About the Women’s Resource Center ~ Durango Colorado
Board Members
From Survival to Success: The WRC Evolution
Since 1987, the Women’s Resource Center has been more than just a safety net; we’ve been the catalyst for a 700% growth in impact. What started as a grassroots mission to assist 200 women has blossomed into a lifeline for over 1,400 individuals and families every year.
The Original Roadmap In the beginning, navigating community resources was like trying to find a path through a thicket without a map. Resources were scarce, disconnected, and—for a woman in crisis—nearly impossible to navigate alone. The WRC was founded to be the "one-stop shop" that turned confusion into clarity, providing a bridge to basic needs like food, shelter, and job skills.
The Place to Go When You Don’t Know Where to Go As the years passed, we didn’t just grow; we evolved. We realized that while crisis management is vital, personal empowerment is the goal. We’ve traded the "limited scope" of a crisis center for the "limitless potential" of a growth hub. Today, we are proud to be known as “the place to go when you don’t know where to go.” From personal hurdles to professional leaps, we are the local experts in turning "I can't" into "I am."
A Lifetime, Not Just a Moment We’ve expanded our footprint to cover the entire journey of a woman’s life. We aren’t just there for the "rainy days"—we’re there for the building of the business and the launching of the career.
For the Visionaries: Entrepreneurial support and professional development.
For the Future: Youth education that builds confidence before the hurdles even appear.
For the Community: Aligning our programs with real-time needs to ensure no one is left in the margins.
The Ultimate Return on Investment: The Full Circle The most clever thing about our model? It’s self-sustaining. We witness a beautiful, recurring phenomenon: a client moves through crisis, circles back for the tools to thrive, and then—eventually—steps into a leadership role as a donor, volunteer, or board member.
At the WRC, we don’t just help women find their voice; we give them the seats at the table to use it. We remain true to our roots of connection, but today, we provide the tools to ensure that once a woman finds her way, she never has to look back.
