The Women’s Initiative is a Charlottesville nonprofit providing trauma-informed mental health counseling and programs for women and members of the gender-expansive community facing barriers to care. Challenge Into Change is their annual writing program for Central Virginia community members. Writers of all experience levels, including first-time writers, may participate. Entries received by Tuesday, September 8 will be considered for this year’s book and community celebration. They believe that every story shared is an opportunity to help someone feel less alone.