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September 2007 |
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Top StoryMakes Waves at the 5th Annual Fall Gala 
Making Waves, WOMEN'S WAY's Fall Gala Benefit, will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at the Independence Seaport Museum. The event includes a lively cocktail reception, gourmet dinner buffet by Frog Commissary Caterers, dancing to live music, and silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind items and premium offerings. Patron level tickets include an invitation to the exclusive Patron's Party at a private home on Rittenhouse Square. Please contact Michelle Carbonell to receive an invitation. More Info |
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September News & Events
The Young Women's Initiative of WOMEN'S WAY is holding an orientation breakfast on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 8 am to 9 am at Fox Rothschild. People under 40 who want to learn more about WOMEN'S WAY are encouraged to attend. More Info Volunteers Needed for the Women & Influence Conference The Women & Influence Conference will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at Temple University's Main Campus. This year's conference will focus on ecenomic self-sufficiency and financial know-how. Email Michelle Carbonell for information on the conference and for volunteer opportunities. Position Available at WOMEN'S WAY Do you care about making our region a better, safer and more equitable place? Work for WOMEN'S WAY and help make a difference in the lives of women, girls and families. WOMEN’S WAY seeks a Manager of Special Events. More Info Paulsdale Opens Its Doors to the Public Tours of the recently restored home of Alice Paul will be held on Wednesday, September 5 and Saturday, October 13. More Info Attention City Of Brotherly Love Employees The City of Philadelphia Employees’ Combined Campaign will hold a kick-off celebration on the plaza at the Municipal Services Building at 15th and JFK from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. All city employees are encouraged to come. Please support WOMEN'S WAY during the campaign. Interfaith Hospitality Network's Back to School Fundraiser 
The Trolley Car Diner at 7619 Germantown Avenue will donate10% of your purchase to WOMEN'S WAY Grantee Interfaith Hospitality Network from September 10th to September 16th from 5pm to 9pm. 
Please join WOMEN'S WAY grantee ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships and the Free Library of Philadelphia to kick-off Philly Plays Scrabble, a month long initiative celebrating Philadelphia as a literate city, on September 27 at 11:15 am in the main lobby of the Free Library of Philadelphia at 19th and Vine. The event will feature a marquis match-up between mayoral candidates Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger. Do You Have a Future in Pennsylvania Politics? Applications are now being accepted for the Pennsylvania Political Leaders Fellowship, a part-time, 9-month progressive political leadership development program for promising future candidates, political operatives and organizational leaders. More Info News from the Domestic Abuse Project Michele Greager, LCSW was recently promoted to the position of Senior Counselor and successfully completed all of the requirements to achieve her social work licensure. She is the first graduate of the Agency's Clinical Licensure Supervision Program funded by generous grants from the Tuttleman and van Amerigan Foundations. DAP's Annual county-wide law enforcement training was held on June 15th attended by 135 chiefs of police and officers from each of the County's 40+ municipal police departments. The featured trainer was nationally-recognized Lt (ret.) Mark Wynn who provided training on dealing with children at the scene, the new weapons relinquishment provisions of the Protection from Abuse Act, responding to hostage situations and the crime of stalking. DAP provides a full day of training each year on behalf of members of law enforcement supported by Mellon MidAtlantic Charitable Trusts. |
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Career & Volunteer OpportunitiesWOMEN’S WAY’s website provides up-to-date information on local career and volunteer opportunities. Be sure to visit www.womensway.org regularly for the latest postings. |
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