419NEWS: VOL162 ED1. August . 2023 |
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Program Services & Activities Schedule! Our Program Services & Activities this season (August to December) include advocacy forums, monthly global roundtables, and circle sessions for the legacy group, HeforShe, and Young Women of Toledo, with a Special Edition Speed Mentoring session in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. And planning is on its way for Intercultural Global Gala featuring fashion around the world this Fall too. Mark your calendar today! | | |
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With sadness, we received news of the passing of our Co-Founder, Michelle Diane Ansara. She was battling with chronic diseases since 2020 and never fully recovered. She had a routine procedure in late June 2023, and was in the hospital ever since, as complications haven't made things easy, Michelle passed peacefully on Friday, 08.11.23 at the age of 65. From its inception in 2014 through 2020, Michelle served as the Founding President and helped govern the Board of Directors for the organization. Under her governing body, Women of Toledo successfully offered programs and services to 5300 women and girls in our region that elevate the quality of life, and diversity of these women and girls while improving economic empowerment in the communities in which they live, work, play, and raise a family. During her volunteer service with Women of Toledo, Michelle worked tirelessly to help raise more than $100K in funds so we can continue providing FREE programs and services through our No Women Left Behind Fund. A few of Michelle’s favorite activities were the International Women’s Day forum, Macaron Day, and the Intercultural Global Gala. In 2020 International Women’s Day, partnering with the Toledo Opera Guild, awarded Michelle the Northwest Ohio Ordinary Women doing Extraordinary Things Award, which sadly turned out to be one of her final public appearances with us.
Michelle Ansara’s legacy will continue as we at Women of Toledo celebrate our achievements and milestones, as we nurture the past, reflecting the present to create a more equitable future for all women and girls of the world. Michelle Diane Ansara - you are one of a kind. And without a doubt, your presence will be missed! Please join us in celebrating the life of Michelle Ansara on Saturday, August 26 from noon to 2 pm at the Castillo Funeral Home (1757 Tremainsville Rd, Toledo). Please feel free to wear something as colorful as Michelle’s vivid, sparkling spirit while we share stories and gather in her memory. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to be made to Donate Life & Women of Toledo (Michelle Ansara's Memorial Fund) |
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#HerStory with our summer's Fellow, Stormy Hogle This summer, we are fortunate to have Stormy Hogle, an undergraduate senior at the University of Toledo join our organization as part of the Eberly Center for Women The Community Impact Feminist Fellowship program. After the program is completed, she shares her reflection with us via the #HerStory blog on how her experience at Women of Toledo helped build her confidence in a new environment and community advocacy. | | |
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Join for Fall kickoff and Annual Meeting for HerHub Member Only (+Friend) Roundtable Networking Luncheon: If you've been waiting to meet your fellow HerHub members and business mentors, that are like-minded, supportive, and connected, here's your chance! |
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Incorporating a listening session and membership updates!
HerHub Luncheon is for Startups, Women-owned businesses, Women who lead, & Entrepreneur communities in Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan. Register here! Stay for Equality Day following the luncheon! | | |
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We are organizing a city-wide Women’s Town Hall for the 5th annual Northwest Ohio Women’s Equality Day with our local women’s community, leaders, and stakeholders (public & private) on the status of women in our region. Focus areas are inclusion & access, justice, and security. |
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Part I: The purpose of the Community Conversation is to engage with our women’s community and to help address critical issues and gaps in services while strengthening relationships and developing creative solutions. Thank you to all community leaders and organizations that volunteer thier time and talent to be facilitators for this community conversation. |
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Thank you to our presenting partners, Part I of Community Conversation is open to all and FREE to attend. However, if you are interested in participating, we ask you to please RSVP below. |
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Part II of the program is a Townhall meeting followed by Part III Dance Party. Both of these sessions will be ticketed programs as we will be serving Hors D'oeuvre and drinks. Our Townhall is also open to everyone. We will share our findings from data collected during Part I Community Conversation. Our community members are invited to engage in Rapid Share & Rapid Response sessions between the facilitators and elected officials with an opportunity to ask questions about the issues or policies discussed. We look forward to seeing you all! |
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Whether you want to get involved & volunteer, are interested in offering your talents to others, or are in need of services, our Task Team is HERE for you! Visit our website today at www.womenoftoledo,org |
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Women of Toledo is a 501c3 non-profit organization serving the Greater Toledo community that advocates for Diversity & Inclusion with a focus on Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE). You've been added to our mailing list and will now be among the first to hear about our upcoming programs and services. Since its inception, Women of Toledo has provided education, engagement, and empowerment to women, and youth in our community with a 100% diversity-driven, positive impact in quality of life, transformational economic change and social progress of our community. |
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