CCFWG’s Luncheon Inspires Audience to ‘Lean into a Bold Future for Local Women, Girls’
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls recently marked its 20th anniversary of serving local women and girls at its 13th Annual Making a Difference Luncheon at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern.
A lively crowd of 300 community leaders and individuals gathered to recognize the power of CCFWG’s impact over the past 20 years, honor the advocacy of community member Susan Elko, and lean into a bold future for local women and girls.
Drum Like a Lady, a Philadelphia-based female drumline, infused rhythm and energy into the celebration, passing out drums to engage the crowd. The musicians also ushered guests into the ballroom through song and dance to mark the start of the program.
A video commemorating CCFWG’s 20-year history opened the reception, harkening back to the origins of an organization that grew out of conversations among friends at kitchen tables across the county.
In the video, women from all generations gathered once again around the kitchen table to honor the past and discuss issues facing their sisters, friends, daughters, and communities today.
Keynote speaker Tynesha McHarris, Program Officer of Advancing Adolescent Girls’ Rights at the NoVo Foundation, highlighted Chester County’s deep abolitionist roots to celebrate the historic bravery of residents in having tough conversations about issues affecting their communities. She also reminded the audience of the need to focus on women and girls of color, the most vulnerable in our communities, because among the most vulnerable lies the greatest power and opportunity to thrive.
CCFWG also presented Susan Elko, a long-time advocate for social change in Chester County, with the 2018 Kitchen Table Award.
“The luncheon was a proud day for the Fund,” said Executive Director Michelle Legaspi Sánchez. “We brought together voices and experiences of amazing women while raising dollars to ensure our critical mission will continue to be supported for the next 20 years and beyond.”
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