Don’t Scrooge Yourself

December 3, 2016 Some practical thoughts from Sr. Barbara Kennedy, LPC, therapist and co-founder of NCC: Last year I was invited to speak on holiday stress at two different gatherings.…

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Not Just a Dinner Blessing

November 23, 2016 This is not your ordinary “Let’s be grateful - it’s thanksgiving time” blog. It’s about gratitude but not the kind that says, “Once a year we should…

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Fun and Fundraising at Circle of Strength

October 25, 2016 The Circle of Strength grew another 220 women on Saturday as part of the 15th annual women's fundraising brunch. The October 22 event included brunch, speakers, and…

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Fun and Fundraising at Circle of Strength
Circle of Strength speaker Amy Pachelli (left) with NCC staff member Melissa Nelson.

Circle of Strength Almost Here!

October 12, 2016 There's sill time to sign up for the Circle of Strength Women's Fundraising Brunch on October 22! We'd love to see you. Click here for more information.

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Living with SAD

October 7, 2016 Are you one of the many people in the northwest experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder? This mild form of depression usually begins in the late fall and lingers…

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Count Her In

September 30, 2016 The Women's Foundation of Oregon just released a report called "Count Her In" (see the full report here). It reveals some very sad statistics about women in…

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Together for Peace

September 19, 2016 The United Nations has asked all peoples to unite in prayer and action for peace throughout the world. Ending the numerous “official wars” is often what comes…

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Wisdom to Share

September 6, 2016 We are delighted to welcome Marcy Cottrell Houle as our speaker at this year's Circle of Strength Women's Fundraising Brunch on October 22! Marcy is a biologist…

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