I was motivated to write The Third Law because I wanted

to share what I have learned during my tenure as CEO

of Women’s Bean Project—that the circumstances faced

by our employees are not merely because they chose

incorrectly, but because they had no role models for

employment, no one pushing them to stay in school, no

one discouraging them from getting pregnant as teens.

They are disenfranchised from the community in every

sense.

Most are victims who have been further victimized by

drug sentencing laws, cultural prejudices and human

services systems that dehumanized them. I have learned

that it’s often society that holds certain women back.

Nourishing the women

at the Bean through

weekly lifecoaching

classes.

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Creating a safe place

by identifying barriers

to self-sufficiency.

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Historically, the

women served at the

Bean share similar

characteristics.

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where a woman earns her future

FALL 2013 ISSUE

a word from our CEO: The Third Law This fall, the culmination of a four-year personal project will be

realized when The Third Law is published.

continued on page 2

‘TIS THE SEASON reduce your tax profile

Are you an investor who is looking to

reduce your tax profile? Please consider

donating a gift of stocks or bonds to the

Bean Project. As long as you have held the

securities for more than one year, a

donation of this type may translate to

significant tax benefits on your 2013 tax

return—regardless of whether they have

appreciated or depreciated. If the securities

have appreciated in value, there may be an

elimination of capital gains tax that would

occur if you sold the securities outright.

Additionally, you may see tax savings as the

value of charitable deductions would be

applied against your adjusted gross income.

Donation of securities that have declined in

value over the years can also be beneficial to

you and the Bean. Instead of transferring

them directly, you may find it more

advantageous to sell the securities first and

contribute the proceeds, which should allow

you to claim a deduction for both the

charitable gift and the loss from the sale of

the securities. To learn more about the

benefits of transferring securities to a

non-profit, consult your accountant, tax

specialist or Susan Kohut at the Bean at

SusanK@womensbeanproject.com or

303.292.1919 ext. 113.

For 24 years Women's Bean Project’s transitional employment

program has provided economically disadvantaged women with the

opportunity to become self-sufficient by teaching basic structured

job readiness skills and life-skills. Income from the gourmet food

and handcrafted jewelry businesses allows the Bean to pay women

a steady wage as they work in a safe, accepting environment and

develop the work and interpersonal skills needed to get and keep a

job. Historically, the women served at the Bean share the

following characteristics: Low income (100%), single heads-of

households (70%), no GED or H.S. diploma (65%), felony record

(80%), history of public assistance (80%), no health insurance

coverage (70%), eligible for vocational rehabilitation (50%), lack of stable housing

(75%), women of color (80%), lack of saleable job skills (90%), history of substance

abuse (80%).

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Happenings at the Bean

A word from our CEO

From the Kitchen

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Direct: 303.292.1919

Toll free: 888.292.3001

Fax: 303.292.1221

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opportunity service transformation empowerment sustainability

bean profile Name: Gail Fritzinger, WBP job coach/mentor, board member, donor, chair of the program

committee.

How did you first get involved with WBP? I chaperoned my daughter’s community service project at

the Bean and met Tamra Ryan and learned about the job readiness program. I’ve been involved with the

Bean since 2011.

Why support WBP as opposed to other non-profits in our community? I believe that if you create

economic and personal stability in a woman’s life, the trickle down effect to her family and community will

be very powerful. The Bean Project provides stepping stones for these women.

What would you tell someone interested in volunteering? Just do it!

It’s worth every minute of your time and every dollar you can spare.

When you last volunteered, how did it make you feel?

Energized, proud, and lucky that I have resources

to give to others in need. provide opportunity: TRANSFORMATION

WBP’s 2013-14 Product Catalog

COMING SOON! Check your mailbox in October for our

latest catalog featuring a new look and

highlighting our great gourmet food and

limited-edition handcrafted jewelry.

Just in time for holiday shopping!

Available in October 2013

through Women’s Bean Project.

Retail $14.95

As the employment case

manager at the Bean, I

wear different hats

throughout the day

depending on the situation—coach,

counselor, resource provider, job

developer, program activity

coordinator, and so on. I work with

women at the Bean that face many

challenges outside of the workplace

and I often find myself trying to help

people make positive decisions in the

midst of negative situations taking

place in their personal lives. The

hardest part of my job is helping

women navigate their way through

lives that are often lacking healthy

support systems. This is a unique

kind of employment barrier to

address and one that doesn’t have

any easy answers. It’s relatively easy

to discuss and provide information

about basic needs resources to

deduction. Workplace giving

programs allow individuals to

direct a percentage of their

paychecks or a fixed dollar

amount to Women’s Bean

Project. Most people opt for

payroll deduction, which will

allow you to spread your gift

over the entire year. If your

employer offers the option to

contribute through payroll

deduction, donations of any size

1. food or food value: food,

or the valuable substances

in food that a person,

animal, or plant requires

to live, grow, or remain fit

and healthy.

2. something encouraging

growth: something that

provides a stimulating and

healthy emotional or

intellectual environment

for people or animals.

