About

HISTORY OF THE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC. 

Founded in 1984, The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) began as a Junior League of Winter Haven service project.

Left to Right: Alice Hart, First President of the WRC Board of Directors. Patti Bostick, board member. Dr. Matt Koike, board member and Dr. John Alford, board member. 

Operating for over 33 years, The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has continued fulfilling their mission to assist families in crisis throughout Polk County.

Services Provided:

• Independence Program (mentoring, financial literacy, job coaching)
• Mental Health Counseling
• Emergency Utility Assistance
• Housing Assistance (Homeless Prevention, Rapid Rehousing)
• Food Pantry

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