For immediate release ………………..
Contact: Teresa Martinez
Director, Carolyn’s House
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716-278-9662
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   Lockport, N.Y. (May 3, 2009)  The YWCA of Niagara received the 2009 Hallmark Initiative Award for Economic Empowerment from the YWCA USA for its program at Carolyn’s House.
   The YWCA of Niagara Carolyn’s House program was one of six finalists among YWCA agencies throughout the country recognized for having an exemplary model program in either racial justice or economic empowerment. Awards in the two categories were announced at the YWCA USA National Conference in Washington, D.C.