By Monica Morales WPIX A nonprofit called Odyssey House Family Center on Wards Island is one of the only mother-and-children treatment programs in New York City. It is helping more than 50 moms get sober and lead better lives.
International Women’s Day on March 8th marks an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women worldwide and raise awareness against bias and discrimination. Knowing that bias exists is important but not enough. We all play a role in accelerating gender equality. Below are…
The Spring 2019 edition of Odyssey House News is now available online! Learn about how new programs and grants are allowing us to expand our services across the agency, as well as recent events, client accomplishments, and more.
The Fall 2016 edition of Odyssey House News is now online. Read about our 50th-anniversary celebrations, our new website, graduation ceremony, and more! Check it out (pdf) and let us know what you think on our Facebook page or on Twitter. And don’t forget to…
Friendships between women are special. In their friendships, women tend to share feelings and problems more than men do with friends; and in times of stress or anxiety, women are more likely to turn to their friends and confidantes for emotional relief.
Every March, Janice Glenn-Slaughter, director of community housing at Odyssey House, commemorates Women’s History Month with a special event that is aimed at boosting self-esteem and encouraging female bonding. It’s an important event here as many of the women…