Today is International Women’s Day.
As a female-focused organization opening our doors in 1903, it is interesting to learn that the first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on February 28, 1909.
Currently International Women’s Day “is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.” This resonates as Florence Crittenton Services see so much potential in the girls, women and children we serve, as they face challenging and some times devastating obstacles, many are still hopeful about their futures and not defined by their pasts.
So on this Happy International Women’s Day we want to share with you images from a therapeutic art project. These self portraits were produced from a collaboration with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Our residents painted these portraits to share reflections of themselves, their hopes and potential.
Celebrate the women in your life and all women!
For more information on International Women’s Day: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/history.html
