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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 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 as a PDF:

  • “Resource Guide For Families with Loved Ones in Prison” in English
  • “Resource Guide For Families with Loved Ones in Prison” in Spanish

Service Hours and Location:

CRT’s Women’s Empowerment Center
330 Market Street, Hartford, CT 06120 (Lower level – entrance in the back of the building. On-site parking is available.)
Phone: 860-761-7908
Office Hours: Mon thru Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Evenings and weekends as scheduled)

For more information, please call Sthefany Nunez-Chireno, at the number above.

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