Having experienced

unimaginable challenges in their

lives, the women often struggle

with a negative sense of self

and have difficulty maintaining

positive relationships; either

becoming a doormat for

NOUR·ISH·MENT [ NÚR ISHMƏNT ] nourishing the women at the Bean How the women of the Bean want to be nourished and how it reflects their lives were the discussion topics during a recent lifecoaching class.

continued from page 1

Too often the women who

arrive at the Bean Project buy

into the notion that society

puts in front of them; that they

aren’t good enough—to be

hired by an employer who will

care about them, to earn

enough money to finally move

off of assistance, to have a life

they and their children can be

proud of. My hope is that by

sharing the women’s stories of

struggle, survival and,

sometimes, triumph, I will give

these women a voice.

Women will have the

opportunity to apply for

emergency funding needs for

things such as utility bills,

housing deposits, prescription

drug refills, pressing dental

needs or eviction notices—

expenses that if not addressed

can undermine all of the

progress a woman has made.

I hope you will consider

purchasing and reading the

book. I look forward to

hearing your thoughts.

Warm Regards,

Tamra Ryan CEO

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”

A portion of the

proceeds of The Third

Law will be placed into

an Emergency

Revolving Loan Fund

for program

participants and

graduates.

changing a woman’s life:

workplace giving makes a huge impact If you think that a few dollars a paycheck won’t make a difference, think again! If your

employer is one of the many who offer the opportunity to donate to your favorite charity

through workplace giving, you can help change a woman’s life by donating through payroll

principles 5

1 2 3 4 5

OPPORTUNITY.

We help women help themselves. We provide

opportunities for our participants to discover their

talents and develop skills to join the workforce and

build a better life.

SERVICE.

We strive to “do well by doing good.” We are a

social enterprise that believes it is a basic human

right to live a stable, healthy life. We serve our

supporters, partners, participants and communities

by delivering quality products with innovation and

efficiency.

TRANSFORMATION. Our efforts transform more than the individual

woman. The seeds of hope in one woman weave

threads of success that expand to families and

communities with a reach that touches individuals

worldwide. From program participants and vendors

to customers, donors and volunteers, their

transformations make a difference.

EMPOWERMENT.

Using the tools we provide, women are empowered

to change their lives. Our supporters are

empowered with the knowledge that they have

contributed, not only to the self-worth and

self-sufficiency of disadvantaged women, but also to

the broad-reaching benefits our communities reap.

SUSTAINABILITY.

Instead of a one-time handout, women acquire the

tools needed to sustain themselves and their

families for a lifetime. We believe in nurturing

economic sustainability for our program

participants and partners, being ever-mindful of our

impact on the environment.

from the kitchen Whether you're looking for a delicious dinner, comfort food,

gluten-free options, or a warm-you-up dessert, our products

will please any palate. Grilled Salmon with Dillicious Dill-Infused Butter

CREATING A SAFE PLACE

others negativity or raising

walls to keep a safe distance.

Lifecoach Joyce Buteyn-

Garrett leads the women to

an understanding that

mindfulness of their

thoughts, actions and words

will ensure they are able to

live their best and most

authentic life. Joyce

demonstrated this analogy by

slowing down the simple act

of eating an apple; focusing

on its smell, weight in their

hand, texture, taste, and how

it makes them feel. The

conscious experience of

eating an apple to nourish

both body and mind began to open

the women’s eyes of how much

power and choice they each have in

every one of their interactions and

experiences. These invaluable

lifecoaching classes help women

learn the skills to create

relationships with other people while

being able to understand and

maintain them. If they do not have

strong and positive interpersonal

skills, they will struggle to express

any feelings or emotions with people

as well as empathize with various

situations. Your generosity of

$7,425 that we raised over 5-weeks

ensures that all the women we serve

receive the full 11-months of weekly

group coaching classes. Thank you!

remove barriers such

as lack of housing or

reliable child care.

The more complex

responsibility is

supporting and

make a difference for

the women at the

Bean Project. Just $1

a day has a huge

impact as $30 a month

allows two women to

receive a month of

weekly basic computer

training classes, providing them

with the computer skills

employers seek and the ability

to electronically apply for

our guiding

positions within our

community’s workforce.

Women’s Bean Project is

a registered beneficiary of

several campaigns

including: Community

Shares (Denver),

Combined Federal and

Colorado Campaigns,

Denver Employees Combined

Campaign, United Way and

most corporate workplace

giving campaigns.

1 Package WBP Dillicious Dill Dip Mix

1 lb. Butter

1 1/2 lbs. Salmon Fillets

Fresh Ground Pepper to taste

2. Season salmon fillets with sea salt and pepper and preheat grill for medium heat.

The mission of Women’s Bean Project is to change women’s lives by providing stepping stones to self-sufficiency through social enterprise.

engage with us socially

a case manager’s

perspective

Sea Salt to taste

3. Lightly oil grill grate and place salmon fillets on pre-heated grill.

1. Combine Dillicious Dill Dip Mix and butter into a large mixing bowl. Blend until

butter is light and fluffy. Spoon butter mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a log.

Place in refrigerator until butter is firm.

empowering a woman who is facing a

home life that is chaotic or unhealthy,

and sometimes abusive. While there

is no perfect equation to helping a

woman work through this barrier, I

have found that the best approach is:

1. Create a safe place for her to give

voice to the problem she is facing.

2. Listen and let her know that I care

about what she is struggling with.

3. Discuss realistic solutions and

choices she can make to improve

situations.

4. Check in with her to see if the

problem or situation is being

resolved in a healthy way.

4. Cook salmon for 6-to-8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

5. When butter is firm and fish is cooked, slice and place onto grilled salmon.