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UWCM's Women's Initiative

Our growing initiative, 700 members strong, engages the drive, dedication and determination of women and children in Central Massachusetts. Their current priority, violence in the lives of middle school age girls, is being addressed through strategically funded programs and community education. In only 3 years, more than $500,000 has been raised for programs that decrease the incidence of violence in the lives of girls. Click here to view committee member lists.

Wendy O'Leary
Wendy O'Leary WI Chairperson


Women's Initiative in the News...
The Investing in Girls Alliance

An unprecedented Investing In Girls Alliance was announced today, and the Women's Initiative is a significant part of the coalition. It was standing room only at the press conference at Sullivan Middle School, Worcester, where many of the attendees were adolescent girls. 

During the event, the comprehensive needs assessment research, underwritten by a grant from the Women's Initiative, was released. The research was compiled from girls, parents and providers from Worcester and seven surrounding towns.  The needs assessment is the most comprehensive research done to date that is specific to girls in central Massachusetts and is the first to gather, examine, and take action on gender specific data. (Continued)

Click here for more Investing in Girls Alliance info.


Women’s Initiative
Celebrates 5th Anniversary!

This promises to be an extraordinary year for the Women’s Initiative. Under the leadership of chairperson, Wendy O’Leary, the organization is poised to hit many milestones.

  • The release of the Investing in Girls research report (scheduled for late Fall 2007)
  • The implementation of Economic Empowerment conferences for middle school girls
  • The increase of the membership to more than 700 men and women, and
  • Achieving the goal of raising more than $1 million since it began 5 years ago.

Recently, the Women’s Initiative held its annual Stepping Up for Girls fundraiser at Mechanics Hall. Check out photos from that event and the Member Celebration in June at the Recent Events Page.

Become a member of the Women’s Initiative of United Way of Central Massachusetts, today! Download a pledge form or contact Kate Myshrall at kmyshrall@unitedwaycm.org

 

 

WI Upcoming Events...

Dollar Diva Conferences:
In an ongoing commitment to bring economic empowerment education to the youth of
this community, Women’s Initiative is pleased that in partnering with The Hanover Insurance Group, they have ensured that this highly successful program will continue locally for the next two years, with the next conference scheduled for Thursday, April 17 and Friday, April 18, 2008 at Clark University in Worcester. Learn more

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The following programs have received funding in the Women's Initiative category from our 07-08 grant awards:

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Clark University

All Kinds of Girls

$15,000

Family Health Center

Dance, Dance, Exercise

$44,657

Girls Incorporated of Worcester

Girls Promoting Safety

$62,613

Latino Education Institute

Latina Achievers in Search of Success

$34,872

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Camp Reach

$17,858

 

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