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Celebrating 10 Years of United Way's Women's Initiative by recognizing Women Leaders in Philanthropy and Volunteerism.
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WHEREAS, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) in Southeastern Pennsylvania is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of its Women's Initiative affinity group; and
WHEREAS, Molly D. Shepard, President and CEO of The Leader's Edge/Leaders By Design, founded the Women's Initiative in 2003; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Initiative has raised more than $3 million to support its signature program, Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow, a program that helps at-risk girls learn how to build and maintain healthy relationships and develop enhanced leadership skills; and
WHEREAS, The work of Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow has been supported by a number of local agencies that share United Way's commitment to improving the lives of children, including Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Philadelphia; Boys and Girls Clubs of Philadelphia; Congreso; Discovery Charter School; Education Works; Excell Community Development Corporation; Foundation for Pottstown Education; Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania; Girls Incorporated of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey; Healthy Communities Initiative, Inc.; Philadelphia Anti-Drug/Anti-Violence Network; Philadelphia Department of Human Services - Girls Track; Philadelphia Prevention Partnership; Public Health Management Corporation; Say Yes to Education; The Wellness of You, Inc.; United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia; and YWCA Tri-County Areas; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Initiative has offered professional women opportunities to volunteer with agencies that work with at-risk girls to develop core values supporting their future success; and
WHEREAS, Women engaged with the Women's Initiative, under 35 who belong to the Women's Initiative Next Generation (WING), are extended the opportunity to build their network with women who are committed to creating lasting change for i...
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