Benchmark II Released

Benchmark II: A Study of Louisville Women and Girls 2012 was released during a press conference on May 10 at 10:30 a.m., held in the Fifth Third Conference Room, Brown Theatre Lobby, 315 W. Broadway.

The report is a follow up to Benchmark I, released to the community in 2000. Both studies, while 12 years apart, give a look into the lives and economic situations of women, girls and families from a variety of perspectives. Benchmark II evaluates the research which spurred the creation of the Women 4 Women Economic Self-Sufficiency Model. The model focuses on four key areas: health and safety, education and leadership, jobs and earnings, and social change and the single-parent economy.

Women 4 Women will host two community forums on May 16 and 23 to discuss findings and begin the collaborative process of what we, as a community, can do to change these statistics. The public is invited to attend one or both of these forums; RSVP to danah@w4w.org.

May 23 2 to 4 p.m. - The Center for Women and Families, 927 S. 2^nd Street, Louisville, KY, 40203

New Web site coming this summer
Women 4 Women is currently undergoing a Web site redesign and we can't wait to reveal the finished product. The new site will launch this summer, but in the meantime, keep checking back to find out all the details about our upcoming events, like the annual Luncheon detailed below! 

Save the Date

Jean Chatzky, author and financial editor for NBC's Today Show,
announced as 2012 Luncheon Key Note Speaker

Women, whether they're the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. Jean will show us the steps we need to take to live comfortably (and worry-free) today, tomorrow and in the future!
 
Join us and 1,500 community and business leaders, on Thursday, September 13.  Be motivated by Jean, network with your friends and learn about the exciting work that Women 4 Women is doing in our community to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women and families. Contact Gwen Cooper for sponsorship information at gwen@w4w.org.

Mark your calendars

Women 4 Women's Repair Affair
Saturday, June 16th, 2012

Women 4 Women's 20th Anniversary Golf Tournament
Monday, August 27th, 2012
Cardinal Club-Simpsonville, KY

Women 4 Women's Annual Luncheon
Thursday, September 13th, 2012
Galt House East - Grand Ballroom

A Celebration of Women A 20th Anniversary Tribute Book

With a few words of recognition and a photograph, you can share the special contributions of someone important to you. Tribute listings are available in a range of sizes and prices ranging from a full-page at $1,000 to name-only listings at only $100. 

Your tax-deductible tribute will help better the quality of life for women and girls in our community.  The proceeds from A Celebration of Women will be donated to the Women 4 Women Fund 4 Women and Girls Endowment at the Community Foundation of Louisville. 

For more information or to purchase a tribute, click here to view and download the flyer and pledge form. 

Space is limited - Reserve your tribute today - Deadline is April 30!

Gwen Cooper balances passion for outdoors with new role as Executive Director of Women 4 Women
Gwen Cooper Executive Director of Women 4 Women was recently interviewed by Business First about her new role and her love for the outdoors.

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