This school year we hosted a 6-week mini session at Stewart Middle School in partnership with Metro Parks SPARX! Our goal was to reduce barriers to academic success so our ladies graduate with competence and confidence. We believe in aiding, mentoring and guiding our members towards a successful future.
Category: Community Engagement
You’re Invited: “The Empowerment Project” Special Screening
New Year, New Partnerships! We are excited for 2015 and we are kicking the year off with a special screening of "The Empowerment Project." Join us January 29th at Lincoln High School, 5pm-7pm, for a film and discussion about what it means to take on your dreams. The Fund for Women & Girls and Ladies… Continue reading You’re Invited: “The Empowerment Project” Special Screening
{Our Friend} Chelsea Tornga Photography
Chelsea provides affordable photography in the Tacoma, Lakewood, Seattle and surrounding areas. Photo Credit: Chelsea Tornga Photography Web: www.Chelseatorngaphotography.smugmug.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaTorngaPhotography Contact Her: http://www.Chelseatornga_photography@yahoo.com Thank you, Chelsea!
Gender & Gender Equality
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
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!!
PROM Power.Respect.Opportunity.Motivation Dress Giveaway
What: PROM - Power. Respect. Opportunity. Motivation. Dress Giveaway @ UW Tacoma When: Thurs. April 25th Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Where: The oUWTpost - MAT building (2nd Floor) For: Stadium High & Lincoln High students Bring student ID and event ticket Event tickets will be provided to invitees. Please send us the names of… Continue reading PROM Power.Respect.Opportunity.Motivation Dress Giveaway
Y Tacoma Features Ladies First
Y Tacoma aims to identify, spotlight, and support the young adults of Tacoma's Y Generation(18-35) who are change-makers in their respective work. Y Tacoma will also aim to support those young adults who have the ambition to make an impact in their lives, their community and beyond. Every other week we will profile up to… Continue reading Y Tacoma Features Ladies First
First Creek Middle School
First Creek Middle School was the launch location of the Ladies First Program. We went through a questionnaire and selection process to sign up ladies for our program. We had a total of 45 young ladies total and 45 on our waiting list. They were selected based on their interest in the program, their goal… Continue reading First Creek Middle School
Hero Institute
Ladies First had the great pleasure of being invited to do three workshops at the College Success Foundation's Hero Institute--A one day conference for middle school and high school youth. Our workshop focused on body image and breaking down barriers for women. For more on the College Success Foundation, check out their website: http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/
2012 Youth and Family Summit
The 2012 Youth & Family Summit was informed by the previous efforts and recent feedback. The 2012 Summit’s youth programming track aims to facilitate educational success among participants through the following: Developing and engaging youth in critical thinking about their education, including the role of family, schools, community, and culture. Empowering youth to advocate for quality… Continue reading 2012 Youth and Family Summit
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