Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - November 2021 Newsletter |
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$30,000 Grant Received for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
We are thrilled to announce a grant of $30,000 from the Harris Family Fund, as a catalyst for ongoing initiatives at WWf(a)C, to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in WWf(a)C offerings. This grant allows us to put ideas into action!
To reach and engage more Black, Indigenous and people of color, the largest portion of the grant funds will support programs that feature BIPOC guest artists, writers, and speakers. Planning for a four-part series with this focus is currently underway, led by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, chaired by board trustee Ashley Aya Ferguson. Watch for details on these exciting programs.
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Braiders by Ben Ibebe (2017)
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WINE, WORDS & YOU
Raises $12,300!
Gratitude for the wonderful support of this community and friends near and far for WINE, WORDS & YOU! Thank you to each and every one of you who attended, sponsored, contributed, volunteered, bid at the auction and donated auction items.
$12,300 is the largest amount this event has ever raised, and YOU made it happen! As we all work together to stay connected through difficult times, this helps us continue to lift up your voices--both virtually and with limited
in-person events--and through outreach into the community.
Much appreciation to Wine, Words & You event sponsors Noel Julnes-Dehner, Joe Julnes Dehner and Holly Julnes Williams; Jennifer Sauers; Kathy Wade & Woody Brandt; and Linda Wulff.
Thanks also to Wine, Words & You Committee co-chairs Carol Walkner and Karen Arnold, and committee members Cathy DeFoor, Anita Raturi, Lynne Reckman, Mary Wood-Constable and Linda Wulff.
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We Need YOU!
The 10th Annual WWf(a)C VDAY will be held February 25th & 26th, 2022. We are currently soliciting original pieces reflecting the lived experience of the author, including essays, poems, memoir, letters, rants and humor. We aim to represent all writers, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and all genders.
Deadline is December 15, 2021.
Our intention is to hold VDAY as an
In-Person event on two evenings (February 25 and 26). Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and WWf(a)C's adherence to CDC and Ohio Department of Health guidelines, it may be necessary to present VDAY 2022 as a virtual event using the Zoom platform.
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Poet Manuel Iris Warmly Welcomed
WWf(a)C Annual Author Series featured poet Manuel Iris on Friday, November 5th, for a hybrid event that was open to all. His reading, discussion and Q&A were available to those attending in-person or virtually. In-person attendees were able to participate in the book signing. It was wonderful to have people back into this nurturing space for a lovely evening! Thanks to Elizabeth and Brian Mannion, whose support made this event possible.
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2022 Conscious Feminine Leadership Academy: Q & A with Executive Director Lisa Rocklin |
Q. How would you describe this program in one sentence?
A. CFLA seeks to transform culture through conscious feminine leadership, values, and practice.
Click here for the entire article. |
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Youth Writing Circles in December |
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Through writing, sharing, and a simple craft, we'll spend an afternoon together exploring our inner selves.
Virtual - Sunday, Dec 5, 1:30-3pm ET
Open to ALL GENDERS, Grades 4-6
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Through writing, sharing, and a simple craft, we'll spend an afternoon reigniting our inner fires!
In-Person - Sunday, Dec 19, 1:30-4pm
Open to Young Women & TGNC Youth
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Encourage Your Writing
this Winter
Our Virtual 10- and 14-week Core Classes are the perfect way to support your writing during the winter months.
Lots of options, including morning & evening, and weekday & Saturday classes.
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Do you Want to Improve Your Writing Fast? Read.
In this fun, Virtual 8-week class, Karen Novak will facilitate the exploration of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern.
The focus will be on how fantasy writers accomplish the alternative realities they magically create on the page.
Sundays, Feb 13 through Apr 3
Feb 6, 2-3pm ET
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Arrivals and Departures:
Reflections on a Journey
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We've been through a period of upheaval and change, of beginnings and endings, of solitude and finding new ways of being together. Join us as we embrace WWf(a)C practices to reflect on the recent past, consider where we are now, and ponder what comes next. Enjoy accommodations at the lovely Transfiguration Spirituality Center where you will receive an abundance of time to rest, write, read, and dream.
Sunday through Thursday, Feb 20 - 24
$525 or take advantage of our Early Bird Special and pay $475 by December 1st
Open to Women and NonBinary Adults.
Please visit our website for
COVID-19 protocols and more details.
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Use Your IRA to Make a Gift |
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Are you 70 1/2 or older? Do you need to take a required minimum distribution (RMD) each year from your IRA account? If you love and want to support Women Writing for (a) Change, starting at age 70 1/2, you can make a gift to WWf(a)C and avoid increasing your taxable income with that distribution. If the distribution is made directly from your IRA to a nonprofit organization such as WWf(a)C, the withdrawal is entirely excluded from your taxable income.
Gratitude to those in the WWf(a)C community who make IRA Rollover gifts!
Known as a Qualified charitable Distribution, this transfer can be accomplished easily, and with great tax savings, by contacting your IRA account administrator for a direct transfer to WWf(a)C. As always, please consult your financial advisor regarding your individual situation. To qualify, the funds must be transferred directly from the IRA administrator, or you may write a check from your IRA checkbook. Funds that are withdrawn by you and then contributed do not qualify.
For additional information on this and other ways to give, click here. |
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Image Attributions: Braiders by Ben Ibebe (2017); Manuel Iris Event: Lisa Rocklin; CFLA: Jeff Smith Photography; Grades 4-6: Joshua Woroniecki via Pixabay; Grades 7-9: Pexels via Pixabay; Winter Term Core: Ina Hoekstra via Pixabay; Reading Into Writing: Sincerely Media via Unsplash; Winter Retreat: Phil Hearing via Unsplash
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Upcoming Classes
The delivery method for Fall and Winter programming will be mostly Virtual, with some In-Person offerings. Please check our website for information regarding virtual and in-person programming.
December & January
begin January 4
Grades 4-6 - December 5
Grades 7-9 - December 19
begins February 13
February 20-24
Discernment Circles continue
Dec 4 and Jan 10
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Support WWf(a)C
When You Shop
Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through
the rewards programs at Kroger, Remke and Amazon Smile. If you are not already registered to support, please click the links above and help out when you shop. We appreciate it!
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
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513-272-1171
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