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July 2025

Greetings, Gwynne!

Summer is in full swing here on the Cape and the roads from Provincetown to Eastham are often congested which means the travel time to healthcare appointments is sometimes twice as long as the same ride during the off-season. Even so, in May and June we have experienced the highest level of ride requests in our 33 year history so we are grateful to the volunteers who arrive for the summer season and make time to give rides to Wellfleet, Orleans, or Hyannis -- joining the reliable year-round volunteer drivers to provide not only a ride, but social connection and companionship.

I offer all of this as a reminder: the next time you're stuck in the Cape's summer traffic, just know one of those cars may be a HOW volunteer driving one of the 325 women we serve to and from a medical appointment.

We have so much to share with you in this update, so read on about the launch of HOW's Peer Wellness Coaching program, health & wellness program updates, and Drag Brunch tickets and a fall fundraiser save-the-date!

As I said at the Annual Gathering, the work of Helping Our Women is truly love in action...and your time and attention to this email message is just one point of action and purpose that is woven into this net of support, compassion, and connection that we call HOW. Thank you for your engagement! -Gwynne

HOW Community News

This month we begin offering free, confidential wellness coaching for all HOW client members and volunteers!

Peer Wellness Coaching (PWC) is a supportive, one-on-one conversation where a woman's needs, goals, and values come first. The first cohort of volunteer coaches began training in January and completed the 20-hour training program in May so they are ready to go!

Whether a woman is managing a health condition, facing a life transition, or simply seeking more balance in her life, coaching offers a space to:

• feel heard and understood;
• set personal goals and around health and well-being;
• receive encouragement and accountaiblity; and
• enjoy the social connection of a focused conversation supporting each woman's unique concerns.

Coaching is not therapy and does not provide medical advice.

We are launching this pilot phase with coaching appointments on Tuesdays 1-5pm and Thursdays 10am-2pm in our Eastham office while renovations continue in our Provincetown center.

Email monica@helpingourwomen.org to schedule a coaching appointment or to learn more.

Annual Community Gathering



We had an incredible time at this year’s Annual Community Gathering on June 10th at the Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center (AMWWC)!

From heartfelt conversations to joyful moments and shared laughter, the event was a beautiful reminder of the strength and spirit of our community.

Check out the photo highlights to relive some of the best moments. Whether you joined us in person or in spirit, we’re so grateful to have you as part of our community.

Thank you to everyone who made this event so special—we can’t wait to see you again next year!

Upcoming Health & Wellness Programs - Open to all women

Check out our July calendar for all our upcoming programs

The Pelvis Party - A Presentation featuring Surprising, Amusing, Life-Changing Facts About the Pelvises of Women, Men and You!

Presentation by Jaymie Adachi, FNP of Cape Gynecology.

Thursday, July 17, 6:00-7:30 pm

Ann Maguire Women's Wellness Center

3 Main Street, Eastham

Registration required. Food provided.

Email pam@helpingourwomen.org

or call 508-487-4357  

Community Events & Fundraisers

Drag Brunch at the Patio American Grill -- Tickets now on sale!



The Annual Drag Brunch Benefit hosted at the Patio American Grill, 328 Commercial Street, Provincetown is happening on Friday August 22, 2025. Tickets are $85 and available here. Hurry to get yours as this fun event sells out quickly!



The funds that the Patio team and performers raise support client service costs including transportation to lifesaving medial appointments and our monthly financial assistance program.

We could not provide these programs and other services without the generosity of our community and people like the Drag Brunch hosts, Joachim Sandbichler and Mark Ferrari.

Save the Date - Thursday October 16!

Jazz Prelude to Oysterfest -- Featuring Ella Mae Dixon

Ruthie's 3rd Annual Fashion Show



Thanks to all who came out and showed support at the fabulous 3rd Annual Ruthie's Fashion Show!

Ruthie's proceeds support HOW & the AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod. Events like the Fashion Show remind us how fortunate we are to to live in such a compassionate and fun community!

Volunteer for HOW

Interested in Supporting HOW Clients as a Volunteer?

You can make a difference by providing social support to clients, working with staff, or by providing transportation to healthcare appointments on the Cape. Some volunteers work every week and some work on specific events or on periodic projects. A few positions require special background or training but most only require time and compassion.

Email Lisa at lisa@helpingourwomen.org

for more information on how to volunteer.

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