Our History

1989		WFLC begins as a community outreach center for women and children providing food and emergency shelter at the Peace & Justice Center at St. George Church in Guilford.

1990		Our mission is defined, and the program receives critical funds. WFLC incorporates, becoming a nonprofit organization and the first women's center in Connecticut.

1991		First Executive Director is hired and the Center moves to temporary space in the Congregation Church followed by small office space on State Street in Guilford.

1993		Men Who Cook becomes the first major fundraiser.

1998		A committee finds/closes on 96 Fair Street house.

1999		Capital Campaign kicks off and includes goals for renovations of both buildings.

2003		First year of the Women's Health Conference and the Speak Out© program.

2005		Initiative on Internet safety for youth begins.

2006		WFLC launches Together Time for supervised visitation. Named 2006 Non-Profit / Service Organization of the Year by the Guilford Chamber of Commerce.

2008		WFLC launches the Share Our Voices discussion series, an educational program that brings people together for meaningful conversations and more in-depth information on timely topics.