Our Mission
The O’Dell Women’s Center is a non-profit philanthropic initiative to empower low-income Springfield area women to transform their lives through improved educational and career opportunities that will lead to financial security. The O’Dell Women’s Center, located in the heart of Springfield, will provide low cost ‘residencies’ to non-profit organizations that serve two key areas of urgent needs for great Springfield low income women including increased access to educational and workplace opportunities.
Our Goals
To identify and low-income women regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion who are motivated and committed to improve their lives in partnership with the O’Dell Women’s Center.
To become an integral resource for the City of Springfield and surrounding towns to support motivated women overcome obstacles to achieve educational, workplace and financial success.
To create a community network of supports to help low-income women access resources to overcome short term challenges and allow them to achieve their highest potential.
To work personally with each client to identify their unique challenges and skills and develop a personalized ‘plan’ for each woman and provide a network of support systems to execute the plan.