We are so grateful for partnerships & community. Ladies First high school members were invited to lead as camp counselors at the YMCA Sisterhood Retreat. Thank you Fahren Johnson for your heart for empowering women and for envisioning this transformational camp experience.
Category: Community Engagement
GWP Health & Fitness Day
You're invited... Girls With Purpose • Health & Fitness Day✨ Saturday, April 9th Programming is designed for middle and high school girls! •• Email T'wina Fields Franklin at Ladies1stOrg@gmail.com or call 253.882.7810 for additional details. Agenda for the day! A few photos from our experiences!
Thank you AAUW!
We send a huge THANK YOU to AAUW -- Tacoma Branch for choosing Ladies First as its 2014-2015 Mission Project. We also want to say THANK YOU to Ladies First members Aayana & Edoukou for participating in Saturday's funder presentation. What are AAUW mission-based programs? Mission-based programs are projects that motivate, inform, teach, demonstrate to,… Continue reading Thank you AAUW!
Social Media Girl
Ladies First facilitated a community conversation on social networking, digital communication and technology. Our members shared their social media/texting experiences with parents and students at Tacoma Public Schools' Family & Community Learning Academy. Our conversation encouraged families to identify safe and appropriate ways for girls to connect with peers and engage in academic opportunities. … Continue reading Social Media Girl
Women + Girls Ride 2016🚲🚲
Read here for a blog post recap of our ride written by Cascade Bicycling Club. In partnership with VeloFemmes (http://velofemmes.wix.com/velofemmes) and with donations from Bikes for Kids and the Puyallup Watershed Initiative, Ladies First is proud to announce {WOMEN & GIRLS RIDE 2016}. This biking event is open to Ladies First members, VeloFemmes members… Continue reading Women + Girls Ride 2016🚲🚲
Power of the Purse Luncheon
"When women are supported and given the tools they need to succeed, they not only improve the well being of their families, but of their entire community." -Fund for Women and Girls ✨Cheers to our community for consistently stepping up to champion equity for women & girls and for ensuring broader economic gains for all.… Continue reading Power of the Purse Luncheon
Happy International Women’s Day!
We are powerful, smart, strong, & fearless! Let us celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Yet let's also be aware progress has slowed in many places across the world, so urgent action is needed to accelerate gender parity. http://www.internationalwomensday.com/ What are you going to make? Can you name any women… Continue reading Happy International Women’s Day!
Ladies First Founder Featured on Elect Her Panel
•Elect Her 2016• Campus Women Win Saturday, March 5th we spoke to a room filled with college women and encouraged each one of them to run for office. Women are great leaders. Lead on! •Pierce County Auditor, Julie L Anderson •University Place School Board Director, T'wina Fields Franklin •Mayor of Tacoma, Marilyn Strickland •Fircrest Council… Continue reading Ladies First Founder Featured on Elect Her Panel
Movie Day 2016 w/ GWP✨
Ready for a treat? We're planning the perfect girls day out with Girls With Purpose and Ladies First members. Prepare to bond and explore friendships. Did you know friendships can increase your sense of belonging, reduce stress, boost your happiness and improve your self-worth? Yes, we are all about a healthy life and strong… Continue reading Movie Day 2016 w/ GWP✨
Purse Drive // Service Learning Project 2016
Small Purse...BIG CHANGE! Help us raise new and gently used purses to be auctioned off at the Fund for Women & Girls' Annual Power of the Purse Fundraiser Luncheon on March 8. The luncheon is an opportunity for our community to show our support and ensure that all women and girls in Pierce County-no matter… Continue reading Purse Drive // Service Learning Project 2016
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