Women's Leadership Councils in the News
The United Way of Anderson County’s Women Leadership Council took on a big task when they decided to take on teen pregnancy. They started in the school district in their county with the highest teen pregnancy rate. The year before they started this work, there were 33 pregnancies in this community – and by 2008, there were none. Their successes were recognized by Time Magazine who featured the WLC initiative at Starr-Iva Middle school. Anderson County is achieving its bold goal, you can see it in the numbers – and even more, you can see it in the hope they have given to an entire community of young women. Congratulations to Anderson County on their well deserved national recognition!
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1886558-3,00.html
United Way of Warren County Plans "Power of the Purse" Women's Leadership Event
Scheduled for July 21, 2009, United Way of Warren County's Women's Leadership Event, "The Power of the Purse," will feature keynote speaker Dr. Barbara- Jayne Lewthwaite, the President of Centenary College. The proceeds for this event will benefit the relatively new mentoring program, started in February of this year, which was established to help women secure jobs that will lead to a successful career and leadership opportunities. The event will be held at the Hawke Point Golf Club in Washington Township.
http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2009/06/united_way_of_warren_county_pl.html
United Way of New Orleans Women's Leadership Council and the St. Bernard Project invite you to "Sip, Shop and Celebrate"
This event, taking place May 14 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Fine Arts Center, will be part of the Women's Rebuild week, an annual event hosted by the St. Bernard Project. This event provides a great opportunity to celebrate those who have volunteered their time to help rebuild Southeast Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina.
St. Louis Women's Leadership Council Throws Biggest Baby (and Kids!) Shower Ever
At an event being held Thursday, June 4th, the Women's Leadership Council in St. Louis will invite attendees to enjoy appetizers and beverages as they learn about families in need in their region. Each attendee will bring a brand new item for a baby or small child which will in turn be donated to partnering United Way agencies.
Sarah Brelvi, United Way of Warren County President/CEO, recognized by New Jersey Governor as a New Jersey Woman Leader
Congratulations to Sarah Brelvi for her outstanding achievements for United Way's Women's Leadership Councils. Sarah founded Women's Leadership Councils at the United Way of Essex and West Hudson and Warren County, and is the co-founder and chair of the state-wide United Way of New Jersey Women's Leadership Council.
http://www.nj.com/warrenreporter/index.ssf/2009/04/united_way_of_warren_county_pr.html
The United Way of San Diego’s newly founded Women’s Leadership Council announces advocacy-focused strategy.
The San Diego WLC, which kicked off in January of 2009, is recognizing the national call to action through their new advocacy-focused Philanthropy Initiative. The Initiative will concentrate on the United Way’s three impact areas: Stopping Child Abuse & Neglect; Promoting Financial Stability; and Ending Chronic Homelessness.