Niagara Awards: A Tribute to Women is Sept. 28, 2010

    The YWCA of Niagara's Niagara Awards: A Tribute to Women will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.

   Twenty women have been nominated for a Niagara Award in eight categories, including a Lifetime Achievement category which will be accepted by Peg Addoms of Niagara Falls - a longtime volunteer at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. The 20 women are: Cheryl Antkowiak, Anna Barrett, Brooke Bodine, Maria Brown, Marianna Cantella, Kelsey Comstock, Dr. Lyn M. Dyster, Ph.D., Clara Kroetsch (a Posthumous recognition), Susan Manfredo, Mary B. Montani, Mariska Raglow-DeFranco, Haley Richbart, Rosemary Rongo, Bonnie Rose, Ph.D., Brittany Sample, Deborah Schutt, Barbara Scirto Sullivan, Caroline Wojtaszek, and Virginia Wolbert.

   The winners in the categories of Public Service, Management, Entrepreneur, Education, Health & Human Services, Front Line and Youth, will be announced the night of the event.

   For more information or to make event reservations, call the YWCA of Niagara at 716-433-6714.

Hearts for Home Gala is Nov. 6, 2010

   The YWCA of Niagara's Carolyn's House, in conunction with the Rapids Theatre, is holding a black tie auction/cocktail reception starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 6 at the theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls. 

   The event recognizes Carolyn's House 5 Year Anniversary as well as the launch of this annual fundraiser to benefit the supportive housing program for homeless women and children.

   Details of the event will be available soon.

Stand Against Racism event is April 29, 2011

   Put April 29, 2011, 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.