Warm Holiday Wishes from All of Us at New Directions Career Center

The holidays are a time when we can reflect on the year behind us and take comfort in the company of the family and friends who have touched our lives. When I reflect back on the year New Directions Career Center has experienced, I am awed by the realization that by working here, I get to experience the true spirit of this wonderful holiday season every day of the year.

Each day, I have the privilege of witnessing the positive impact of the generosity of others. Each day, I am lucky enough to see the ways in which lives are transformed. I get to know incredibly inspiring women who are overcoming tremendous odds to achieve success.  I am lucky to be able to celebrate victories with these women when they accomplish something that makes them stronger, gives them pride, and puts them back in control of their lives.

And every day, I am grateful for the role I am able to play and I am continually motivated to find new ways to keep making a difference in the lives of women in our community.

2011 has been a special year for New Directions Career Center. We have seen amazing successes with the women who have participated in our programs. We’ve developed lasting partnerships with organizations that share our view of a more equal, more accessible future for women. I’ve had the unique opportunity of getting to know people like Gloria Feldt, who inspire me to believe it’s all possible.

From our Woman of Promise honoree, Bonnie Philips, to our Bostwick Scholarship winner, Marci Nugent, the results of our efforts are visible and tangible. We say it all the time, but I’ve never been more grateful for the truth of it: Lives Get Changed Here.

As the holidays approach, I hope each of you will take the time to hug your loved ones. Cherish the memories you are making. And take the time to reflect on all that is good in your lives.

All of us at New Directions Career Center wish you a very blessed holiday season and a new year filled with peace, joy and prosperity.