributions to the world, honoring the Divine Feminine in all. Women's events include a range of mind, body and spirit topics for a full healing experience.
They can be reached at: www.womenofwisdom.org
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Ladyslipper
Non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to heighten public awareness of the achievements of women artists and musicians. www.ladyslipper.org
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W.A.T.E.R.
The Women's Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) began in 1983 in response to the need for theological, ethical, and liturgical development for and by women.
A feminist educational center and network of justice-seekers, WATER brings twenty-five years of experience to programs, workshops and retreats which have helped thousands of people create and sustain inclusive communities in society and religion.
WATER offers fresh insights and abundant opportunities for all who thirst to engage in theological, ethical, and liturgical work developed by women. www.waterwomensalliance.org
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Women Drumming Activities
WomenDrum offers opportunities for women to learn/advance the skill of drumming in a safe and fun environment. They offer a Fall and Spring event at Rainbow Farm in Selma, Indiana. Check out their website at: www.womendrum.org
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Labyrinth Information
There is a full size Chartre labyrinth in Huntington, Indiana located at the Victory Noll Center at the home of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. It is outside and open to the public. More information can be obtained at the following website: www.olvm.org/vncenter.html
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Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 W. Berry, Fort Wayne, now has a beautiful, permanent outdoor labyrinth available any time to anyone at the southeast corner of W. Berry Street and Broadway, across from St. Joseph Hospital. Check their website for ongoing labyrinth programs and events: www.trinityfw.org
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Fort Wayne Women's Bureau
Serving women in the areas of business, rape awareness, addictions, social networking, etc. Check out their site for services that may be helpful to you. www.womensbureau.org
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Helping Survivors
Their mission is to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. Their website is a compilation of information around different instances of sexual violence. They offer resources to assist survivors and their families. A guide on the long term effects of child sex abuse can be found on their website:
www.helpingsurvivors.org/long-term-effects-child-sexual-abuse-molestation/
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Northeast Indiana Diversity Library
Indiana's oldest GLBT collection with a circulating collection of novels, nonfiction, and videos for all ages and genders; as well as an archive of Fort Wayne and regional LGBTQ history, heritage and culture. More information can be obtained at the following website: https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org
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Branches Magazine
BRANCHES provides a forum for topics including personal growth, health care, the environment, social concerns, spirituality and the arts. All content is contributed by Branches readers.
BRANCHES is committed to providing access to resources for personal growth in Indiana and connecting kindred spirits to build a compassionate, creative statewide community. https://www.branches.com
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Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day
Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day is planned throughout the year with a team of amazing people that are dedicated to the Pagan community of Northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day 2019 is in its sixth year of bringing a better understanding of Paganism to the community we live and work in. It is a main goal to provide programming and vending that is welcoming to Pagans and non-Pagans alike and to foster acceptance of everyone. We are proud to announce that Fort Wayne Pagan Pride Day will once again be held in Shoaff Park, around the Conklin Pavilion! Come join us for vendors, entertainment, workshops, and more!
Check out the website for updates: www.fortwayneppd.org
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Save Maumee
The purpose of Save Maumee Grassroots Organization is to preserve, protect and improve the ecosystems of the Upper Maumee River and watershed by increasing public awareness through advocacy, collaboration, education and hands-on projects. The organization operates as a charitable, nonprofit organization and is recognized as a 501 (c)(3) by the IRS. Our work since 2005 has been supported by memberships and 100% volunteer efforts. Check out our website: www.savemaumee.org
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ACRES Land Trust
ACRES Land Trust is a member-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting natural and working lands in northeast Indiana and portions of southern Michigan and northwest Ohio.
ACRES offers trails at many preserves for free public use. We invite you to explore these special places and join us in our mission to protect them forever.
https://acreslandtrust.org/
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AmazonSmile
It is a simple and automatic way for you to support Sophia’s Portico every time you shop at smile.amazon.com. You’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Sophia’s Portico.
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select Sophia’s Portico to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. We will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation.
Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.
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TreeSisters: Women Seeding Change
A grassroots network of women committed to reforestatioin.
https://www.treesisters.org
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Find information on LGBTQ housing discrimination at https://www.reviews.com/blog/lgbtq-fair-housing/
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Online-Therapy.com
As a platform that shares mental health resources to help people who are struggling, we’ve made it our mission to ensure people know what helpful and even life-saving resources and tools are available to them.
Our new guide covers some of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, how therapy can help, tips for finding the right provider, and additional helpful resources.
https://www.online-therapy.com/
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Intelligent.com and the LGBTQ Online College Student Guide
Intelligent.com is a student-focused publication dedicated to delivering data-driven research and insights to aid students and educational institutions nationwide. Our commitment is to foster informed decision-making and elevate educational standards by translating complex data into understandable and actionable information.
The LGBTQ Online College Student Guide guide offers tools for selecting the right schools, insights into common challenges, application tips, and details on federal LGBTQ student protection laws.
https://www.intelligent.com/lgbtq-online-college-student-guide/
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Creative Women of the World
Creative Women of the World began in 2011. Combining sustainable business training, art, and entreprenership, women become empowered to discover how they can lift themselves out of poverty.
With products from vendors around the world, Creative Women of the World envisions a world in which women are empowered to transform their lives and communitites, overcome poverty, human trafficking, and disaster.
https://www.www.gocwow.org/
