A Woman
Who CARES
by Ginny Robertson
 When
faced with personal tragedy we have two basis choices.
We can let the tragedy and the resulting loss consume us
and leave us bitter, angry, hurt and unable to move
forward. Or we can move through the grief, begin to heal
and recognize that our greatest gifts can come from our
personal pain.
Stephanie Poplar believes that
the pain of losing her grandmother and her sister on the
same day in 1998 and the loss of her newborn daughter
the day she was born in 2001 was preparing her to take
on the challenge of helping others deal with their
personal pain. She began to assist those who lost loved
ones and especially those who were dealing with the
added burden of not having money for funeral expenses.
In January 2003, while helping a woman
who had just lost her son, Stephanie received the
confirmation she needed that this was her life work. She
founded WE CARE BALTIMORE, Inc. that same month.
WE CARE MARYLAND, Inc. is a non-profit
organization whose goal is to connect those in the
community with resources that will help them maintain or
become self-sufficient despite a traumatic experience.
They provide a holistic approach to problem-solving and
collaborate with other organizations to reduce barriers
that individuals may face.
Stephanie will have a booth at the
CCBC Women’s Expo and will be doing workshops on both
days. Check the program guide or go to
www.WomensExpoMd.com for more information.
- Employment and Networking
Services
- WE CARE Expo—An Annual Job &
Health Fair
- Workshops on Resume Writing &
Career Readiness
- Support Services to Employers
(Via Job Posting Service
- Prescreening
- Staff Development Training)
- Job Placement
- Financial Services
- Burial Assistance for the
Uninsured
- CPR Certification Training
- First Aid Certification Training
- Life Insurance 101 Workshop.
- And Empowerment Programs
- Y.I.E.L.D. (for 10–17 year
olds)
- P.R.O.J.E.C.T. G.I.R.L.
- Give Birth to Your Purpose
Empowerment Conference.
With two offices in Baltimore and one
in Prince Georges County they are expanding their
services to the community.
Education
Stephanie holds an A.A. in General
Studies from Villa Julie College as well as a B.A. in
Government & Public Policy and an M.A. in Legal, Ethical
& Historical Studies, both from the University of
Baltimore. She is a licensed real estate agent as well
as a licensed life insurance agent.
Media
She is also the co-host of A Woman’s Journey to Wellness
and Success, a weekly radio talk program on WOLB 1010 AM
from 2–2:30 PM every Friday.
The purpose of the radio show is to
build a support network that will uplift the community
and provide individuals with the necessary resources and
tools that will help them grow spiritually, get in shape
physically, expand economically, and be successful on
this journey we call, “LIFE”. The hosts have adopted the
seven guiding principles of Kwanzaa and, in the spirit
of unity, they empower the community.
It is through sharing their stories,
providing educational forums, seminars, and being a
voice in the community that they address the ills and
offer working solutions to change conditions.
Stephanie and her co-hosts end each
show by saying the following:
It is a
new day...
Don’t let opposition knock you
It’s a new day...
Don’t let fear deter you
It’s a new day...
Don’t let pride, rob you
Today, is your day to embrace the journey we call
“life”.
It’s a new day
That just
about sums it all up.
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