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✨
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GWP + Ladies First present Galentine’s Day Retreat 2016
What do you have when you combine your best gal friends for a Valentine's Day celebration? GALENTINE'S DAY, of course! This is a Girls With Purpose (GWP) + Ladies First members only event but email us (Ladies1stOrg@gmail.com) and ask how you can get involved. Hey ladies! If you missed the fun and friendships at… Continue reading GWP + Ladies First present Galentine’s Day Retreat 2016
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
Shopping Day 2016 – Jan. 9th
Calling all members!! It's time for our {Inaugural Ladies First Shopping Day}. Location and time details were delivered last week. Check your Remind messages. The day of the event we will meet, shop, and simply have fun sharing our best (and worst) winter break memories. #girlsonly Thank you to the members who could make it… Continue reading Shopping Day 2016 – Jan. 9th
Thank You Stewart Middle School
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.
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
City Club of Tacoma Dennis G. Seinfeld Award Finalists
Ladies First co-founders are finalists for the City Club of Tacoma Dennis G. Seinfeld Emerging Leader Award. We invite you to join us at the award luncheon on November 19th. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-dennis-seinfeld-leadership-award-tickets-13540208127. The award recognizes an individual who demonstrates the qualities and values of leadership, but is not yet acknowledged as an established leader… Continue reading City Club of Tacoma Dennis G. Seinfeld Award Finalists
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
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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 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!!