Stand Against Racism event is April 30

   Put April 30, 2010 on your calendars and be prepared to take a Stand Against Racism.
   The Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual event.
   All YWCAs are encouraged to attend and then organize their own events.
   The goal is to bring people together from all walks of life—across the country—to raise awareness that racism still exists.
   The YWCA of Niagara and the YWCA of the Tonawandas are working together to organize a Stand across Niagara County. Stand committee members will reach out to school districts and government agencies and the private sector to participate. More details will follow so keep an eye on the YWCA web sites for updated information.
If you want to participate, visit the website at  www.standagainstracism.org to sign up.

Nominate a Niagara Awards candidate today

   The YWCA of Niagara's Niagara Award: A Tribute to Women will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at The Conference Center-Niagara Falls. Applications for nomination are available on the Carolyn's House website by clicking below. Nomination forms may also be obtained at the YWCA of Niagara, 32 Cottage St., Lockport.
  "It will be more exciting than ever. We will have a mystery guest speaker who is nationally known," said Kathleen Granchelli, CEO of the YWCA of Niagara.
   The co-chairs for this year's event are Jane Schroeder and Flora McKenzie, members of the YWCA of Niagara Board of Directors. In 2009, 32 women were nominated in eight categories that include Education, Entrepreneur, Front Line, Health and Human Services, Management, Public Service, Youth and Lifetime Achievement.
   For more information on the Niagara Awards: A Tribute to Women, call 716-433-6714. Don't miss your chance to nominate a deserving candidate!

Download Nomination Form