CHARITY PARTNER UPDATE: JANUARY 2019 EDITION
BRINGING TOGETHER WOMEN OF PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND INFLUENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
DECEMBER NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS
Congratulations to our new members Deanna Wheeler (right) and Tami Kromer (center), pictured with our Board President, Meagan Cooke (left). We are thrilled for you to join us! 

If you are interested in becoming a member of Flint Women's Forum, please visit the Membership Page on our website for more information or contact our Membership Chair Kelly Crystal at flint.womensforum@gmail.com.


JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH CHARITY PARTNER ACTIVITY
For our January, February and March charitable activity, the Flint Women's Forum is collecting hand & body lotion AND feminine hygiene products (especially pads) for the women at St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center in North Flint. Please bring your donations to any of our upcoming meetings.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Community Involvement Chair, Crystal Pepperdine, at  crystal@flinthandmade.org.


ST. LUKE N.E.W. LIFE CENTER TO RECEIVE DONATIONS FROM FLINT HANDMADE
"Flint Handmade is hosting our 5th Annual Valentine's Mini Market on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9am-3pm. We will feature local artisans with unique gifts for all loved ones...including you! #treatyoself

Handcrafted goods include jams and jellies, soy candles, geode soaps, ceramics, jewelry and more. FREE admission and make-and-take craft! Click HERE for Facebook Event.

Donations will be accepted for the women at St. Luke New Life Center , who are employed as seamstresses by one of the organization's social enterprise businesses. Learn more at http://www.flintside.com/features/stitching-new-lives-stormy-kromer-st-lukes.aspx"


ST. LUKE N.E.W. LIFE CENTER TO BE HONORED AT BLACK HISTORY MONTH BRUNCH
"The 18th Annual Black History Month Brunch is Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 10am at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center.
 
At the event, we will be celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the following honorees: Mr. Bryant Nolden - Award of Excellence, Mr. Clifton Turner - Award of Excellence, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea - Award of Excellence and St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center - Partner in Progress Award.

This year's entertainment will be Grammy-nominated gospel singer Anita Wilson from Chicago, Illinois. She is best known for her unique vocal stylings and her charming, down-to-earth style."

Brunch tickets are $35 each. Click HERE for more information.


NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER CHARITY PARTNER ACTIVITY
For our November and December charitable activity, the Flint Women's Forum collected "holiday knickers" for the women at St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center in North Flint.

We collected 25 multi-packs for a total of 150+ pairs of new women's underwear! Thank you to all who donated.


2019 CELEBRATION OF WOMEN
More information coming soon!


ROSIE THE RIVETER STATUE
The  Let's Bring Rosie the Riveter to Genesee County  Facebook page has launched. Members are encouraged to like and share the page.

Rosie will be visiting the  Chrome & Ice  event in February.

If you know of any events Rosie could attend or businesses that may be interested in sponsoring the Rosie statue, contact Amber Taylor, FWF President Elect, at tayloramberl.88@gmail.com.