Checkout this rad MoveToTacoma.com podcast + blog post on Ladies First + #publiceducation. LISTEN HERE >>> Full Podcast Link: http://www.movetotacoma.com/podcasts/university-place-schools-tacoma-public-schools-and-the-ladies-first-program-with-twina-franklin/ Show Notes McCleary vs. Washington State. T'wina explains the state Supreme Court decision in the McCleary vs. State of Washington regarding funding for schools. There was also a legislative decision to reduce the number of… Continue reading Podcast: MoveToTacoma.com
Women + Girls Summer Ride
In partnership with Velofemmes, Ladies First is proud to announce Women & Girls Summer Ride. •🚲•Facebook Invite This biking event is open to Ladies First members, VeloFemmes members and women & girls from the 253 community. 🚲🚲🚲 The purpose of this biking event is to encourage more women & girls to ride bikes for recreation,… Continue reading Women + Girls Summer Ride
GWP Girls Empowerment Camp 2016
It's time for SUMMER CAMP!! Ladies First is designing a FREE summer camp in partnership with Tacoma Urban League's Girls With Purpose (GWP) mentoring program. When you get involved with Girls With Purpose, you join a high-spirited, intergenerational, and multicultural community of women ages 11 and up who are dedicated to building a positive future for… Continue reading GWP Girls Empowerment Camp 2016
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
We could not resist attending SHE Soirée for a night of shopping, delicious food trucks, pampering, a decked out photo booth, live music, Whip + Nae Nae contest and yummy treats. Here are our fun photobooth memories with our best girlfriends. What summer fun do you have planned with your gal pals?
10th College Reunion
This time of year is filled with many memory-making activities. From prom to graduation, seniors all over the country are preparing to pursue their hopes and dreams for the future. This is also a time for many college graduates to visit college campuses and reunite with alumni and friends. This past weekend, in celebration of… Continue reading 10th College Reunion
Founder, T’wina Franklin, 2016 University of Puget Sound Alumni Award Recipient
Each year, the Puget Sound Alumni Council honors a group of alumni for their personal achievements and service. This year's award recipients will be honored during Summer Reunion Weekend, June 10-12, 2016, when classes ending in 1 and 6 will celebrate their milestone reunions. Saturday, June 11th, T'wina Franklin will receive the Young Logger Award… Continue reading Founder, T’wina Franklin, 2016 University of Puget Sound Alumni Award Recipient
Pamper & P.R.O.M. 2016
Power•Respect•Opportunity•Motivation It's time to hang with the ladies & get pampered before PROM 2016! This is a senior member event only. • RSVP: Ladies1stOrg@gmail.com! •
#SisterhoodRetreat2016
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.
Ladies First Founder, T’wina Franklin, TEDxTacoma Speaker
T'wina's TEDxTacoma Video Link: https://youtu.be/l8LrEk0BOPI 😊✨Please watch. TEDx Talk coaching sess #2 in the books and I am so grateful for Adam's vision and patience as we fine-tune my talk for TEDxTacoma 2016: Healthy Future. He travels weekly to meet with each of us speakers to ensure we are prepared [+ perfectly timed] for our… Continue reading Ladies First Founder, T’wina Franklin, TEDxTacoma Speaker
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!
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