Healing Through Creativity – Grandma’s Hands Art Therapy Classes
February 11, 2026

At Women United, we believe that healing doesn’t have an age limit—and neither does creativity. That’s why we’re proud to host Grandma’s Hands Art Therapy Classes at the Angel of Hope Engagement Center, a warm and welcoming space designed to uplift seniors and kinship caregivers aged 55 and older.


These weekly classes, held every Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, are more than just crafting sessions—they are acts of love, expression, and empowerment. Each activity is designed not only to nurture creativity but to create connections, spark joy, and offer a therapeutic outlet for elders who often give so much and ask for so little.


🎨 Activities Include:

  • Acrylic Painting
  • Card Making
  • Jewelry Crafting
  • Sewing & Embossing
  • Beading & Iron-On DTF
  • Bingo
  • Making Phone Pouches, Keychains, Magnets, and even Air Plant crafts!



Whether it’s stitching memories into fabric or painting stories onto canvas, participants bring their lived experiences into every creation. There’s laughter. There are stories. There are tears of remembrance and triumph.


This program is a testament to the powerful hands that have raised generations—and the wisdom, patience, and grace that continues to guide us forward. It’s not just art therapy—it’s community therapy.


📍 How to Join

Location: Angel of Hope Engagement Center
Registration: https://womenunitedseattle.org


🧡 In Partnership With:

King County's Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy, Best Starts for Kids, and ArtsFund

Come as you are. Leave with art, healing, and new friends.

Spring Into Giving: Supporting Hope's Closet

By alesiac • May 4, 2026
Hey there, family! Can you feel that? The air is getting a little warmer, the flowers are starting to show off in Skyway, and there is a beautiful sense of renewal all around us. Here at Women United, springtime doesn’t just mean cleaning out the garage; it means Springing into Giving. As we move into May 2026, we have some big things on the horizon. We are gearing up for GiveBig, Washington’s massive 48-hour online giving event, and we are focusing every ounce of our energy on two things very close to our hearts: Hope’s Community Closet and our Kinship Caregiver Appreciation initiatives. 

Building Hope Together: A Special Thank You to House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries

By alesiac • April 14, 2026
There’s something truly magical about the first day of April. While many people are out playing pranks, we were busy planting seeds of change, literally! On April 1, 2026, Seattle gave us a full day of steady rain at the Angel of Hope Engagement Center, and still, a beautiful transformation took root. We are still buzzing with excitement and gratitude as we look back on the incredible work done to build Hope’s Garden. This ministry initiative is designed to plant seeds of hope within the senior community of Skyway. This project wasn’t just about moving dirt or setting up filled Galvanized raised garden bins; it was about nurturing the soil of our community, strengthening the bonds that keep us all together, and creating a space where healthy aging can truly take root. And let’s be honest, we couldn't have done it without the powerhouse of love and labor that is House of Hope Fellowship and Women Ministries. To the ladies of House of Hope: Thank you. Your hands, your hearts, and your unwavering spirit helped turn a rainy day on April 1, 2026 into a sanctuary of "tangible hope." A Day Rooted in Community The morning started early, with the rhythm of community drumbeats: the sound of car doors closing, laughter echoing across the lot, and the clinking of shovels being unloaded. When the team from House of Hope arrived, they didn't just bring tools; they brought an energy that was infectious. We often talk about "community support" in abstract terms, but on that Wednesday, it was visible in every shared smile and every muddy, determined step. We saw women from different generations coming together, leaning into the hard work of setting up Galvanized raised garden bins and filling them with potting soil and fertilizer to prepare for planting. There is a deep, soulful connection that happens when you are working the earth together. It’s a form of healing that mirrors the work we do in our Grandma's Hands Art Therapy ( https://www.womenunitedseattle.org/healing-through-creativity-grandmas-hands-art-therapy-classes ) classes: using our hands to create something beautiful and lasting out of raw materials. And yes, Seattle gave us rain all day long. But these ladies worked straight through it, pulled on their rain ponchos, and kept preparing the garden with care. That kind of commitment says everything about who they are: women rooted in service, joy, and the kind of love that keeps showing up no matter the weather. 🧡