What do we mean by "sex" and "gender"? Sometimes it is hard to understand exactly what is meant by the term "gender", and how it differs from the closely related term "sex". "Sex" refers to the biological and physiological characteristics that define men and women. "Gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and… Continue reading Gender & Gender Equality
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"Ladies First founders Tasha Ina Church and T’wina Franklin are profiled on TV Tacoma’s “City Line.” I was fortunate to partner with these gals for a project last fall, and they are amazing. Watch the video. You will be floored by what they do." -Data Girl Consulting Read the full publication ---> HERE!
Ladies First Members Speak to Crowd of 600+ at Power of the Purse Luncheon
"Lauren and Kasey are bright, hard-working juniors at Tacoma’s Stadium High School. These 4.0 students are best friends and part-time Running Start college students at TCC. Both felt the high school environment was not a great fit and so turned to Ladies First, where they've found an engaging and supportive community." Read Lauren + Kasey's… Continue reading Ladies First Members Speak to Crowd of 600+ at Power of the Purse Luncheon
Ladies First Partners with Tacoma Public Schools
Partnership Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cswk35JUot8&app=desktop "Leveraging the resources within our community has become one of our primary strategies. At Tacoma Public Schools we understand we can't do it alone and rely on the expertise our dedicated community partners offer. This edition of School Insider we discuss our partnerships with the YMCA, Metropolitan Development Council and Vibrant Schools… Continue reading Ladies First Partners with Tacoma Public Schools
Ladies First Interviews on CityLine with Carol Mitchell
Ladies First had the honor of being featured on TV Tacoma's CityLine. Watch our interview as we share why we do this work and a few of our program features. Interview: Link -----> here!
Hero Institute November 2013
Ladies First is all about collaborating with other organizations who are doing amazing work in our community. The College Success Foundation (CSF) was established in the spring of 2000 by Bob Craves and Ann Ramsay-Jenkins to provide college scholarships and mentoring to low-income, high-potential students. The Foundation evolved from former Washington State Governor Gary Locke’s 2020 Commission of the… Continue reading Hero Institute November 2013
Ladies First Joins {Make a Difference Day}
Make a Difference Day, a national community service event, was started in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine and takes place annually on the fourth Saturday of October. Thanks to The News Trubune for featuring Ladies First in today's paper!!
Next Generation of Leaders: Raising Ms. President Screening
Ladies First screening of "Raising Ms. President" with local elected officials: Tacoma City Council Member Victoria Woodards, Pierce County Council Member Connie Ladenburg, Tacoma School Board Member Catherine Ushka, and former Washington State Senator Debbie Regala. Raising Ms. President is about raising the next generation of female political leaders. Studies show that when more women… Continue reading Next Generation of Leaders: Raising Ms. President Screening
Self-defense at Lincoln High School in Tacoma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O9YvpBttFE Ladies First teaches self-defense to young ladies at Lincoln High school, Stadium High school, and First Creek Middle School. We also conduct workshops throughout the Tacoma community. Join Ladies First today!! View more videos of our work here.
You’re Invited to a Free Webinar
Please join Ladies First & University Place Junior Viking Cheer Team for a Ladies First-sponsored webinar at the home of Ladies First Co-Founder, T'wina Franklin! As the school year begins we think it is important to talk about healthy friendships between girls. Ladies First purchased the Unfriendly Friends & How to Cope Webinar by New… Continue reading You’re Invited to a Free Webinar
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