Ruby Fisher, Ann Richards School, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
Ruby Fisher is the youngest recipient of the Women of Year Award. She will receive a scholarship. She just graduated from the Ann Richards School Class of 2014. Fisher is known for being a shoulder to lean on, a beacon of wisdom and a crutch for support. These characteristics are used for by her peers as well as her sister. Fisher was apart of … Continue reading Ruby Fisher, Ann Richards School, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
Monica Benoit-Beatty, Songwriting with Soldiers, 2014 Women of the Year
Monica Benoit-Beatty is the Director of Philanthropy for an organization called Songwriters With Soldiers. In 2006, She wanted to make a difference in her world by stepping away from financial services sector to mentor, coach and connect to women. She was able to blend her passion for non-profit work by working a short, impacting time as the Chief Operating Officer for Girl Scouts of Central … Continue reading Monica Benoit-Beatty, Songwriting with Soldiers, 2014 Women of the Year
Christine Chen, Filmmaker, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
Christine Chen is a filmmaker and her company is Moth To Flame, LLC. Her main message to women has been to stay strong and pursue things that you love and believe in. As a filmmaker, she strives to create film content that shows women in strong leading roles. She has worked with organizations such as Girl Scouts to help empower young girls through film. Chen … Continue reading Christine Chen, Filmmaker, YWCA 2014 Women of the Year Award
The YWCA Women of the Year Award 2014: The Honorees
The YWCA Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women The mission of the YWCA is to eliminate racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Each year the YWCA celebrate women who exhibit the qualities of their mission. The five women who will be honored this year are Christine Chen, Monica Benoit-Beatty, Ruby Fisher, Sheryl Cole, and Shubhada Saxena. Each woman bring qualities … Continue reading The YWCA Women of the Year Award 2014: The Honorees
MIKAILA, NINE-YEAR-OLD LEMONADE MAKER, BUSY AS A BEE DURING NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK
Mikaila to offer a series of free educational workshops on how to save the honey bee WHAT: In celebration of the contribution pollinators make to the world’s food supply, BeeSweet Lemonade, is taking part in National Pollinator Week, June 16 -22, by facilitating workshops for youth and families on the importance of the honey bees and how to save them. The free workshops will be … Continue reading MIKAILA, NINE-YEAR-OLD LEMONADE MAKER, BUSY AS A BEE DURING NATIONAL POLLINATOR WEEK
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