ABOUT US

Overcoming Powerlessness was founded in 1995 in the basement        of a home in York, PA. We have grown to become a nonprofit      501(c)(3) organization listed with the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations and incorporated within the Commonwealth of PA. OCP provides services through group meetings which have proven to be successful in breaking patterns of emotionally abusive relationships. We assist victims in overcoming the confusion, depression and powerlessness of their abusive situations.

HOW WE SUPPORT VICTIMS OF EMOTIONAL ABUSE

OCP offers a nurturing environment through support groups which serve as an optimal environment for recovery and healing from abuse. Through the safety of a nurturing and accepting environment, group members acknowledge their pain and make honest evaluations about the effect abuse has had on their lives.

Members learn to reclaim their rights and come to believe in their own self-worth. The interchange of ideas offers rich feedback that fosters significant personal and spiritual growth. We explore new behaviors aimed at changing the ineffective ways of relating to       the abuser.

The group dynamic combines the experience of members, allowing the development of mutual trust and acceptance, along with the hope of “breaking free” of the powerlessness that has been at work for so long in their lives. 

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The Board of Directors

 

Esther Koblitz, President

Sue Beck, Vice President

Fred Wilt, Treasurer

Elizabeth Kazor,  Secretary

Palleh Toe

Kathryn Santiago

Janet Miller

Our Founder

In October 2018, OCP's dedicated founder and Executive Director, Bonnie Wilt, went home to be with the Lord. Bonnie was a friend, supporter, counselor, and mentor to hundreds of women who experienced emotional abuse. Bonnie's empathy, understanding, gentleness, and knowledge will be greatly missed. Overcoming Powerlessness will continue to hold support groups as we move forward to help many more women in memory of Bonnie. Her spirit lives on as we seek to help others fly free and truly overcome their powerlessness.

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Overcoming Powerlessness, (OCP) is an organization dedicated to the education, support and awareness of women who seek to break the patterns that maintain phychologically abusive behavior.  We have created a community of support for persons dealing with emotional abuse through the services offered by OCP in an effort to foster emotional, physical and  spiritual healing.