YWCA provides programs and services to more than 2,000 individuals a year. this is a site for table captains participating in the 2006 IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN spring luncheon that benefits that YWCA of the Hartford Region. Among the young women who attended the event were participants from YWCA’s Young Women’s¬†Leadership Corps (YWLC), an after-school program that gives young women the power to persevere both personally and academically. Mayor Toni Harp, mayor of the City of New Haven, was their guest speaker. This program, Creating Opportunities, introduced young women to the power of women’s philanthropy while fostering community involvement. The project sought a cross section of women who had made significant contributions to American society in the first half of the twentieth century.
and Julie Trowbridge-Dillman spoke at the event about their company’s respective partnerships with YWCA and their support of YWCA’s mission.Ī program was held in the morning for 55 young women from area high schools. Black Women Oral History Project (1976-1977) Under the auspices of the Schlesinger Library, the Black Women Oral History Project interviewed 72 African-American women between 19. Jean LaTorre, vice president and chief investment officer, Aetna Inc. and Presenting Sponsor, The Travelers Companies, Inc. YWCA Hartford Regions In the Company of Women Creating Opportunities Program. YWCA thanks all sponsors for their support, including Legacy Sponsor, Aetna Inc. 1.Young women from YWLC and from the Hartford area 2. The co-chairs of the event were Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson, Attorney at Robinson & Cole LLP and Julie Trowbridge-Dillman, SVP, Operations & eBusiness at The Travelers Companies, Inc. Governor Malloy gave brief opening remarks commending the work of YWCA. Nappier Catherine Smith, commissioner, Department of Economic and Community Development and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp attended the event to support YWCA. Governor Nancy Wyman Attorney General George Jepsen Secretary of the State Denise W. “Thank you for leading the way,” she said. This year, the event will be held online to bring business, community, and nonprofit leaders together to support YWCA programs that benefit more than 2,000 women, girls, and families throughout the Greater Hartford community. YWCA Hartford Region will host its signature fundraising event, In the Virtual Company of Women: 25 Years of Inspiration on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 12:00 p.m. She closed her message of Living life generously, by praising all attendees for being involved in their community. YWCA Hartford Region Celebrates 25 Years of Inspiration with Women’s Rights Advocate Cecile Richards. “We put aside the mental and spiritual health of our children, especially our young girls,” Manheim said. She spoke about dispelling the traditional¬†image of women in Hollywood and the importance of being strong role models for young girls today. YWCA Hartford Region is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. There is no accurate record of the man ( or woman ) power hours. “Today was the first time I was not offended to be called ‘husky’,” Manheim said. Hartford Hospital for girls to serve from 4 to 7 p. Manheim opened her remarks by congratulating the recent NCAA champion Connecticut Huskies. Proceeds from the event will support YWCA’s vital work in the community. The In the Company of Women luncheon featured actress and activist Camryn Manheim as the keynote speaker. The event was attended by over 1,400 guests, including corporate and community leaders. they with various kinds of bombs during air Y. YWCA Hartford Region held its 19th Annual In The¬†Company of Women luncheon on April 8 at the Connecticut Convention Center. Hartford Hospital for girls to serve from Under the direction of the. Merrill Camryn Manheim, executive director of The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Teresa Younger, and State Treasurer Denise L. Governor Nancy Wyman Secretary of the State Denise W.