Yesterday, Women Leaders from across the region gathered at the Downtown Women’s Center, a United Way partner organization, to create a hot, delicious meal for 150 homeless women currently living on Skid Row.
Employees of B & B Premier Insurance Solutions, Bank of America, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Resources Global Professionals and Transamerica Retirement Services spent their evening preparing turkey sloppy joes, paprika oven fries, fruit salad and green salad all while getting to know one another and helping those who are less fortunate.
United Way’s Women Leaders are dedicated to building a brighter future for the residents of L.A. County. For more information on how to get involved, please contact Sarah Oesterle at soesterle@unitedwayla.org.
This morning, members of United Way’s Women Leaders attended the group’s 2012 Spring Breakfast at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel to learn more about the various challenges facing L.A.’s educational system.
Special guest Monica Garcia, President of LAUSD’s Board of Education, joined UWGLA President and CEO Elise Buik for a thought-provoking Q & A session focused on issues such as:
- The District’s 56% graduation rate, key reform initiatives and the current state of its 900 elementary, middle and high school campuses;
- Improving educator effectiveness as well as the impact of California’s budget crisis on the quality of instruction at local schools and their ability to deliver vital programs and services;
- Public School Choice, the School Report Card and similar measures designed to engage parents and community members in the educational process.
Garcia reinforced the District’s commitment to providing students with the tools they need to succeed while also praising United Way’s efforts to continually promote positive change.
“L.A. Unified is building partnerships with organizations all over the city and although the resources and strategies may differ, the goal remains the same: to achieve a 100% graduation rate and prepare our kids for both college and career,” she said.
“United Way’s leadership has been so important in bringing people to the table and ensuring that the voices of parents and community members are heard. Thank you for telling us that 56% isn’t good enough and for always pushing us to do better!”
To find out how you can help build a brighter future for our children by joining United Way’s Women Leaders, please contact Sarah Oesterle at soesterle@unitedwayla.org.
Check out a gallery of photos from the event.
2 hours + 10 women working together = a healthy lunch prepared for 150 homeless women on Skid Row!
United Way Women Leaders from across the region came together on March 7 to prepare a healthy meal for 150 homeless women at United Way partner organization, Downtown Women’s Center.
Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross, the very first Cooking Club volunteer engagement opportunity of the year was a huge success! Our Women Leaders prepped, chopped and assembled a meal of stuffed pasta shells and Greek salad while getting to know one other and making a difference in the lives of others.
United Way’s Women Leaders are dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty and creating positive change while seeking to energize and inspire other women to take on leadership roles in business and in the community at large.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Volunteer Services Manager Jessica Yas at jyas@unitedwayla.org.
United Way Women Leaders gathered to prepare a homemade meal for 150 homeless and formerly homeless women. The event, which took place at United Way’s partner, The Downtown Women’s center, enlisted the cooking skills of volunteers who prepared lunch for the Center’s participants.
