The SheThrives program
Building on Experience
SheThrives has served more than 100 immigrant women since 2024. Early feedback from participants and staff points to stronger social connections, growing confidence and practical skills that support greater independence.
NNIC is working to sustain these opportunities and explore additional learning shaped by women’s priorities. Potential topics include financial literacy, budgeting, saving and credit as they consider their families’ needs and goals.
Shaped by Women
Women’s choices are central to SheThrives. Participants identify topics they want to explore, ask questions and contribute their own experience and knowledge.
That shared learning creates space for women to support one another as they navigate unfamiliar systems and rebuild their lives in Northern Nevada. Friendships and practical information can help women feel more connected and better equipped to make decisions for themselves and their families.
Language, Learning and Connection
English-language learning is a core component of the program, woven into practical activities that give women opportunities to build vocabulary and practice communication. SheThrives has served women from Arabic, Spanish, Dari, Swahili and Haitian Creole speaking communities. An interpreter is present during each session so participants can ask questions, understand new information and contribute in their own language while developing their English skills.
Practical Learning for Everyday Life
SheThrives combines skill-building with opportunities to become more familiar with local resources. Activities have included:
- English-language learning: Alongside separate English classes offered at NNIC, SheThrives gives participants opportunities to practice English and develop communication skills through shared learning and everyday activities.
- Digital literacy: Building computer skills that support everyday tasks and access to information.
- Sewing and creative skills: Learning techniques, sharing knowledge and exploring creative interests.
- Career and academic planning: Exploring personal goals and learning about educational and professional opportunities.
- Community connections: Visiting libraries and cultural institutions and learning about local education, healthcare and family resources.
The SheThrives program responds to participants’ interests and needs rather than following a fixed curriculum.
Support SheThrives
Community members and local organizations have also helped inform SheThrives’ next chapter, offering perspectives on women’s priorities, barriers to participation, practical learning and community partnerships. Ideas for expansion included financial literacy, technology education and opportunities to build on women’s creative skills and cultural knowledge. Their input is helping NNIC build on the program’s strengths and plan for its long-term sustainability.
Your support helps sustain regular programming and can make additional learning resources, new educational activities and opportunities for women to take on leadership roles within their groups possible. These opportunities build on SheThrives’ approach of combining practical skills with shared knowledge and mutual support.
Your support would also be valuable as we continue developing the program. Investing in women’s well-being and choices strengthens their families and our wider Northern Nevada community.