November 2007

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Age of Arousal Benefit for WOMEN'S WAY

Join WOMEN’S WAY on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm at the Wilma Theater (265 S. Broad Street, Center City) for a special preview performance of the Age of Arousal by celebrated playwright Linda Griffiths. This pay-what-you-can performance is an ideal way to enjoy Philadelphia’s rich theater culture with a vibrantly funny, women-centered play while contributing to WOMEN’S WAY and mingling with other WOMEN’S WAY supporters! An exclusive WOMEN’S WAY reception will be held during intermission with light refreshments. Ticket availability is limited. Please RSVP to Molly McAndrew at 215.985.0333 x 226. More Info

November News & Events

WOMEN'S WAY Needs Volunteers

Committee members are needed for the Corporate Outreach Committee and for the Annual Event Committee. Help WOMEN'S WAY raise corporate support and help us plan our largest fundraising event of the year!  All skill levels and experience are welcome!  More Info

Remember WOMEN'S WAY in Year-end Giving Plans

WOMEN'S WAY needs your support. Please consider making a gift to WOMEN'S WAY. Remember that by carefully planning your charitable contributions, you'll enjoy the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause while likely decreasing your tax burden next April! Gifts of cash, securities, retirement accounts and other assets may help you reduce your taxes and are gratefully accepted by WOMEN'S WAY.  More info

Town Hall Meeting on Philadelphia's Childbirth Crisis

Join childbearing families, nurses, doctors, and elected officials to explore the city’s childbirth crisis at a Northeast Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 29 at 7:00 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church - 3101 Tyson Avenue, Philadelphia.  Zack Stalberg, former Daily News Editor and President/CEO of the Committee of Seventy, will moderate the event. Come learn about the childbirth crisis and help create a plan to ensure that Philadelphia’s families have access to safe and affordable OB care.

Save Pennsylvania's Cervical Cancer Program

On July 1, 2007 state funding for life saving cervical cancer screening and follow up treatment for uninsured women ages 18 to 39 was cut.  Please help us save this program by contacting Governor Ed Rendell at 800.932.0784 or via e-mail at governor@state.pa.us. E-mail the Cervical Cancer Prevention Project with questions. More Info

Alice Paul Institute's Girls Share Their Voice Report

Alice Paul Institute has learned a lot from girls participating in their leadership programs including the top issues for girls as identified by a select group of teachers and recommendations for API and other institutions working to develop female leaders of tomorrow. View their findings here.

CARE Act Needs Your Support

The PA State House is expected to vote on House Bill 288 – The CARE Act (Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act) soon!  The bill would require Pennsylvania hospitals to provide access to and information about emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy as a result of the rape and have the opportunity to consult with a sexual assault counselor no matter which hospital in PA they go to or are brought to after being assaulted. Please contact your legislator to tell them that you want this bill passed without delay and without amendments.  Find your legislator here (Use Find Members box in upper right corner.)

Gifts That Give - A Private Shopping Event

Visit a special, private holiday shopping event at a Chestnut Hill home on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm featuring S2 Designs (Vintage costume jewelry and unique hand knit items), Just Between Us - Saturday only - (Designer inspired costume jewelry), Precious Metal Works - Sunday only - (Colorful hand fabricated silver and gold jewelry), and Gemmill Photography (Framed and unframed images and note cards). 20% of all net sales will be donated WOMEN'S WAY (please designate WOMEN'S WAY as you purchase your items). Please e-mail Molly McAndrew for directions or call 215.985.3322.

Tea N’ Talk with Dorothy Goins

On Saturday, December 1, 2007 enjoy free food, gourmet coffee and tea, free massages by M-R-T Therapy and featured guest speaker, author and playwright Tonya Blount of “The Tonya Blount Show” at the Infusion Coffee & Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia at 7:00 pm.  Admission is $10 (which will support the women and children at Sojourner House).  Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to support the Toy Drive for Shared Experience Mentoring Program. More info.

Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania Has Joined COA’s Community of Excellence

Celebrating 125 years of service to children and families, Children’s Aid Society of PA was accredited in August 2007, by the Council on Accreditation (COA), an independent not-for-profit accrediting body whose mission is to “promote best practice standards; champion quality services for children, youth and families; and advocate for the value of accreditation.”  This national recognition assures to all stakeholders – children and families, foundations, donors, funders, colleagues and community members – that CAS of PA has achieved excellence in service delivery and ethical, effective organizational operations. CAS of PA has joined COA’s Community of Excellence.

Career & Volunteer Opportunities

WOMEN’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.
For more information on career, board, and volunteer opportunities click here!

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