Grit Plus Gumption

02/22/2026

It's been a long time, friends!
We took down our website so that we could give the majority of our money away to people who needed it back in October 2025, after SNAP recipients had their benefits cut off. We believe groceries should not be optional.
For now, this will be our website.

Our work is currently on hiatus while our founder completes school in pursuit of her LCSW.

We are also now relocated in Durham, North Carolina, and we are looking forward to what is next here in our new home!

10/06/2024

My neighbor is taking things up Saturday (12th) to Western NC. The list of what they need is below. Her Venmo is also attached. Please share and donate if you can! You can also donate through Grit Plus Gumption’s Venmo:
Username: Gritplusgumption
If you’d like to send money another way, send me a message or comment.
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08/09/2024

I was in another interview recently for Shoutout! 😍 I’m so grateful for this opportunity. Check it out below and let me know what you think!

Xoxo
Wendy

Local Stories Meet Wendy Olson | Executive Director & Healing Coach August 6, 2024August 4, 2024 Leave a reply We had the good fortune of connecting with Wendy Olson and we’ve shared our conversation below. Hi Wendy, what do you want people to remember about you? Ironically enough, I am an enneagr...

06/11/2024

I’m sorry excited to be featured in VoyageRaleigh! This is my third time being interviewed by Voyage, but the first in my new area. Please give it a read and let me know what you think! 💛

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Wendy Olson. Wendy Olson Hi Wendy, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today. Hey there! My name is Wendy J. Olson. I am […]

03/20/2024

Hey. We’re still here.

Ok, but where have we been..?
Well, we moved. Half way across the country and all the way to the Durham area of North Carolina! We’re still getting settled in and learning our new home, but we’re looking forward to finding new partners in our area and getting back to the work we love to do.

Over the course of 2024, we’ll be announcing some shifts and changes so be sure to stay up to date by joining our mail listing and following us here.

This year is all about rest, rejuvenation, and reset. Won’t you join us?

11/14/2023

One of the most breathtaking moments I experienced recently was on our last retreat with Grit Plus Gumption:

We went to the beach at sunset. We’d planned a ritual to close our time together. ( would be so proud!)

As we approached the water, we noticed many others had gathered there as well. But with as many people who were there, the beach was still…silent. It was one of the most quiet and reverent moments I’ve ever experienced.

After we finished our ritual, we stared at the horizon for what seemed like an hour, just watching the waves clap back and forth.

It was holy. Reverent. Sacred.

I’m so lucky to be able to experience these moments with the work I get to do with these amazing warrior women.

11/12/2023

Has it been a rough week?
Yeah. Me too.

There’s healing in community. Knowing we are not facing our struggles alone, or that we’re not alone in our fight can encourage us to keep fighting another day.

That’s why safe community is a cornerstone to what we do at Grit Plus Gumption.

There are some changes coming next month to our organization. Make sure you’re signed up for our email list to stay up-to-date!

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Xoxo,
Wendy

11/02/2023

Tell me about your favorite season. 🍁
Many people find newness is spring and fall, but I love any change of season. I find excitement in the sun, the snow, the chilly winds of Fall, and the warmth of a spring day after a few months of cold.

How do seasons affect you? What do you most look forward to?
Let us know in the comments.

10/28/2023

Retreat Day 2:
The day was so beautiful we decide to do EVERYTHING at the beach. We stayed all day.

On our second day, we always share our intentions for the trip, and then we share our stories.

Normally we share our stories of harm, but this trip is all about empowerment. We reflect back on the last year and a half and celebrate how far we’ve come.

And that is something to be grateful for. 💛🙌🏽