Founded in 1988, Community Women Against Hardship. Inc. (CWAH) is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing programs and basic services to improve the quality of life for women and children struggling with poverty issues. CWAH assesses the most critical needs of each family and then provides the resources to address those needs, whether it be for food, clothing, emergency shelter, transitional housing, workshops to improve parent and youth relationships, health and nutritional outreach, and/or educational programs to enhance academic achievement and employability. 

Youth Development Programs

   - after school and summer:  music, art, computer and educational programs
   - music education program (The institute for the Advancement of Jazz Study & Performance)
  - health, nutrition, and diabetes support group (for youth and adults)
   - inter-generational healthy cooking classes (for youth and adults)

Other Programs for Adults

   - G.E.D. Program
   - Transitional Housing
   - Computer Class
   - Diabetes Wellness Support Group