Single mothers inspired to enter workforce

Abbotsford, B.C.

Nearly 50 single mothers gathered at Cascade Community Church here recently for a weekend designed to motivate and equip them to come off government assistance and re-enter the workforce (a requirement once their youngest child is three years of age).

"Women @ work," sponsored by various agencies including Mennonite Central Committee B.C.'s Employment and Community Development department, gave women an opportunity to meet others like them, learn about their own strengths and weaknesses, meet employers and gather information for job searches.

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"I'm here to get tools," said Dawn, who has three children at home. Others …