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Cottey College Award
Cottey College has selected the Women’s Foundation to receive the “Women Going Places Award” in early October. This award recognizes individuals or organizations that have positively affected the lives of women through personal, professional, or philanthropic efforts. We are proud to accept this honor and thankful to Cottey College for their support.
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UChic founder Christie Garton (middle) and ambassadors Kiara Lewis (l) and Gracie Schram (r).
When we band together as a community, we can achieve more to empower women than we could ever do alone. The Women’s Foundation is proud to partner with KC-resident and social entrepreneur Christie Garton and her company UChic, a mission-driven lifestyle brand whose product sales empower teen girl consumers through scholarships. UChic is launching its first product -the "Gracie," a computer case on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo this fall. Proceeds will help fund the dreams of 14 deserving young women through UChic’s "1,000 Dreams" scholarship program. As part of our partnership, seven out of 14 girls to be funded are recent graduates of our Girls Grant Project. To support our girls and UChic's 1,000 Dreams mission, visit Indiegogo.com, and use the keyword "UChic" to learn more about the "Gracie" computer case. Read more about our partnership in Huffington Post or to follow the journeys of these young women, visit UChic.com for an insider’s look.
-Christie Garton
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22nd Annual Luncheon
Last Friday, September 26th, marked 10 weeks out from our Annual Luncheon featuring former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Madeleine Albright. As a countdown to the luncheon, we are promoting the event on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter with weekly Friday fun-fact “Pins About Madeleine.” Please help us get out the word by sharing with friends!
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Women's Foundation Inner Circle
On September 4th The Women’s Foundation unveiled its newly renamed Inner Circle (formerly Voices In Philanthropy). Guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon at the home of Lisa Schubert Hickok. The Inner Circle brings together individuals who are passionate about affecting change for women. As a collective group, the Inner Circle defines the importance of giving and the impact of philanthropy while providing a continuous revenue stream for the sustainable growth of the Foundation and its endowment.
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The Rose Brooks Center is about saving lives. Not just protecting the hundreds of women and children who need our emergency shelter to escape immediate danger, but the thousands of families who dream of a life safe from violence – a complete life built on respect, love and compassion. Rose Brooks Center is the leader in innovative domestic violence programs and support. We believe the destructive cycle of abuse can only be broken by offering a full continuum of care including prevention programming, crisis intervention, life skills development, and other supportive and therapeutic services.
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Wildwood Outdoor Education Center believes in providing opportunities to be inspired by nature and experience the joys of living and learning in the outdoors. Wildwood offers the opportunity to build esteem, develop essential life and interpersonal skills, and maintain/increase academic knowledge in a safe environment—and have fun doing it! Our outstanding programs are one of a kind in the region that is utilized by schools, businesses and families throughout the region. We attribute much of our success to our dedicated, professional staff. This commitment to the Wildwood experience ensures the highest quality programming and facilities.
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