EWI is proud to announce that we have been selected and featured in the 2007-08 Catalogue for Philanthropy as " one of the BEST small charities in the DC area." More here... |
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Bring Your Talent to EWI!
Opportunities to volunteer as one of our dedicated Board Members include
Treasurer
Donor Cultivation Director
Donor Membership Director
Sponsorship Director
Grant Writer
E-marketing Expert
Art Events Director
House Parties Director
Corporate Events Director
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EWI Wish List For November
- 3 Jewelry Rolls for Traveling Gallery Events
- 5 Plastic Storage Containers (18 Gallon) for Storing and Transporting Supplies
- 6 Weekend Gallery Volunteers
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Margarita Rozenfeld, Yes Circle!
EWI Funders
The Giving Circle of Hope The Washington Post
The Alexandria Commission for the Arts
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Washington Forrest Foundation
Virginia Dominion Power |
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Thank You For Celebrating Our 5th Anniversary With Us! Empowered  Women International has been inspiring change in the Greater DC area for 5 years. On October 30th we celebrated EWI style. It was a multicultural evening that recognized cultural contributions of emerging artists and the immigrant and refugee community. Princess Ayo (right) , EWI Artist, got the crowd moving with her Nigerian Storytelling, Founder Marga Fripp shared the history of this life-changing organization, the crowd was amazed by Casablanca Restaurant's very own belly-dancer, EWI Executive Director Leyla Strotkamp honored EWI artists for their contributions and successes during 2007 and notable female entrepreneur Alicia Vicentini inspired us all by sharing her journey of taking a dream and making it a reality. We thank our artists members, dedicated volunteers and community sponsors for allowing us to continue to make empowering changes within Greater DC. We'd like to offer a special thanks to our event sponsors: Friends of EWI
David & Heather Davies ~ Maureen Doallas ~ Joseph B. Humphries, ACCESS National Bank ~ David & Susan Stafford ~ Margaret S. Stone ~ Carol Supplee, Imagine Artwear ~ Alicia Venturi ~ Alicia Vicentini Patrons of EWI
The Bianchetta Family ~ Marga C. Fripp ~ Jennifer Lloyd, Arbonne Consultant
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In the Gallery This Month:
Original Huayruro Seed Necklaces
Are you looking for a unique gift for someone special this Holiday Season? This month A Woman's Story Gallery is featuring the work of Evelyn Brooks. Winner of EWI's Outstanding Artist Achievement Award, Evelyn utilizes huayruro seeds from her native Peru to give vibrant color to her exquisite silverwork. Each item you purchase from A Woman's Story Gallery helps make empowering changes for women. Give something more this Holiday Season.
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November 10th- Holiday Shopping for a Cause
915 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 684-1435
Tired of the same old Holiday gifts? Join EWI at Ten Thousand Villages for an evening of shopping to support global artisans, shop for great gifts, and support our cause.
Ten Thousand Villages of Alexandria has generously offered to donate 20% of their sales from 6-8pm on November 10th to EWI.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Three Dancers- The Essence of Dance
Monday, November 12, 2007
EWI is co-sponsoring the world premiere of "Three Dancers", which will be on Monday, November 12, 2007 at 8 PM in Washington, DC's Atlas Performing Arts Center, Lang Theatre. We hope to see you there. This first program - "Essence of Dance" -- features soloists Gesel Mason, Tehreema Mitha and Nejla Yatkin who come from quite distinct traditions. Each artist will perform a longer work that she feels is the essence of what she does and who she is. As the finale, Mason, Mitha and Yatkin will blend their talents in an improvisation. Tickets are on sale at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. All seats are $25. For reservations call, 202-399-7993. See www.atlasarts.org for additional information.
This program is jointly produced by Meera Wolfe-Jonathan G.
Willen-Mason/Rhynes Productions. It is anticipated that "Three Dancers" will continue as a series.
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Thank you to our sponsors, artists, customers and volunteers. It is with your talents and investments that we can continue to create postive changes in our community.
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Sincerely,
Leyla Strotkamp
Acting Executive Director
Empowered Women International
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