April 2007

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America Lags Behind in Family Friendly Policies

Ernesta D. Ballard Book Prize Event: April 12, 2007
Please join us on April 12 as we award the Ernestra Drinker Ballard Book Prize to the authors of The Motherhood Manifesto: What America’s Moms Want - And What to Do About It. The evening will include an award program and discussion with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director, MomsRising and Kiki Peppard, regional activist featured in The Motherhood Manifesto. RSVP now

April News & Events

WOMEN’S WAY Announces the 30th Annual Event

On May 3, 2007 at the Sheraton City Center Hotel from 5:00 – 8:30 pm WOMEN'S WAY will present the 30th Annual Event. The Leadership Award will be given to Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP. The event features an Armchair Conversation with Eleanor Smeal, President and Founder, Feminist Majority Foundation and Rebecca Walker, Author, Activist and Founding Member of the Third Wave Foundation and moderated by Brenda Jorett, WHYY’s Morning Edition More info

Mountain Meadow’s Spring Fling Family Dance

Join Mountain Meadow on April 14th, 2007 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the William Way Center, 1315 Spruce Street in Philadelphia. Come dance the night away in a family friendly atmosphere.

Children's Aid Society of Pennsylvania Celebrates 125 Years of Service

Founded in 1882, the mission of the Children's Aid Society of Pennsylvania is to help children and families strengthen their futures through services that are professional, responsive, child centered and family focused.

Career Wardrobe Accessory Drive

The Women's Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art is holding a private two-day shopping event on April 17th and 18th. Guests are invited to bring new and/or gently-used handbags, jewelry, scarves, shoes (especially size 9 and up!), and stockings (new and unused; especially plus size) to donate to the 'Finishing Touch' accessory drive for The Career Wardrobe.

Women's Medical Fund 12th Annual Spring Reception

Join the Women's Medical Fund on May 17, 2007 at Two Liberty Place from 5:30 to 7:30 PM as they honor Loretta Ross, National Coordinator of SisterSong. Call 215.564.4070 for more information or to RSVP.

Women's Equality Amendment Introduced

House and Senate Democrats recently reintroduced the Equal Rights Amendment under a new name, the Women's Equality Amendment. First introduced in 1923 and under consideration several times, the Amendment would add the following sentence to the US Constitution: "Equality of Rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex."

Dr. Eric Keroack Resigns

Dr. Eric Keroack, former medical director of a chain of medical clinics that discourages the use of birth control and advocates abstinence, has stepped down from his position as the head of the federal office overseeing family planning programs. President Bush's appointment of Keroack was strongly opposed by women's rights activists. 

Career & Volunteer Opportunities

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