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Another uplifting experience at WMAD Luncheon
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Our 12th annual Women Make a Differece: Wear One, Bring One Luncheon was one to remember as Women's Leadership members gathered to celebrate the generosity of Greenville County women and honor the impact they are having in the community.
In addition to hearing an inspirational address from SC Education Lottery Executive Director Paula Harper Bethea and collecting 550 bras and 1,180 pairs of underwear for Safe Harbor, the more than 650 women leaders in attendance had the chance to meet some of the very women they're helping through the new Jobs to Careers - Women Helping Women scholarship program.
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Arts & Gardens: WL professionals celebrate impact
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Women In Banking Women In Banking held their annual "Making a Difference" celebration Sept. 9 at Carolina First at CU-ICAR. During the event, WIB members shared the importance of their involvement and support of United Way with their banking colleagues and watched as local artist Jared Emerson transformed a blank canvas into a spectacular painting of downtown Greenville's Liberty Bridge. The painting was auctioned off during the event with a portion of the proceeds benefiting United Way. View the gallery Women In Real EstateOur Women In Real Estate showed they know a little about curb appeal during their "Making a Difference" celebration Sept. 21 at Martin Nursey and Garden Center.
Wearing their garden hats and attire, WIRE members had lots of fun sharing the work of United Way and learning how to liven up any living space with beautiful fall plants! Guests were also asked to bring their ugliest flower pot for a chance to see it transformed right before their eyes. Who knew we could work such wonders with flowers and plants! View the gallery Women Attorneys Women's Leadership's Women Attorneys gathered Oct. 7 to celebrate their generosity and commitment to the community through United Way. This fun evening featured chefs from Soby's sharing their secrets on how to make some quick and easy appetizers that these busy women could assemble with minimum effort and an elegant effect! View the gallery
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Dear Women's Leadership:
Every year, when I walk into the ballroom of the Carolina First Center and see the hundreds of women carrying their gift bags, I can't help but feel so grateful -- not only for the bras and panties, but also for the care and time each woman took to pick out something special for a "sister" they don't even know. Statistics show that one in four women will be affected by domestic violence in ther lifetime, so chances are that there were many women in that room who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. The bags and bags of lingerie represent the fact that there is help and that our sisters care!
When a woman in our shelter receives a goodie bag that includes brand new underwear, she is thrilled knowing that she is worthy of beautiful things. And as you know, a big part of our self-esteem hinges on our ability to know we are worthy of beautiful things.
This event blesses our clients and Safe Harbor at just the right time every year. It is uncanny -- we always run out of underwear about a week before this event. You guys keep us "covered" all year!
Thanks again for what you are doing for our clients, Safe Harbor, and for the community. I am proud to call Greenville my home.
Becky Callaham
Executive Director, Safe Harbor
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Something BIG
Coming Soon...
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Women's Leadership is looking to keep the momentum moving forward for women in Greenville County with another exciting new project.
This initiative, which will be unveiled through a special e-mail message delivered to you on Thursday, Oct. 28, will give our members and their friends the opportunity to have a profound and direct impact on the lives of women and their families.
Can't wait for the big reveal? For a sneak peek, contact Holly Manuel at 864-467-3551.
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2010 Women's
Leadership Council
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Mary Jeffrey, Chair
Michelle Yarbrough, Vice Chair
Gena Allen
Courtney Atkinson
Fritzi Barbour
Susan Boyd
Kathy S. Brooks
Susan E. Cyr
Lisa De Bellis
Lynn C. Faust
Debra McAlister Ham
Debra J. Harris
Susanne Hite
Paula S. King
Karen Lambert
Barbara B. League
Margaret Marcum
Kathy Marshall
Leigh A. Pagan
Sandra P. Rice
Angela R. Shapkauski
Kimberly Smith
Lynn J. Waters
Sandra B. Welch
Barbara S. Wilson
Advisory Council
Judy P. Alexander
Jo Watson Hackl
Tami M. McKnew
Beth Padgett
Gwen L. Randolph
Ruth Roper
Caroline W. Schroder
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| 2010 Campaign
Ends Oct. 29
The close of the 2010 campaign is just around the corner, but it's not too late to make a gift. You can give safely and securely online at unitedwaygc.orgRemember, every Palmetto Society member who increases their gift 10 percent or more this year will have that increase matched dollar-for-dollar by Michelin North America. | 
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Because of you...
| ...286 Greenville County  students received the tools they needed to start the school year off on the right foot.
Thank you to all of our Women's Leadership members who participated in United Way's School Tools project, donating backpacks and school supplies to children in need.
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