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First of all, in case we haven't done so already, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended, participated in, and helped organize our Fourth Annual Conference! The day was a great success, filled with wonderful presentations, meaningful conversations, and connections. We couldn't have pulled it off without the help and support of our committed members and active volunteers. Again, THANK YOU!
This month is filled with amazing opportunities to support and advocate for girl-serving organizations throughout southwestern PA, as well as events to help improve your own programming and make connections with organizations and individuals who are empowering girls every day!
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Girls Coalition Events and Announcements
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Meet & Greet, hosted by the Membership Committee Join other individuals who serve, support, or advocate on behalf of girls for a morning meet & greet. These events are free and attendees will have the opportunity to: - Network with other professionals
- Explore opportunities to partner and collaborate with the Girls Coalition and other GC members
- Take advantage of a 20% discount off of Girls Coalition Membership Dues (if you are not already a member)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAY Meet & Greet WHEN: Tuesday, May 8th from 8-10am WHERE: Panera Bread in Oakland (3401 Blvd of the Allies) CONTACT: info@girlscoalitionswpa.org JUNE Meet & Greet WHEN: Tuesday, June 12th from 8-10am WHERE: Coffee Tree Roasters, Bakery Square (151 Bakery Square Blvd. @ Penn Ave.) CONTACT: info@girlscoalitionswpa.org Visit our website or click HERE to register! |
Member Events and Announcements
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh- 30th Annual Tribute to Women Since 1983 the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh has recognized and honored the achievements of more than 200 exceptional women, saluting them for helping to shape the direction of our region and improve the lives of others. Join the YWCA again on May 16th for the 30th Annual Tribute to Women Leadership Luncheon and help acknowledge this year's awardees - eight women who have distinguished themselves in performance and leadership in their fields, who have made significant contributions for the greater good of our community.
WHEN:Wednesday, May 16th from 12:00 - 1:30pm
WHERE: Westin Hotel (1000 Penn Ave.) For more information and to register for the event, click HERE.
 The Midwife Center for Birth and Women's Health - Let Them Eat Cake! Annual Contest and Fundraiser Please join The Midwife Center for the 7th annual Let Them Eat Cake! contest and fundraiser. The theme this year is "1982: The Birth of a Dream Come True" in honor of the center's 30th anniversary. Along with amazing cakes, this event will feature an 80s photobooth, silent auction, open wine and beer bar, champagne tasting, and entertainment by DJ Riel. A VIP Baker's Reception is also offered from 6:30 - 7:30pm with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres from Ola Appetit, a performance by a Pittsburgh Opera resident artist, and early entry to the cake contest. WHEN: Saturday, May 19th, 2012 from 7:30 to 10:00pm WHERE: Pittsburgh Opera TICKETS: VIP - $75, Main event tickets - $45 in advance, $60 at the door To purchase tickets and to find more information about this event, click HERE.
Gwen's Girls - TEN - 10th Anniversary Gala Happy 10th anniversary, Gwen's Girls! In celebration of this milestone, come enjoy an elegant night at the Frick Art and Historical Center. The event will pay tribute to Gwen's Girls founder, Gwendolyn J. Elliott, showcase girls and their successes, and feature a Couture Noire Fashion Show, highlighting local Pittsburgh designers. Several of these original designs will be auctioned off at the end of the evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the work of Gwen's Girls. WHEN: Saturday, May 19th from 7:00 - 11:00pm WHERE: Frick Art and Historical Center (7227 Reynolds St.) TICKETS: $150 per person For additional information or questions, contact Lonnie Silver, CFRE, at 412-731-7670, ext. 44 or email lsilver@gwensgirls.org.
For ticket information and to register, click HERE.
Women for a Healthy Environment Fragrance Free Day! The ingredient "fragrance" is in many consumer products, but what does it really mean? Join Women for a Healthy Environment on Tuesday, May 22nd for a FREE Webinar to learn more. Geared toward office managers and administrators, human resource professionals, sustainability coordinators, green team members, and corporate wellness committee participants, this webinar will feature a panel of experts who will speak about the potential health effects from fragrance, legal issues and employer accomodations for employees impacted by fragrance. The session will also feature examples of fragrance-free workplace policies and policy implementation, and human resource lessons learned along the way. WHEN: Tuesday, May 22nd from 11:00am - 12:00pm WHERE: Online webinar To read about the panel of experts involved in this event, and to register click HERE.
The Women and Girls Foundation -- GirlGov Program - Calling for Applications NOW!
The Women and Girls Foundation is now accepting applications for the Third Annual GirlGov program. GirlGov, created by teen women for teen women, is designed to provide local girls with the opportunity to learn, first hand, about government and social change philanthropy. This year's program promises to be the biggest and best yet! Participants will have opportunities to:
- Shadow a state legislator for a day at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg;
- Learn about philanthropy and grantmaking, and award $10,000 to local girl-led projects;
- Explore nonprofit and government career options;
- Discuss issues affecting women and girls with key decision makers;
- Meet and hear from accomplished women working in and with government;
- Become (more) involved in community civics;
- Most of all - have fun!
WHEN: June 16 - June 19
WHERE: Harrisburg, PA
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15!
To find out information, and to apply - click HERE.
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YouthLINK Youth Career Fair
On Thursday, May 3, 2012, YouthLINK and the PA CareerLink® will join forces to sponsor the 6th annual Youth Career Fair for 16-24 year old job seekers. Youth who attend the fair will have the opportunity to meet hiring employers, talk to representatives from colleges and universities, and discuss career goals with experts from the workforce development field. Participants will receive a career fair bag filled with great gifts and have the chance to win door prizes!
WHEN: Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 12:30 - 4:00pm
WHERE: Omni William Penn Hotel,
For more information about this event, please see contact YouthLINK at 412-632-1719
Child Watch Pittsburgh
Advancing Childhood Success by Reducing Chronic Absence
Information recently released by Attendance Works point to the impact of chronic early absence on later student's success. While recent reports indicate that truancy is a risk factor that affects children through adolescence, the teenage years and through adulthood, never has the evidence been so clear that chronic pre-school and kindergarten absences predict chronic absenteeism and poor academic performance in later grades.
Obviously, missing so much school is a problem for absent students: By 3rd grade, the children who missed too much of kindergarten and 1st grade are falling behind in reading, research shows. By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes an early-warning sign that students will drop out of high school. With all this information, hopefully we are all beginning to realize that a reduction in absences starting in the early grades is one of the more straightforward, actionable steps to improve schools, improve student success, increase graduation rates and improve our community well-being overall!
For more information on this topic, and to find links to complete reports click HERE.
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